Many individuals are uncertain how often or the best way to shave after laser and maintain healthy, smooth skin. Your technician can offer tailored advice during your free consultation that best meets your individual needs.
Waxing and plucking can impede a laser’s ability to target hair follicles effectively, so they should not be performed prior to laser treatments.
Shaving
Shaving is an effective way to remove unwanted hair from your body, helping reduce ingrown hairs and razor burn. Removing unwanted body hair is crucial to feeling comfortable in your own skin; but can I shave after laser treatment and how will this impact the results? In most cases, shaving should be avoided following laser therapy treatments, though if necessary it should be done sparingly and with care, as too much or sharp blades can damage the skin; similarly products containing alcohol or harsh chemicals should also be avoided as these could potentially aggravate damage the results further.
Your laser hair removal specialist can explain the best way for you to prepare for treatment, as well as provide any instructions necessary post-procedure. They typically recommend shaving several days before coming in as laser treatment is most effective when hair is at an appropriate length; otherwise, its powerful beam of light won’t be able to target it effectively.
Avoid waxing and plucking as these methods interfere with the effectiveness of laser hair removal treatments by preventing hairs from being absorbed by your body naturally.
After several sessions of laser hair removal, your hair may begin to fall out. This is completely normal and indicates that the lasers have successfully done their work. Once this happens, you can begin shaving again but be sure to exfoliate first in order to ensure all damaged hairs have been eliminated and ensure a more effective shave overall.
Consultations allow you to discuss the results you hope for and determine whether laser hair removal is the appropriate treatment option for you. They also give an opportunity for any questions regarding the process and follow-up, such as finding out when you should shave following treatment – advice provided by their laser hair removal specialist can make a tremendous difference in the quality of results achieved.
Waxing
Laser hair removal can be an excellent way to reduce repetitive waxing and shaving sessions, yet many are surprised to learn that one session won’t permanently eliminate hair removal needs. Multiple sessions may be needed for lasting results. Shaving and plucking may have an impactful on results as well. To ensure best outcomes from laser treatment it is wise to ask your therapist whether continuing your current regimen would compromise it.
Although shaving may be possible prior to or during your laser appointment, it is usually best left until after it has concluded. Shaving beforehand could interrupt the laser from targeting hair follicles appropriately resulting in less effective treatments and potentially increased irritation for your skin.
If you plan on shaving before laser treatment, we advise using a light-colored razor without moisturizing the area to help decrease skin irritation and potential risk of ingrown hairs. It is also wise to avoid darkening creams that could interfere with laser’s effectiveness and may increase risk.
Plucking or waxing the areas being treated with laser hair removal should also be avoided as this could interfere with its effectiveness. Laser treatments work by heating up the bulb of each hair follicle; damage caused by waxing can result in it sprouting back after your treatments have concluded.
After several laser treatment sessions, you should notice a decrease in hair in the area. This is normal and an indicator that hair follicles have been damaged by laser light; however, some hair may regrow so shave regularly between sessions for best results.
Laser treatments could be an ideal permanent solution to body hair removal! At Blissfusion | Encinitas, we provide non-invasive laser therapies that may be the solution you are searching for! Schedule an initial consultation now to see how our services can help you put an end to unwelcome body hair!
Exfoliating
Preparing for laser treatment requires more than simply shaving; plucking and waxing must also be avoided to maximize effectiveness of treatment. Removing hair by its roots prevents laser from targeting them optimally – for best results shave the day of or night before your appointment to allow time for active growing stages to start occurring in your head hairs.
After laser treatment, it’s wise to exfoliate the treated area on a regular basis in order to remove dead skin cells and assist the healing process. Exfoliation should not be excessive as too much exfoliation could irritate skin further; gentle cleanser and light exfoliating cream are best recommended as aftercare treatments.
For the best results, it is advised to wait several days before shaving the treated area again. Furthermore, swimming may damage skin surface due to chlorine present in pools or lakes that contain salt water, so try to refrain from heading into any.
Another way to maintain the health of your skin after laser treatment is using a sunblock with SPF 30 or higher, to shield from UVA and UVB rays that cause premature aging, wrinkles, sunburns, and other issues. This will protect you against UVA/UVB rays which contribute to premature skin aging as well as sunburns that could lead to skin cancer or sunburns and lead to further issues with your complexion.
As part of your skin health regimen, non-invasive cosmetic treatments like Dermaplaning could also prove helpful in keeping it fresh and supple. Dermaplaning entails gently scraping away dead cells and peach fuzz from the surface layer of your skin to reveal newer, healthier layers underneath.
Many people believe that laser hair removal will produce long-term effects and end their need to shave permanently, though multiple sessions will likely be required in order to reach this end goal. Hairs grow at various rates and stages and therefore work best when lasers target active-growing hairs.
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding laser hair removal is that one session will permanently eliminate shaving needs. Unfortunately, this is not true: most individuals require between six and eight sessions before stopping shaving completely.
Skin Care
After laser hair removal, your skin needs time to recover and rest. Avoid tanning or sun exposure; use a gentle cleanser that does not irritate it; you can even try an over-the-counter anti-itch cream if necessary; avoid swimming pools, lakes and rivers which contain chemicals and bacteria which could irritate it further.
After laser hair removal, it’s best to wait two weeks before scheduling other beauty treatments or spa services such as chemical peels, IPL photofacial, or microdermabrasion treatments. Chemical peels, IPL photofacial, or microdermabrasion may be too harsh on the skin to tolerate effectively; by waiting this amount of time your body can fully heal before scheduling these types of beauty services.
Remind yourself that shaving, waxing and tweezing may lead to ingrown hairs, since these methods only remove hair strands without touching their source infollicles. As new hair grows out from these sources, it may curl back into the skin resulting in ingrowns – this may occur more frequently if your locks have thick, curly or coarse textures.
If you are sick and tired of shaving, plucking, and waxing unwanted body hair on a daily basis, contact Blissfusion | Encinitas today to explore laser hair removal as an option to break free from this time-consuming ritual. Laser hair removal uses powerful light beams to target and destroy hair follicles and bulbs permanently, stopping their future hair production for good – although multiple sessions may be necessary in order to see long-term results.
After your laser hair removal treatment, you may experience hair falling out. This is perfectly normal and a telltale sign that it is working. Once hair starts shedding, shave after exfoliating the area; this helps remove damaged follicles that will come loose after shaving.
Laser hair removal patients may be excited to see their results, but it’s important to keep in mind that results may vary from person to person. How much and how quickly hair falls out may depend on genetics, hormone levels, and whether or not post-treatment care instructions were followed properly.
