Laser hair removal is an excellent way to effectively eliminate unwanted body hair. However, proper aftercare must also be provided in order to achieve maximum effectiveness – this includes avoiding direct sun exposure and exercising as part of your regimen.
Pulsed light treatments use pulses of light to target deep hair follicles under the skin’s surface and destroy them, which may leave it feeling irritated and lead to sweat-induced blisters or even rashes on its surface.
Avoiding direct sun exposure
After laser hair removal, it is vitally important that direct sun exposure be limited as much as possible to protect skin from sun damage and speed up healing time. Furthermore, sunlight’s UV rays may cause hyperpigmentation issues post treatment – to avoid this, sunscreen must be worn and time spent outdoors limited accordingly.
Avoiding direct sunlight is especially crucial if you have dark skin tones, since YAG laser treatments penetrate deeper into your skin, which may affect its surface pigments in dark-skinned individuals. To protect against this happening, wear sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 rating and avoid sunbathing; additionally fake tanning could confuse the laser and result in adverse reactions.
Exercise after laser hair removal as long as you follow the appropriate steps. However, avoid activities which cause sweat to form on the treated area as this could irritate already-delicate skin and result in rashes or blisters as well as increasing the risk of infection in this sensitive region.
After receiving laser treatment, it’s recommended to wait 48 hours before engaging in exercise; this allows the skin to heal properly. However, if this can’t happen immediately after therapy has concluded, make sure you wear sunscreen during physical activity and try not to pluck or wax your skin as this could stimulate hair follicle growth and lead to hyperpigmentation.
Follow these guidelines and you should have no problem continuing your exercise regimen after laser hair removal. Low-impact activities such as walking or jogging should be suitable, while lifting weights requires caution and care. Avoid direct sun exposure after exercising as this can damage skin cells significantly; staying hydrated throughout your exercise is also key – drinking water before, during, and after physical activity will help your skin remain supple while decreasing chances of chafing and irritation following laser treatment.
Wearing protective clothing
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular solution for people who wish to rid themselves of unwanted body hair quickly and painlessly. Safe for all skin tones, laser treatment is more permanent than shaving or waxing and typically lasts less than an hour per treatment area – at Calveo we use state-of-the-art lasers that can address all hair and skin types effectively.
As soon as laser hair removal treatments have concluded, it is crucial that patients avoid direct sunlight and wear high SPF sunscreen to help avoid dark spots, stubble or ingrown hairs from forming. Wear loose clothing as this will protect the sensitive skin from friction while excessive rubbing or scrubbing of their skin can cause further irritation and redness.
After laser hair removal, it is recommended to refrain from using soaps, lotions or cosmetics on the treated area for 24 hours in order to allow time for healing after the procedure. A mild cleanser and moisturizer should be used after this time for gentle cleansing of the area. Ice packs should also be applied as they can reduce swelling and discomfort after this time has elapsed.
After laser hair removal, your treated area may appear slightly red and swollen for several days after treatment; this is normal and should resolve over time. If skin itches or becomes itchy, painkillers such as Paracetamol may help relieve discomfort.
Smokers should discontinue their habit at least a week before beginning laser hair removal treatment as smoking can irritate and slow recovery time of skin cells. Furthermore, any medications which affect blood flow or circulation should also be avoided before treatment begins; any queries on what not to take before laser hair removal treatment should be directed toward their doctor.
Before initiating laser hair removal, you should shave the area to remove any extra hair that protrudes above the surface of the skin. Furthermore, plucking, waxing or any other methods used for hair removal must also be avoided and any sunless tanning creams should also be avoided.
Avoiding strenuous activities
Laser hair removal is a relatively painless and noninvasive way of eliminating unwanted body hair, although it is recommended to limit strenuous activities after receiving laser treatment as the skin may be particularly delicate afterward. Exercising too soon could irritate and chafe it resulting in blisters or infections if done too soon after laser hair removal treatment on arms or legs. Direct sun exposure must also be avoided while exercising as much as possible after laser hair removal treatment has taken place.
Avoid exercises that cause sweat for 48 hours post laser treatment to reduce irritation to delicate armpit or leg skin and lower risk of infection or ingrown hairs.
Laser treatment can be both safe and effective when administered by experienced practitioners who understand your skin tone; however, certain steps must be taken for it to work as effectively as possible. But these treatments must come with some considerations of their own; both during treatment as well as post treatment.
As an example, it’s wise to avoid exercise that raises body temperature and makes you sweat like jogging, cycling, Zumba, weight lifting or intense team sports. Additionally, wait at least 24 – 48 hours before swimming as chlorine may irritate skin.
Exercise on parts of your body that have not been lasered, it will not do any lasting damage to them. Simply be sure to shave the area the day or night before so there is no hair covering the skin surface during your session.
Exercise after laser hair removal offers many advantages, including decreasing swelling and redness, increasing circulation, and speeding up the healing process. As with any treatment procedure, taking precautions such as wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen on the treated area are critical, as is shaving beforehand and after appointments to avoid nicks or ingrown hairs. In the end, though, exercising after laser hair removal will ultimately be determined by you and your doctor or technician.
Taking breaks during exercise
As you transition back into an exercise regimen, it’s essential that you pace yourself. Doing so can prevent overdoing it, leading to injuries and discomfort, while taking breaks as needed will give your body time to recuperate while decreasing the risk of injury. Plus, breaks enable you to focus more closely on each workout for improved performance!
After laser hair removal, it is generally advised that you wait 24 hours before beginning physical activity again. This is because heat from the laser stays in the skin for some time after treatment, causing sweating to irritate it further and potentially increase risk of infection or cause rashes or rash outbreaks in treated areas. Furthermore, sweat can contain bacteria that aggravate sensitive hair follicles leading to inflammation and blistering of treated areas.
However, some sources advise working out on the day of laser treatments as long as you shower afterward to cool down and refresh yourself. They advise against any exercises which make the treatment area sweaty, as this could irritate and prolong healing processes and may also cause hyper- or hypopigmentation – common side effects from laser therapies.
Even so, experts generally agree that exercising after laser hair removal is still safe provided you take appropriate precautions and follow advice from your provider. Low-impact exercises like walking or jogging should usually be safe while weight lifting should be avoided. You should also drink plenty of water prior, during, and post exercise to stay hydrated as a means of aiding recovery time post laser hair removal as well as helping avoid blisters in treated areas and potential rashes and blistering issues.
