Hi Dee…
Thanks, I’d love to explain the procedure. When someone comes in for an Epilfree treatment the first thing we do, of course, is sit down and have a consultation. (Pryor to coming, they have been advised to leave whatever area they are going to have treated clean. In other words, no make up, no deodorant, no body lotions etc.) We then go through a Consultation, Consent and Health Statement sheet line by line in order to educate our client on what they can expect. Name__________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________City /State/Zipcode_________________________________
Phone______________ Cell Phone___________________ E-Mail__________________________
Drivers License #____________________________
I hereby give my consent to have my hair removed using the Epilfree System.
It has been explained to me that the hair removal is not immediate or absolute, but that the quantity of hair is reduced over time.
I confirm that I have received an explanation of the method of treatment, of the sprays and their components.
I have received an explanation of the expected results, which includes halting the growth of the majority of hair.
I understand that the number of treatments needed to reach my desired result, will be anywhere from 2 to 10 treatments and in some cases more may be necessary.
I am aware that hair growth cycles are 3-6 months long, so treatments must continue for at least 12 months in order to cover the majority of the growth cycles. In the case of hormonal problems, the treatment period may be longer and the number of treatments greater.
I understand that the way in which hair grows depends on many and varied factors, so that the results may differ from one person to another, as well as in different parts of the body.
It has been explained to me that I must avoid being in the sun on the day of treatment in order to prevent the possibility of pigmentation, which causes brown patches on the skin.
Side Effects
I have received an explanation that there might be a light burning sensation in some sensitive areas during the treatment.
I understand that a slight redness might appear for a short time after the treatment from the waxing.
Health Statement
I hereby declare that I am not suffering from any skin disease or skin problems or any other condition that might prevent me from obtaining the hair removal treatment.
If there are problems, please give details:___________________________________________________
I declare that I do not take any medication that might interfere with the treatment.
If you do, please give details:_____________________________________________________________
In case of any doubt, on the part of the client or of the treatment facility, concerning any skin problems of the client, a specialist must be consulted.
Do you consider yourself to have very sensitive skin?
In the case of a minor, the signature of one of the parents is required.
Name date print
During this consultation I explain that the hair will be waxed off in a way that removes the root seed and the sheath. After the waxing the first solution gets a shake and is sprayed on the area and massaged into the skin against the direction of the hair growth. The first spray is an activator and it expands the already open hair follicle. The solution takes from 3 to 5 minutes to work and will leave the follicle expanded for 30 minutes. Next: Part B is shaken as well and sprayed on the area being treated. It is vigorously massaged into the skin the opposite direction of the hair growth. The area is then wrapped in saran wrap for 30 minutes. Unless the patient is having the treatment on their face we let them get dressed and leave, with instructions to remove the saran in 30 minutes and not to shower for 5 hours. On the face we keep the patient in the spa for the 30 minutes and we tell them we want them to cleanse their face in 3 hours.
I also explain in detail about the cycles of hair growth, so our client understands that the only hair we can treat at that time is the hair that is in the anagen phase. This is one of the most important parts of the consultation. It is imperative that the client fully understands the phases of hair growth. We also explain at this time about the number of hair follicles on the human body and break it down to the square inch, explaining that there are approximately 2500 hair follicles per square inch of skin! That really puts things in perspective for them in understanding why the process takes a period of time. I do tell them they will see significant results after the first treatment…and they do.
The only side effect besides redness that has been experienced is a slight burning in some sensative areas, like the face, bikini or brazilian. Periodically the underarms.
By this time my client is ready to proceed and knows what to expect. The first thing we do is take a picture of the area before being treated each time they come. We also take a photo after each treatment. Prior to starting the technician does an examination of the skin to see the direction of the hair growth. In my spa we keep an erasable board handy and draw the area and put arrows the direction that the hair is going so that after it is removed we can remember which direction to massage the solutions. On large ares, like a man’s chest or back there are so many different directions of hair growth it would be impossibe to remember.(At least for me!) Massaging the formula against the direction of growth is very important. Next we remove the hair with a clean wax…we use no pre-wax cleanser or post wax-cleanser so the wax has to be very clean. It must leave the skin soft and not sticky. The waxing procedure is a little more tedious because smaller areas have to be waxed at a time, going the direction of the growth with the wax and pulling the strip the other direction. Once all the hair is removed…we go with part A, part B and the wrap as I explained earlier.
Depending on the area treated the clients visit is relatively short. We see them again in 6 to 8 weeks unless they feel like they can’t wait that long.
And that’s it!
