Brazilian Hair Removal Treatment utilizes laser technology to safely eliminate unwanted hair. Although the procedure is non-invasive, certain precautions must be observed prior to beginning any session.
Prior to your laser appointment, it is advisable to limit sun exposure and tanning. This will enable the laser to accurately detect pigmented hair follicles.
Avoid Sun Exposure
Before beginning Brazilian laser hair removal, it’s wise to limit sun exposure as the process can leave your skin more susceptible. Increased sun damage could make treatment more challenging and increase risk. If necessary, apply broad spectrum sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 rating, wear loose-fitting long pants and shirts and wear a wide-brimmed hat as protection from harmful UV rays.
Avoid tanning two weeks prior and after your appointment as the sun’s heat can permanently damage your skin, rendering it less responsive to light therapy or laser treatments. Furthermore, spray tans or self-tanner products should also be avoided prior to treatment as these can be highly irritating to the skin.
Apart from sun exposure, other hair removal techniques should also be avoided such as plucking, waxing and electrolysis as these could interfere with laser’s ability to target pigment in hair follicles. Shaving is permitted, although care must be taken when shaving the area to avoid cuts or irritation from using an old razor.
Before your appointment, it is a good idea to take a bath as this will open the pores of the skin, making it more accessible for medical aestheticians and laser technicians alike. Following showering, gently exfoliating should take place afterwards in order to clear away dead cells that prevent accessing follicles with laser treatment – but don’t overdo it as too much exfoliating can cause inflammation!
Avoid Waxing or Plucking the Hair
Laser hair removal is an efficient and relatively painless method for eliminating unwanted pubic hair. It provides an attractive alternative to waxing or shaving, saving hundreds of dollars over time. Before opting for laser hair removal treatment, however, it’s essential to take some measures to ensure its success and ensure maximum safety during treatment.
Before beginning laser treatment, it is recommended to refrain from waxing or plucking hair in the area to be treated, as this could result in ingrown hairs and hinder its effectiveness. Shaving should also be discontinued for at least a month prior to your appointment so as to allow laser beams access to all the root of your hair so it can be targeted effectively by laser light.
If it is necessary to shave, it is recommended to do so prior to laser sessions in order to minimize thermal injury to the skin and allow laser light to target only hair follicles directly. It may be beneficial to use aloe vera gel when shaving as this will help minimize redness and irritation afterward.
To shave correctly, begin by marking the area with a pencil and applying shaving oil – this will make it easier to see your lines when shaving them. Next, start shaving from the top section of your thighs down toward your labia – and when finished use a damp cloth to gently wipe clean. Be mindful not to apply pressure to this delicate area around the labia as doing so could cause cuts; additionally make sure not to shave any part of your bikini line not covered by pencil marks you made.
Avoid Retinol or Retinoids
If you are a fan of skincare superhero Retinol, which helps prepare skin for laser hair removal and give it an attractive glow, in the weeks prior to your laser hair removal appointment you should avoid products containing Retinol as this powerful substance must only be taken in small doses in order to avoid overdoing it.
Apart from retinol, you should also avoid topical products that promote exfoliation or are acidic such as acne creams and lotions as these could interfere with the effectiveness of laser treatment. Examples may include glycolic acids, alpha hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide; additionally you should stay clear from self-tanner sprays that contain these components as these could decrease results and leave areas discolored and uneven.
Prior to your appointment, it is also crucial that you shower and scrub the area being treated, to ensure all hair follicles remain undamaged for the best outcome. Furthermore, lotions or oils applied directly onto the area being treated may prevent laser light from reaching its source and producing less effective results.
Before your appointment, it is wise to take some painkillers as the procedure can be uncomfortable for those with lower tolerance levels. Once in the chair, this process should not last more than an hour based on the size of the area being treated. Following your visit, be sure to follow some key post-procedure tips, including gently exfoliating and applying soothing moisturizer.
Avoid Taking Blood Thinners
Blood thinners may increase your risk of complications and decrease the effectiveness of laser hair removal treatment, so it is wise to discontinue their use for several weeks prior to your session.
Your physician will advise that any other topical products, such as deodorant, sunless tanning lotions and creams or skin products that could irritate the area being treated be discontinued for your comfort during a session. Doing this will reduce any potential irritation while increasing results.
Prior to beginning treatment, it is recommended that oral contraceptives be discontinued for two weeks as these drugs may interfere with hormones that affect skin tone and texture changes.
Before beginning laser treatment, be sure to shave the area being treated. Doing this ensures that all hair follicles remain undamaged for effective laser therapy – long hair can disrupt laser energy beams and damage tissues beneath, leading to serious harm in surrounding areas.
Prior to your laser appointment, try keeping the area out of direct sunlight and not applying sunless tanners or sunburn products; this will decrease any complications or discomfort during laser treatment.
Your doctor or aesthetician may give you a cool gel to apply on the area being treated, in order to keep it protected during the procedure. If your pain tolerance is low, ask them if there’s anything they can do about numbing it further with topical anaesthetic.
Laser hair removal uses a focused beam of light that penetrates hair follicles, where its light energy absorbs pigment. As heat from this laser beam builds up within it, it destroys its host follicle, stopping future unwanted hair growth while leaving behind destroyed follicles which your body naturally sheds over time.
Avoid Alcohol
Alcohol should be completely avoided prior to your laser hair removal appointment as it acts as a diuretic, encouraging urine output which flushes away salt and water from your body, dehydrating skin elasticity and depleting its moisture reserves.
Prior to your laser treatment session, it’s also wise to avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee as this could act as a stimulant and make the procedure more uncomfortable for you. Instead, switch up with water or herbal tea instead!
As long as possible before laser treatments begin, it is wise to avoid shaving the area that will be treated. Longer hair absorbs more energy from laser pulses and creates greater discomfort from their heat pulses. Furthermore, you should refrain from waxing or plucking hair in this area since doing so could pull it from its follicles, impeding future sessions’ effectiveness.
Laser hair removal may not be painful for most patients, though some discomfort is associated with it. Some compare it to the feeling of rubber bands snapping against your skin; to reduce this discomfort further, apply aloe vera gel or another soothing topical agent directly after your session session in the treatment area.
Along with avoiding sunlight exposure, smoking and certain medications, it is also crucial that you follow your laser professional’s advice about what you should and should not do prior to beginning Brazilian laser hair removal treatment. If this cosmetic procedure interests you, reach out to a spa near your location and learn about its benefits and side effects – contact them now!
