After receiving laser treatment, it is normal for some hairs to begin to fall out – this is a sure sign that the sessions are working effectively and may even serve to exfoliate the area to get rid of all damaged follicles. For optimal results, exfoliating may help get all damaged hairs out.
Be sure to shave or use trimming cream the night or day prior to or during a laser session in order to reduce thermal injury to your skin, and ensure the laser can reach all hair follicles effectively.
Shaving After Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is an effective solution for permanently eliminating unwanted body hair. Compared with shaving, waxing and plucking methods of hair removal, it requires less pain and time and results in fewer upkeep sessions, decreasing ingrown hairs, razor burn and red bumps. Many individuals are confused as to when it’s safe to shave again after laser hair removal treatment has taken place – the answer depends on individual circumstances based on skin type; however, there are some general guidelines that can be followed for optimal results.
As soon as your laser treatment has ended, it is vitally important that you wait at least several days before returning to shaving routine. As laser hair removal can produce a burning sensation on the surface of the skin, shaving immediately following can exacerbate this sensation and could further irritate it. Therefore, wait several days after each procedure has completed so your skin has time to recover; once no longer irritated by it all, resume normal shaving habits immediately or at least a few days prior to attending another laser hair removal session.
Before shaving after your laser treatment, it is also wise to refrain from exfoliating for four or five days after exfoliation, since too much skin removal could damage hair follicles by stripping too much away, making them less likely to be targeted by laser light during future sessions. You can still use loofahs or similar tools to gently exfoliate dead cells but be wary not to cut or shave the treated area!
If you decide to shave, be sure to use an electric razor. This will ensure you do not shave too close to the skin surface and risk nicking or cutting yourself. Also use sharp blades frequently and change out your razor – shaving gel and foam can irritate the skin further.
Apply an aloe vera gel or cold compress after shaving to soothe any discomfort and inflammation caused by razor shaving. Also, avoid hot showers and baths in the days immediately following laser hair removal appointments as these can burn the skin, potentially leading to blisters; additionally it would be wise to refrain from moisturizing afterwards, which could clog pores and inhibit treatment results.
Shaving is generally acceptable between laser hair removal appointments, though it’s best to shave prior to or on the day of an appointment in order for the laser to effectively target any remaining hairs. Waxing or plucking should also be avoided before visiting a laser clinic as these practices could prevent its ability to target hair follicles effectively.
Shaving Before Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective method to rid oneself of unwanted body hair, but certain steps must be taken for optimal results. Shaving is one such essential task – this helps the laser pinpoint hair follicles for laser destruction that won’t repopulate later with new growth.
Laser hair removal sessions that do not involve shaving beforehand often do not yield optimal results, as the laser needs to be able to see pigment in hair to send its energy directly into it and kill hair follicles. Furthermore, long hair may result in burns to the surface of skin from laser energy being directed into them.
People undergoing laser hair removal should shave the day or night prior to their appointment; otherwise, an earlier session will need to be scheduled in order for the laser beams to target individual follicles and reduce skin grazes.
Before attending a laser hair removal session, it is also important to refrain from using any products which might increase photosensitivity on the area in which you will be treating hairs. This includes facial cleansers, moisturizers and other skincare items containing ingredients which increase photosensitivity in skin; such ingredients could make you more vulnerable to light exposure from laser beams and cause further burning of the area by the laser itself. Individuals should also avoid darkening creams.
If a person has darker or tanned skin tone, they should meet with their laser professional to see if they qualify for laser resurfacing treatment. A skin bleaching cream may also help lighten affected areas.
People with dark hair and lighter skin tend to experience the best laser hair removal results, with factors like skin tone and hair texture being key factors that impact its success.
Laser hair removal typically requires multiple sessions in order to successfully eradicate unwanted hair, since each hair must go through an anagen phase to rise up through the surface of skin – typically lasting 30 – 45 days before entering catagen phase and being shed off as new growth emerges.
After going through multiple laser hair removal treatments, an individual should notice a significant reduction in unwanted hair that regrows, as the new growth will be finer and sparser than before; additionally, its rate of regrowth will slow down significantly making shaving less essential – to the extent where some may stop shaving altogether or only need it once or twice each week! This treatment is great way for anyone wanting to minimize personal hygiene tasks as time spent shaving could potentially be reduced dramatically!
