After experiencing laser hair removal treatments, shaving will become less and less necessary – but can I shave between sessions?
Yes, but only with certain guidelines in mind. Shaving too far ahead will leave the hair follicle above the skin’s surface which prevents laser light from reaching it.
Shaving
Shaving, waxing and plucking are common ways for people to remove unwanted hair from their bodies, but none provide lasting solutions and may damage the skin in the process. Laser hair removal offers an alternative that can permanently eliminate any unwanted hair growth on your body.
Care for your skin between laser hair removal treatments is vitally important. Avoid plucking out or waxing hairs as this may damage hair follicles and disrupt their ability to produce new ones, and refrain from using sunless tanning products as these will increase pigment around them and interfere with laser’s ability to destroy them.
As part of your treatment, you will be instructed to shave several days prior to your appointment in order to ensure the hair is at an appropriate length – this is necessary because laser treatments cannot target excessively long or short locks. Furthermore, any products containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid which increase photosensitivity must also be discontinued as these increase the risk of burning or other side effects during your session.
Soon after receiving laser hair removal treatment, you should notice an increase in hair shedding from the area being treated. This is a positive indicator that indicates lasers were successful at targeting and damaging hair follicles; however, you should refrain from shaving these stray strands as this may irritate skin while inhibiting healing processes; exfoliation may help eliminate these unwanted hairs instead.
When you are ready to say goodbye to unsightly or unwanted body hair, visit Med Spa at Seena One (Corrective Skin Care). Our efficient yet noninvasive laser hair removal procedure can save time, money and discomfort associated with shaving, waxing and tweezing. So contact us now and arrange your initial consultation! We look forward to helping you attain permanent smooth skin!
Waxing
waxing removes hair at its source, unlike shaving. But because waxing still leaves skin susceptible to irritation and ingrown hairs, it should not be performed between laser hair removal sessions. Instead, trim hair using scissors or cover it up using makeup, especially concealers and foundations with light or blonde facial hair colors. Alternatively, men may choose manscaping as an alternative solution – popular among athletes, bodybuilders and others who require smooth, hairless surfaces in order to perform sports competitively or perform their profession.
Shaving prior to laser hair removal sessions is not only beneficial in terms of avoiding razor burn, but can also prepare the skin for treatment. For best results, try shaving either the day of or night before your laser session; additionally it is wise to avoid shaving in between sessions as laser’s heat energy may cause hairs to grow back stronger and darker than before.
After receiving treatment, you may notice that treated hairs appear to be growing as normal. This is because hair follicles have entered their anagen phase of active growth where new hairs are pushing out existing ones, creating longer lengths on the surface of skin temporarily – although this won’t have any lasting impact on overall results of treatment.
Good news is, the longer you attend laser hair removal treatments, the fewer times you will need to shave or wax. Over time, your hairs will stop growing entirely, leaving behind silky-smooth skin!
Care for your skin after laser therapy by following the advice provided by your specialist laser physician is of utmost importance, to help it recover optimally and reduce any potential damage or irritation that could prevent optimal results and cause hyperpigmentation or scarring.
Tweezing
Laser hair removal can be the right solution for you; to find out, book an initial consultation meeting. In this meeting, you’ll gain all of the information about how the procedure works as well as expected results. Your technician will also advise when and whether you should shave between treatments to achieve maximum effectiveness of treatments.
Reasons not to shave in between laser treatments is due to shaving’s removal of hair from your surface skin, which could reduce its effectiveness and have an effect on how easily a laser device can access hair follicles under your skin for destruction by laser therapy if you shave regularly; otherwise, their presence would remain out of sight and out of reach of its beam.
Waxing, tweezing and plucking hair should also be avoided prior to and during laser therapy sessions as these methods pull out roots of hair that can impair its success. In addition, sun exposure could interfere with how effectively laser therapy treatments work due to interference from pigment in both your hair and skin pigmentation.
Laser treatments offer permanent hair removal solutions, so that unwanted hair won’t return. On average, this takes six to eight laser hair removal sessions and subsequent annual touch up treatments; due to individual variations in hair growth rates and stages, some hair may reappear before you can achieve lasting results.
Traditional forms of hair removal can be very frustrating because once you stop shaving or using depilatory creams, your hair quickly starts growing back again almost instantly – something which can be especially irritating if you want to go an extended period without needing to shave again. Luckily there is now an alternative option which allows for lasting hair removal: Threading.
Laser treatments offer you a chance to finally reach your goal of never needing to shave again. In fact, only use razor if absolutely necessary; otherwise only do it every three or four days at most and be sure to use an electric razor that provides close shave without irritating skin.
Exfoliating
Are You Tired of Shaving, Waxing and Plucked Unwanted Hairs? Laser Hair Removal Is an Excellent Option
Before and after laser hair removal sessions, it is wise to avoid plucking and waxing as these methods damage hair follicles which could compromise its effectiveness and lead to faster or more marked regrowth of unwanted hairs.
Before your appointment, avoid using depilatory creams or waxing strips that could potentially damage hair follicles, such as depilatory creams or waxing strips. Furthermore, tanning in the area being treated will increase melanin levels which may decrease how effective laser treatment will be.
Exfoliation should be performed a few days before and after laser hair removal sessions to rid yourself of dead skin cells faster, speeding up hair shedding. You can use a wash cloth, puffy shower sponge, loofah or loofah for exfoliating purposes – be mindful not to overdo it as this can lead to irritation and inflammation in the skin.
As you exfoliate after laser hair removal, your skin may initially feel sensitive and even experience some stinging. This is completely normal and will subside over time. Applying aloe vera gel after exfoliation may provide extra cooling and soothing effects on your skin.
After your laser session, it is natural for some blackhead-like bumps to appear around the area for two to three weeks, as hair starts falling out from shaving. An exfoliating mitt or gentle loofah may help gently remove these bumps until they go away on their own.
Notify your laser technician of any medications or supplements you take that could interfere with the results of laser hair removal treatment. While you don’t have to stop taking these substances immediately, your physician needs to know of any potential adverse side effects that could arise.
