Shaving can remove oils from the surface of the skin that prevent laser treatment from reaching hair follicles, creating an uncomfortable experience when performing laser hair removal as the laser beam can sting and burn the skin during treatment.
Staying away from plucking or waxing between visits can also impede laser therapy, as this disrupts the growth cycle. For maximum effectiveness, aim to keep all your hair in its anagen stage.
Shaving 24 Hours Before Your Appointment
Shaving, waxing, and plucking can take up much of your day. To cut back on this unnecessary shaving routine, laser hair removal could be the answer for you. At laser sessions, specialists use an FDA-approved laser light system to safely and quickly remove unwanted hair from your body using laser lights that won’t harm any type of skin; eliminating stubble, decreasing hair regrowth rates, and even helping prevent ingrown hairs from emerging are among the many benefits this treatment provides.
To ensure that you make the most of your laser treatment, it is essential that you prepare appropriately. In particular, stop shaving the area that will be treated at least 24 hours before your appointment as this allows the laser to target only hair follicles – otherwise its effectiveness won’t be maximized.
Before attending your appointment, it is wise to forgo plucking and waxing as these treatments interfere with the natural hair cycle and can hinder its effectiveness. When plucking or waxing a hair from its anagen stage, it may enter its catagen phase and grow a different shape; your laser session won’t be as successful due to this as new growth won’t align with its follicle as effectively.
As well as forgoing shaving and plucking prior to your appointment, it is also wise to limit sun exposure and abstain from tanning two weeks beforehand – this will prevent uneven pigmentation of your skin that could diminish results from your session.
If you opt to shave before laser hair removal treatment, only use a fresh razor and never apply pressure when shaving. Pressuring too hard with a razor could damage the thin layer of skin targeted during treatment and make it sore or sensitive afterwards.
No Waxing or Plucking
Laser hair removal relies on your pigment being present for it to access it and destroy it, so in the weeks prior to treatment it is vital that you avoid waxing, plucking or depilatory cream use because this could block access of light into your follicles and lead to an unsuccessful procedure that might also lead to irritation and possible bleeding during this procedure. To achieve effective laser hair removal treatments it’s also vital to stay clear from waxing, plucking or using depilatory creams which contain chemicals which absorb light allowing light access. In doing this however it will save time as this ensures maximum effectiveness of light reaching all its way.
Before coming in for laser hair removal treatment, we advise shave the area that will be treated at least 24 hours in advance, but do not use waxing or plucking methods in the days prior to an appointment as they only target surface hair growth and not its roots – therefore significantly diminishing its efficacy.
As mentioned previously, facial hair should always be shaved; in fact, we regularly see clients dedicating most of their time and attention to this task. Shaving is necessary because unwanted hair tends to grow quickly in this visible spot on our bodies.
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No Moisturising
Laser treatments work by targeting and damaging the pigment of hair follicles, effectively disabling their ability to grow new hair in future. To be most effective, however, an anagen phase must exist and this means shaving your unwanted hair the day or night prior to an appointment (without waxing or plucking taking place) will encourage this growth phase and allow your laser treatment more easily target and destroy it.
Before arriving for your laser appointment, it is vital that your skin be completely dry so the laser can easily target hair follicles. Showering and wiping down the area prior to beginning will ensure clean, dry skin for your session and that you maximize its efficacy.
Certain skincare products can increase photosensitivity, making it harder for laser treatment to penetrate and target hair follicles. If you use products containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinol prior to your procedure, please discontinue their use at least 2-3 days beforehand.
Sun exposure should also be limited prior to any laser appointment. Lasers are highly sensitive to melanin in your skin, so it’s best to stay out of direct sunlight and refrain from tanning beds or self-tanners for at least a few weeks prior to receiving laser treatment.
After receiving laser hair removal treatments, it’s not unusual for your skin to feel bumpy and uneven due to pores opening as the laser removes dead skin cells from your body. To alleviate this sensation, cooling aloe vera gel or lotion can be applied directly onto affected areas in order to relieve burning sensations or any discomfort you might be feeling – however rubbing only serves to exacerbate irritation further.
Avoid Sunlight
Before making a laser hair removal appointment, it’s also wise to stay out of direct sunlight for as much time as possible. UV rays can affect your pigment and impede its destruction by laser light; similarly if sunburn occurs or damage occurs as a result of UV exposure, its effect can compromise effectiveness of laser beam treatment and lead to thicker-than-before hair growth.
Niki recommends wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher before venturing outside, to protect your skin from damage and ensure optimal healing post laser hair removal session. Although sunscreen should always be worn daily, wearing it during laser hair removal treatments is especially essential as this will protect it from damage while helping reduce side effects and avoid complications.
Note that if you experience any side effects such as redness or itching during laser hair removal treatment, such as reddening or itching, it’s essential that you notify your laser hair removal specialist right away. This may indicate that your body has not responded positively and requires additional time to adapt. Also avoid alcohol or medications which can increase light sensitivity.
Men and women spend numerous hours of their lives shaving, waxing or plucking away unwanted hair from their bodies. But it may be possible to save both time and money by turning to Med Spa at Seena One (Corrective Skin Care) in Burleson for laser hair removal services.
Call Med Spa at Seena One (Corrective Skin Care) now to arrange for laser hair removal! It’s quick, painless, and permanent so why wait any longer when they can take care of this task for you! Don’t waste anymore time worrying about hair removal when the experts at Med Spa at Seena One (Corrective dermatology care) can handle it for you!
