Though unwanted hair may appear to have gone away after laser treatment, they could actually be entering their telogen phase and hiding beneath your skin. Therefore, it’s crucial that you adhere to your treatment plan and attend regular clinic sessions for maximum effectiveness.
Laser treatments rely on hair follicles being present. Waxing, plucking or using depilatory creams will disrupt their growth process, making laser treatments ineffective.
Do Not Tweeze or Wax
Tweezing out hairs that don’t fall out naturally could disturb their growth cycle and prompt new hair to sprout as it attempts to return into anagen stage of its cycle – counteracting laser treatment’s benefits and decreasing its effectiveness in terms of hair removal.
Instead of shaving and waxing for hair removal, laser treatments eliminate hair from its root source, making it permanent. You won’t have to continue shaving or waxing after your sessions are finished; saving both time and money, plus eliminating razor bumps or ingrown hairs in the future.
Laser hair removal is more environmentally-friendly than other methods because it does not damage the skin, though some products may irritate or interfere with results of laser treatments. Therefore, it is wise to wait at least 24 hours after using any creams or depilatory products on any area before scheduling a session with a laser provider.
Before your laser hair removal treatment, it is also wise to avoid sunbathing and tanning beds as their UV rays may increase photosensitivity of your skin, increasing your risk for burns during laser hair removal treatment. Furthermore, any skincare products containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid should also be avoided prior to starting their course of treatments.
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Do Not Pick or Pluck
Laser hair removal works by emitting light waves which target melanin pigment in your hair follicles and emitting them with energy, heating them up and destroying them, thus stopping future strands of growth from emerging. Shaving and waxing only remove surface hair; neither destroy or stop new growth follicles forming thus it is recommended not using these methods post laser treatment.
After laser hair removal, your body will naturally shed the loose hairs targeted for removal during treatment. Although this process may cause some discomfort, allowing these hairs to come off naturally will save both time and money from trying other methods – which could cause skin irritation or even scarring if attempted prematurely.
If it becomes necessary to remove hairs, do it gently with a loofa or gentle washcloth in order to help the skin recover more effectively and decrease risk of infection after laser hair removal. Scrubbing excessively could damage it further and increase chances of infection post-treatment.
For optimal results after laser hair removal, light shaving gel should be used to gently remove loose hairs. This will keep them from clogging the razor and encourage them to fall out naturally.
As long as you follow these tips, laser hair removal treatments can give you long-term hair reduction benefits. Plan on scheduling regular sessions every 4-6 weeks in order to achieve maximum effectiveness. If any questions arise regarding laser hair removal treatments or your results, speak to a dermatologist who can provide additional information and tailor a program specifically to meet your needs.
Do Not Scrub
Once laser hair removal, it is important to avoid scrubbing the treated area as this can cause inflammation and slow the recovery process. Scrubbing also damages hair follicles, making future treatment sessions ineffective.
After your laser hair removal treatment, it is common to experience redness and bumps on the surface of your skin, although these should dissipate shortly afterwards. To maximize results from laser hair removal treatments, avoid shaving the area for several days following each session in order to achieve maximum effectiveness of results.
Follow your treatment plan carefully and visit the clinic at scheduled intervals between treatments, even though hair may appear to have vanished after laser hair removal sessions. Unwanted hair could still be in its telogen phase and hidden from view under the surface skin; taking too much time between visits can also mean missing out on periods of hair growth.
Laser treatments often result in new hair growth after treatment; this should not be seen as something negative but as evidence that they have successfully destroyed one or more hair follicles still present within your skin.
If new hair growth appears after laser treatments, it is perfectly acceptable to shave it carefully and delicately using a blunt blade razor as sharp razors can damage skin and cause irreparable harm.
Do Not Exfoliate
Once laser hair removal, exfoliation may be undertaken using a soft washcloth or loofa sponge using a gentle exfoliator, such as loofah sponge. Harsh scrubs should be avoided to avoid irritating and inflaming the skin further. Regular exfoliation helps prevent ingrown hairs and promote new hair growth in this treatment area.
Before or during your laser treatments, it is also wise to avoid shaving or using chemical depilatory products on the area to maximize effectiveness of laser therapy treatments by blocking targeted hair follicles. If necessary, always shave with the grain so as to not cut off hairs!
As part of your laser hair removal sessions, it is normal for the treated areas to appear darker and thicker due to hair in its shedding phase; once complete, the new growth should become finer and lighter in texture. By being patient during this phase of shedding, however, results should become visible more quickly.
Help accelerate the shedding process by buffing the treatment area with a soft washcloth or loofa sponge and an exfoliator that contains lactic acid once every week, to gently buff away dead skin cells that could obstruct hair follicles and hinder new hair growth. This will remove dead cells that block hair follicles and block their development of new hair growth.
After laser hair removal, it’s also vitally important to use broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on the treatment area every day in order to shield it from harmful UV rays that could otherwise aggravate or burn it further. Furthermore, applying an ice pack or cool compress can also help alleviate swelling, redness and discomfort associated with treatment areas.
Do Not Apply Any Moisturizer
When it comes to moisturizer, there are certain areas where its use should be limited or avoided altogether. To ensure the best experience from laser hair removal treatments, avoid any lotions or creams on the treatment area before or during your appointment. However, post-session you can certainly apply a fragrance-free moisturizer in order to maintain soft and supple skin.
Keep in mind that after laser hair removal sessions, your skin may be especially delicate and sensitive. Therefore, it is wise to delay sun exposure and tanning beds until after treatments have finished, and avoid clothing which rubs against treated areas – this will prevent irritation and rash from developing.
Keep this in mind after receiving laser hair removal treatments: for optimal results, wait 24 hours before showering with hot or warm water (lukewarm is preferred), as hot tubs or saunas should also be avoided during this period.
By following these simple rules, you can ensure your skin heals properly after laser hair removal sessions. Allowing time for it to fully recuperate will make a huge difference in achieving the results you desire; plus once healed, you’ll enjoy all the advantages of being hair-free – silky smooth skin will allow skincare products to penetrate more deeply into it, rejuvenating and refreshing it like never before.
