Laser hair removal may not be permanent, but it remains one of the best solutions for long-term hair reduction. Sessions should take place four to six times every month until desired results have been reached.
Before beginning laser treatment it’s essential to make sure the skin is in tiptop condition. Shaving is necessary so the laser can target hair follicles more effectively; waxing and plucking could compromise its effectiveness.
Shaving 24 Hours Before Your Appointment
Shave 24 hours prior to laser hair removal as the laser needs some hair in order to target and destroy. Shaving too soon before an appointment could mean your target is no longer at its ideal length or too close shaving may lead to thermal injuries on the skin causing thermal injuries which require thermal injury treatments to heal properly. Furthermore, shaving too close may leave small temporary grazes that take several days to heal which isn’t optimal prior to receiving laser treatments.
Waxing and plucking should also be avoided before your session as these both remove hair at its source, leading to uneven growth rate and potentially creating problems with laser treatment if there’s too much new growth that hasn’t had time to develop into sufficient size for treatment by laser.
On the day of your appointment, it is also wise to refrain from applying makeup, lotions or any other products to the area in which the laser will be acting as these could interfere with its interactions with your skin and hinder its effectiveness on hair follicles. This advice especially applies if you have oily skin tones as this could impair its effectiveness on them.
Finally, shaving should be completed prior to laser hair removal sessions for optimal results. Shaving can be performed anytime before or on the day of, although it’s ideal to shave on either the day of or night before your appointment to eliminate excess hair and prevent razor burn. A sharp razor with no nicks or cuts is recommended so as to improve quality results and decrease risk.
Avoid exfoliating as this can irritate and dry out the skin after laser hair removal treatments, potentially leaving it sensitive and dry for weeks to come. Allow four or five days post-appointment so your body can naturally shed damaged follicles on its own.
Avoid Waxing or Plucking
Laser hair removal offers a fast, painless solution for unwanted body hair. Unlike traditional methods, this approach permanently disables hair follicles so they cannot regrow. However, to maximize results from your laser session it is essential that you follow specific guidelines.
Before beginning laser treatment, it’s essential that you refrain from waxing or plucking the area where you wish to receive laser therapy, since hair that has been waxed off won’t be targeted by the laser beam. Also try not to expose yourself to sun exposure before your treatment; natural or artificial tanning treatments may make your skin more sensitive and resistant to its energy.
If necessary, shaving may help the laser penetrate more easily into your skin and target hair follicles more effectively. Be careful when shaving as too much shave can damage skin or cause redness or irritation.
Before your laser treatment, it is also advisable to refrain from bleaching or using depilatory creams as this could alter the color of your hair and hinder how well it responds to laser energy.
After receiving multiple laser treatments, you should notice a reduction in hair growth in the treated area. It is important to refrain from shaving in between sessions as this can stimulate follicle regeneration and cause active hairs to regenerate again – however it is OK to wax or tweeze any light regrowth as these hairs will not be affected by laser therapy.
Are you sick and tired of shaving, waxing and tweezing to remove unwanted hair? Laser hair removal could be the perfect solution to give yourself a beautiful complexion without shaving, waxing and tweezing! Get in touch with us now to schedule your consultation and discover more about this revolutionary solution to hair removal!
Exfoliate Before Shaving
Exfoliation helps your skin retain a healthy glow by clearing away dead cells and unclogging pores clogged up by acne, razor bumps, or ingrown hairs. Exfoliate using manual scrubs, loofahs or even just your hands at least twice per week – it is especially useful prior to shaving, since doing this removes some of the gunk on your face making shaving much simpler!
However, it’s best to avoid exfoliating immediately after shaving as this can result in razor burn and make your skin more sensitive. Furthermore, exfoliating just after waxing may irritate the skin further and should also be avoided as soon as possible. Depending on your skin type and needs you could consider pre-shave oil that helps your skin remain hydrated during exfoliation.
Are you tired of dealing with unwanted hair and its discomforts? Laser hair removal could be your answer. Light is used to target dark hairs and destroy them; unlike shaving, tweezing, or waxing which only reach superficial layers of the skin to destroy its roots; lasers reach deeper to target root structures which means less visits may be needed depending on color, coarseness, as well as hormone influences.
Laser hair removal offers many advantages over depilation or waxing; its key advantage being permanent hair loss. Over time, laser sessions will destroy hair follicles so they no longer grow hair; additionally, depilation or waxing won’t require you to deal with irritation issues caused by them.
Though laser hair removal can be beneficial to most, in order to achieve optimal results it’s essential that you adhere to certain steps and tips for optimal outcomes. By forgoing plucking, shaving, waxing and exfoliation regularly you can achieve smooth hairless skin that lasts. Are you ready to say goodbye to razor burn, ingrown hairs and other shaving-related skin issues? Get in touch with us now for a complimentary consultation session!
Avoid Sunlight
Prior and post laser hair removal treatments, it’s vitally important to limit sun exposure as this could result in hyper-pigmentation of the skin. Furthermore, tanning beds should be avoided whenever possible since artificial tanning can interfere with laser treatment and potentially interfere with results.
As part of your laser hair removal session, it’s essential that you wear goggles or glasses to protect your eyes. In some cases, topical pain-relieving gel may also be provided for application directly onto the treatment area. The procedure itself can last from several minutes for smaller areas up to hours when treating larger ones – multiple treatments will likely be necessary as the light beam only targets follicles in active growth phase at any one time.
Avoid products with darkening properties as these could interfere with laser hair removal treatment. Furthermore, laser hair removal should only be undertaken if pregnant or breastfeeding; any other methods like waxing and plucking must also be discontinued before beginning laser therapy treatments.
Before beginning laser hair removal, it is recommended to shave the area being treated the day prior. Shaving can help reduce razor bumps while exfoliation before shaving can help remove dead skin cells and improve its quality.
After receiving laser hair removal treatment, it’s best to wait several days or weeks until all the targeted hair follicles have stopped producing hair growth before shaving that area again.
Though it can be challenging, you should try your best to prevent sun-tanned or burned skin prior and post laser hair removal sessions in order to maximize effectiveness of treatment while minimizing complications like hyper-pigmentation or burns on your skin.
