If you are considering laser hair removal, shaving a day or night before your appointment may help boost growth of just enough hair for the laser to target and destroy.
Before your appointment, it is also a wise move to refrain from waxing, plucking and using depilatory creams or gels.
Shaving
Shaving prior to laser hair removal helps remove surface hair, as well as prevent thermal damage during treatment, as well as provide healing time should any irritation from shaving arise. We advise against applying lotions or products on the area being treated, as these could interfere with laser’s ability to penetrate the skin.
Prevent tweezing and waxing before your appointment if possible; such methods disturb the follicle, leading to unwanted hair to regrow in areas it shouldn’t. Your treatment sessions may lead to finer and sparser growth than before.
Prior to beginning any treatment, it’s crucial that you use a sharp razor without leaving any cuts or nicks in the skin. Exfoliation will also help decrease razor bumps and irritation during treatments.
Shaving on the day of laser hair removal will enable it to target more effectively the hair follicle. Otherwise, without full head of hair, it might not be able to locate its source and could waste energy on surface skin cells instead.
Avoid using any sunless tanners or skin lighteners prior to your laser hair removal appointment as these products can create pigmentation issues and delay treatment. If you require further advice about what steps are necessary in advance of your visit, feel free to reach out and we will be more than happy to provide it.
Once your laser hair removal treatment has concluded, you may notice some hairs start to shed naturally – this is completely normal and an encouraging sign! These fallen-out hairs were damaged by the laser and will no longer grow there; over time as more are destroyed by it and no longer shed their coats, so the number shedding gradually decreases until eventually none do!
Waxing
Shaving before going in for laser hair removal can help avoid thermal injury by keeping laser energy from being absorbed by your skin’s surface, instead focusing it directly onto your hair follicle and less likely to absorb into its surrounding tissue. Shaving also gives skin time to recover after any potential burns during treatment sessions.
Prior to your laser appointment, it is vital that no waxing or other forms of hair removal be conducted on the area being treated – this allows the laser to target hair at its root instead of just extracting surface-level hair removal methods which leave nothing for it to burn, potentially leading to unnecessary irritation from laser treatments.
Because plucking or using depilatory cream on the area to be treated can interfere with its natural growth cycle and potentially prevent your hair from returning once its follicle has been restored, it is also advised against.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, it is a wise idea to exfoliate and shave the area being treated in order to rid yourself of dead skin cells that may be hiding on its surface. Furthermore, new razor blades will reduce irritation or inflammation during the session itself.
Once hair has been extracted from its follicles, it cannot grow back; although some regrow may occur over time. By receiving multiple laser treatments, most unwanted hair should be permanently eliminated while any new growth will likely be much finer and lighter as its natural pigment has returned.
Tweezing
Many individuals spend hours each week shaving and waxing to remove unwanted hair, yet there is an easier solution: laser hair removal treatments can save both time and money in this regard.
Laser hair removal differs from waxing or shaving in that it destroys hair follicles permanently, meaning multiple treatments at four to six week intervals may be required before you reach hair-free skin. Once this process has taken effect, yearly touch up sessions may only be needed in order to maintain it.
If you opt to shave before your appointment, it is essential not to overshave. Longer hair could render laser energy ineffective and it would also be wise not to use other hair removal methods like plucking or waxing in the weeks leading up to it – these methods pull hairs out from their follicles without leaving pigment intact and should therefore be avoided as these methods remove pigment from follicles as well.
Before your laser treatment, it is wise to avoid sunbathing or using tanning products in the days prior. Sunburned or tanned skin makes the hair follicles more sensitive to light from laser. Furthermore, certain medications may increase light sensitivity so it’s important to inform your specialist as soon as possible if there are any potential issues.
At first, it may seem tedious to prepare for your laser hair removal appointment, but the results more than make up for any extra work involved. Shaving the area in advance not only removes unwanted hair but can speed up treatment by decreasing the number of treatments required. So if you are tired of spending money and time on razors and waxing sessions, book an appointment at one of NYC dermatology offices that provide laser hair removal services and start living life without unwanted hair! Don’t forget to inquire about package options and flexible payment plans too if interested!
Exfoliating
Prior to laser hair removal, your skin must be completely free of razor grazes caused by shaving. A good exfoliating scrub or loofah used on the day of your treatment may help reduce razor bumps and leave your skin feeling smooth; just remember not to over-exfoliate as overdoing it may irritate the skin and increase risk for ingrown hairs.
Soon after your laser treatment, it is normal to experience some hair shedding as damaged hairs shed from their bodies. To hasten this process further, exfoliate gently by gently exfoliating with a scrub or loofah to speed up this process.
Shaving prior to your laser hair removal appointment can reduce thermal injury to the skin’s surface while simultaneously focusing laser energy directly onto the hair follicles for maximum effectiveness.
Note that prior to beginning laser hair removal treatments, other hair removal methods like waxing, tweezing and plucking must be avoided in order to maximize effectiveness of laser therapy treatments. Such practices disrupt hair follicles, thus diminishing their efficacy as a treatment strategy.
Before your laser appointment, it is also advisable to refrain from using any self-tanning products or darkening creams that could alter the skin tone and reduce effectiveness of treatment. This could alter its outcome and compromise effectiveness of laser treatment.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, it is also a wise move to inform your specialist of any medications you are currently taking that might affect light sensitivity; otherwise you risk unpleasant surprises during treatment. Your specialist can then take necessary precautions to ensure a safe and comfortable experience during the procedure. For any further queries on how best to prepare for laser hair removal sessions with us please don’t hesitate to contact our team – they are more than happy to provide any answers or support in achieving smooth, beautiful and hairless skin! We look forward to helping our clients realize their dreams of smooth, beautiful skin!
