Laser hair removal is a safe, quick, and effective method for eliminating unwanted hair, but preparation before each session is key to its success.
Avoid sun and sunless skin creams which darken your skin. Furthermore, refrain from plucking and waxing the area where you are receiving treatment.
These treatments may impede the laser light’s ability to target and destroy hair follicles effectively.
Avoid Sunlight
Laser treatments are designed to target hair follicles without harming surrounding skin, so it is imperative that your complexion be healthy before beginning laser treatments. As such, your practitioner will advise that for two weeks prior to your appointment – including tanning beds and self-tanners – it would be prudent for you to avoid direct sunlight. Sunburn can lead to discoloration and prevent laser treatments from finding the pigment that distinguishes hair follicles from surrounding skin. If you must go into the sun, use sunscreen containing zinc oxide and cover your area as much as possible with clothing if possible. Furthermore, antibiotics and steroid preparations may make your skin more vulnerable to sunlight exposure.
Before your laser treatment appointment, it is advisable to forgo shaving the area that is to be treated for up to three days and only use new blades when shaving (rather than re-using old ones). This allows the laser to accurately target hair follicles rather than skin cells. Furthermore, lotions or ointments applied directly on the skin before your appointment could form an obstruction that prevents accurate targeting of hair follicles by the laser.
After laser hair removal, your skin may be more vulnerable than usual to sun damage, making it more important than ever that you avoid direct sunlight until all the hairs have fallen out – at least until then! In the interim, apply broad spectrum SPF sunscreen whenever heading outdoors.
Remember that getting maximum results of laser hair removal requires multiple sessions, making winter an excellent time to schedule them as the lower intensity of sunlight allows you to protect your skin more easily from sun damage until all your hair has fallen out naturally. In addition, stop plucking or waxing as they’ll drop off on their own in this period.
Stop Plucking & Waxing
Laser hair removal is a permanent way to get rid of unwanted body hair, though the process takes time and commitment to see results. In order to get optimal results from treatment, it is essential that your skin be properly prepared prior to receiving laser treatments in order to minimize discomfort while making sure they’re as effective as possible.
Before your laser appointment, it is vitally important that you refrain from plucking and waxing the area that will be treated. Laser treatment targets hair roots directly, while waxing or plucking disrupts their growth cycle, leading to unproductive hair follicles. If it must be done prior to laser sessions, make sure it happens six weeks in advance.
Be mindful of exposing or tanning the targeted area to sunlight or tanning beds as exposure can discolor and blister skin, as well as being uncomfortable during laser treatments; most laser professionals won’t treat anyone with sunburned skin.
Before your appointment for laser hair removal, it is recommended to stop shaving the area that will be treated. Shaving can irritate skin and prevent laser light from reaching hair follicles; other parts of the body may still require shaving; just avoid doing it in this area of concern.
If you experience discomfort after receiving laser treatment, applying a cold compress may help soothe and relax the area treated. Rubbing can open pores and increase infection risks; in extreme discomfort take Paracetamol instead as Aspirin/Ibuprofen may interact with laser light and increase side effects.
Laser hair removal may seem intimidating at first, but it is actually safe and relatively painless. By following our helpful tips you can achieve smooth skin in no time at all!
Avoid Certain Medications
Home laser hair removal requires taking caution in terms of medication or supplements that might interfere with the process, especially photosensitizing medications like retinol, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid that could sensitize skin cells to light.
These products may increase sensitivity in your skin, leading to discomfort during laser treatments. Before scheduling an appointment, it is wise to discontinue use and wait at least 2-3 days after therapy before reintroducing these products into your routine.
As artificial tans may interfere with laser treatment, tanning beds should also be avoided. Furthermore, excessive sun exposure on both the day of and week following your laser procedure should also be minimized by using broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ protection on areas to be treated.
Prevent thermal damage to the surface of your skin by shaving the area to be treated prior to laser therapy and target hair follicles effectively with laser energy. Also avoid plucking or waxing hair in this area as this removes root-level roots which make laser therapy less likely effective.
Your laser technician will give you instructions regarding what you should do prior to receiving treatment. By following all these tips, you can experience long-lasting results without worrying about hair regrowth!
Laser hair removal devices permanently destroy the follicles that produce unwanted hair, with optimal results typically coming after six to eight treatments, spaced four to eight weeks apart. Hair may return at some point due to hormonal fluctuations; touch-up sessions can be scheduled as needed.
If you are tired of shaving, waxing and tweezing to maintain hair-free skin, contact us now and schedule a free consultation! We can find a solution to reduce unwanted hair and prepare you for summer with minimal hassle!
Take Care of Your Skin
Laser hair removal is an efficient and safe solution to permanently eliminate unwanted hairs, saving both time and money over time. The treatment works by emitting pulsed light that targets pigmented cells within hair follicles to stop new growth – however for successful at-home laser treatments you must follow some specific guidelines.
Before each laser session, it is necessary to shave the area that will be treated. This ensures that all hairs above the skin’s surface; otherwise they will absorb light energy and won’t be targeted properly by laser energy. Therefore, regular shaving – at least two weeks in advance of appointments – is key.
Prevent tanning beds and sunless tanners from being used prior to your laser appointment as the sun’s rays may lead to blistering and discoloration after receiving laser therapy treatment. Most laser professionals won’t treat clients who already have sunburn on the area that will be treated.
Plucking and waxing are not suitable treatments as they remove hair at its roots, making the laser less effective at targeting and dissolving them. Should there still be any hairs left after laser therapy has done its work, these will grow back so it is best to leave them to shed naturally rather than use tweezers or razors to remove them.
Use only lotions, ointments, deodorant, or beauty products on the area you will treat to ensure maximum light energy reaches its target hair follicles for treatment. Any chemical in these products could interfere with light energy reaching these hair follicles and delay or block its effect on them.
Laser hair removal machines can detect the difference between natural and artificial hairs, and will only target artificial ones. Furthermore, certain medications increase photosensitivity; those such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and retinol should be avoided prior to beginning any form of treatment. It is wise to consult a healthcare professional prior to taking any medications of any kind for any reason.
