Waxing prevents laser hair removal treatments from getting to your follicles to eliminate hair growth; to maximize efficacy of treatment it is wise to avoid waxing in between sessions of laser hair removal.
As with depilatory creams, it is wise not to use these before scheduling laser therapy sessions again. Instead, allow 4-6 weeks between visits for maximum efficacy.
Avoid Sun Exposure
Laser hair removal can be painful during its first few treatments. The initial sensations can resemble snapping rubber bands or sunburn-like sensations; over time this discomfort should lessen as your body adjusts to treatment. Avoid sun exposure if possible; when out, wear sunblock with SPF 30 protection (this is particularly important if your complexion is very dark as treatment increases sunburn risk and other complications).
Avoid tanning and utilize low-level chemical sunscreen to safeguard your skin. Also, inform your technician of any medications which could potentially cause bleeding or make your skin more sensitive; and if you have an illness such as colds or sores on your body it is wiser to postpone an appointment until it clears up.
Waxing should also be avoided after receiving laser treatments as this will disrupt their effects and encourage new hair growth. Shaving is still allowed as this just trims surface hair without pulling it from its root source.
If you decide to wax, it is crucial that it not be done during the same week as laser treatments; otherwise this can interfere with their efficacy and cause redness or bruising. In addition, refrain from tweezing or plucking any hairs from the treatment area.
Following Laser Hair Removal, it is best to avoid taking hot showers or baths as this could irritate the treatment area. Wear loose clothing that won’t rub against it; especially deodorant since this could irritate skin further and slow recovery time.
Avoid applying lotions, oils, sunless tanning products and numbing cream to the treated area. Also beware of engaging in physical activities which cause increased sweating – this could irritate and delay recovery time. Also take caution with any exfoliators like loofahs as these could disturb delicate hair follicles that could make you more vulnerable to sun damage.
Avoid Tweezing or Plucking
Before and after laser hair removal treatments, it is vitally important not to tweeze, wax, or pluck the area being treated as this will render any laser treatment ineffective due to existing hair growing in that location. In order for anagen phase hair follicles to respond effectively to treatment by laser, and waxing removes them before they enter it preventing treatment with laser.
Not using depilatory creams that remove hair can have similar results: this could potentially undermine the effects of laser hair removal sessions and reverse their positive outcomes. This is especially relevant if you previously used an electric razor to shave off unwanted hair before beginning laser treatments; shaving only trims it at its surface instead of eliminating its source. For depilatory cream users, allow at least four or five days before trying to shave again.
If you need to remove hairs from an area, be sure to use a razor with a fine toothed blade to avoid irritating the area and enable laser therapy to reach hairs at their shortest lengths. This will allow laser technology to effectively target those hairs.
Keep the area where you have received laser treatment free from dirt, sweat and lotions to maintain an ideal cooling environment and prevent bacteria-filled sweat from leading to infections – particularly important since treatments leave open pores susceptible to infections.
As a final note, it is wise to have a short, lukewarm shower the day of a laser hair removal treatment, keeping in mind that heat from the laser may have affected your skin in ways it cannot tolerate and caused pores to open up further. Be wary of overdoing it when taking a shower after laser hair removal treatment as oversaturation of water may aggravate skin sensitivity or lead to further swelling of pores – it’s best not to overdo it with water!
Once your series of laser hair removal sessions is completed, its effects should be permanent. However, new hair may grow back during periods of hormonal fluctuation; should this happen to you it would be wise to schedule another session with your specialist immediately.
Avoid Exfoliating
At first, your skin may become red and irritated after laser hair removal. Exfoliating too frequently could exacerbate these reactions and prolong healing times; if exfoliation is still desired, do so sparingly using gentle scrubs such as sugar scrubs to exfoliate instead.
After your laser hair removal session, it’s also essential that any other topical beauty products such as perfumes, creams and lotions be kept off of the treated area of your body for at least 24 hours post-session – this includes perfumes, creams and lotions which may clog your pores resulting in acne breakouts and other forms of skin irritation.
If you must use topical beauty products, make sure that they are fragrance free and contain aloe vera. Furthermore, after having laser hair removal treatment done you should avoid hot showers, hot tubs, saunas and heating pads on the treatment area for at least 48 hours as the heat can cause burns or blisters on the skin – instead use cool showers followed by using a damp washcloth to pat it dry instead.
Waxing the skin after receiving laser hair removal treatment should also be avoided, as it will undermine its effects. In order for laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal treatments to work, hair follicles must contain pigmentation which will enable handsets to target them accurately – waxing can strip these pigmentation layers away, rendering any form of IPL hair removal unnecessary.
In order to experience successful laser hair removal results, it’s essential that you commit to multiple sessions over an extended period. Up to six treatments may be necessary before seeing permanent reduction in unwanted body hair growth; waxing between sessions could compromise its effectiveness and keep you from reaching your aesthetic goals. To find out more about laser hair removal and how it could enhance your appearance, reach out Ethos Spa now for a consultation with one of their experts!
Avoid Shaving
Shaving is often one of the first mistakes people make when it comes to laser hair removal, as shaving disrupts sensitive skin that will be exposed during an appointment. Tweezing or plucking must also be avoided before scheduling an appointment as these methods remove hair directly from its roots – potentially hindering its effectiveness and possibly leading to failure of laser treatment sessions.
If your skin contains blonde or grey hairs that require treatment with laser, waxing them after each course is complete should not cause permanent damage to the skin. Be wary when waxing any other types of growth between sessions as doing so could damage it further.
Waxing removes hair at its root, which can make the existing hair grow back thicker and faster, undoing all the hard work done by laser treatment or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). IPL treatments use powerful light beams to temporarily disable the follicles responsible for producing new hair growth; IPL hair treatments utilize powerful light beams designed to do exactly this, blocking hair follicles from producing new growth.
Waxing after laser hair removal should be avoided to allow your body’s natural process of regeneration to take its course and you will notice reduced hair. Avoiding sun exposure and other methods is another great way to extend the results of laser hair removal, along with staying away from other methods of hair removal like waxing. For more information about laser hair removal or any cosmetic procedure at Ethos Spa contact their experienced team – they have helped thousands of clients meet their aesthetic goals through injectables, body contouring services and hair removal treatments so contact them now for your appointment and book!
