Laser hair removal in Daegu: should I disclose acne medicines and other medication?
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Summary Disclose prescribed, over-the-counter and topical medicines. Do not stop them on your own or assume treatment is suitable; ask the clinician to review the drug, its purpose and your current skin condition.
Direct answer
Disclose prescribed, over-the-counter and topical medicines. Do not stop them on your own or assume treatment is suitable; ask the clinician to review the drug, its purpose and your current skin condition.
Before your consultation
- Why review medication before laser hair removal?
- Should I pause acne medication, and for how long?
- Should I also list supplements and topical products?
General information, not a personal diagnosis or treatment plan. Suitability, risks and recovery require an individual consultation.
Why review medication before laser hair removal?
the American Academy of Dermatology advises patients to discuss their medical history and medications prior to laser hair removal. Even within the same drug group, the actual product and usage situation are important. Rather than using the expression “skin medicine,” it is better to prepare a photo of the medicine packaging or prescription to specifically review its relationship to the treatment plan.
Sources and evidence: American Dermatology Clinic Society: Preparation for laser hair removal
Should I pause acne medication, and for how long?
It is impossible to set a certain withdrawal period without knowing the name of the drug and type of procedure. Share your current treatment with the prescribing medical team and hair removal staff to check for any necessary adjustments. It is important not to arbitrarily stop or restart taking your medication based on a date you saw on the Internet.
Should I also list supplements and topical products?
Please list the names and frequency of use of supplements and topical products. You should also report any irritation after using the new product. Rather than trying to sift through the information yourself to see if it's relevant, it's better to show them a list and let them check what they need.
What if a medicine has made my skin dry?
Describe your current dryness, dead skin cells, wounds, and irritation after shaving. Not just the fact that you are taking medication, but your actual skin reaction may be important in preparing for the procedure. In order to increase the hair removal effect, do not repeat shaving while enduring irritation and receive separate guidance on how to prepare.
Should I report prescription changes between sessions?
Even after the initial consultation, please inform us of changes in medication and new symptoms each time. You should not assume that just because there were no problems with the previous questionnaire, it will remain the same the next time. Keeping a note of the date of the change will help you explain its temporal relationship to other procedures or skin reactions.
How should I prepare before travelling from Jungang-ro?
Before traveling from Daegu Jungang-ro to Dongseong-ro, make a list of your medications and leave a note on your reservation whether you are currently taking them or not. You should distinguish between the general instructions in the official Apogee Plus treatment list and your own medication plan. Confirming the necessary preparations with the person in charge before your visit can help reduce unnecessary repeat visits.
Sources and evidence: Doctor Designer Daegu procedure list
FAQ
Should I pause acne medication, and for how long?
It is impossible to set a certain withdrawal period without knowing the name of the drug and type of procedure. Share your current treatment with the prescribing medical team and hair removal staff to check for any necessary adjustments. It is important not to arbitrarily stop or restart taking your medication based on a date you saw on the Internet.
Should I also list supplements and topical products?
Please list the names and frequency of use of supplements and topical products. You should also report any irritation after using the new product. Rather than trying to sift through the information yourself to see if it's relevant, it's better to show them a list and let them check what they need.
What if a medicine has made my skin dry?
Describe your current dryness, dead skin cells, wounds, and irritation after shaving. Not just the fact that you are taking medication, but your actual skin reaction may be important in preparing for the procedure. In order to increase the hair removal effect, do not repeat shaving while enduring irritation and receive separate guidance on how to prepare.
Sources and evidence
Sources checked: 2026-09-29
- American Dermatology Clinic Society: Preparation for laser hair removal
This is pre-consultation information such as tanning, medication, and existing medical history.
- Doctor Designer Daegu procedure list
Checked treatment list on September 10, 2026. Availability, products, and applied treatment areas should be re-confirmed when booking, and the treatment list itself is not clinical evidence proving effectiveness.
Translated from our Korean educational content using machine-assisted translation and terminology checks. This is not a claim of independent medical review. Study limitations and source links are retained; please ask the clinic about anything unclear.
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