Just days after laser hair removal, you may experience hair shedding. This is completely normal and an indicator that the treatment was successful – these shed hairs were damaged by the laser and won’t grow back. Consider exfoliating before shaving to ensure all damaged hairs have been effectively removed.
1. You’re shaving too close.
Many individuals devote hours and dollars each year to shaving or waxing away unwanted body hair, a time-consuming and costly process which often leads to skin irritation, ingrown hairs and follicle damage. Laser hair removal provides an alternative; however, shaving too close to an appointment could hinder results and do more harm than good.
Prior to beginning laser hair removal sessions, shaving must be conducted using a sharp razor and fresh blade in order to avoid cuts that could potentially lead to infection and cut as closely to the roots as possible – this ensures maximum efficacy from laser treatments.
Prior to receiving laser therapy, it is recommended not to apply lotions or creams on the treatment area as this could interfere with its ability to penetrate skin layers and destroy hair follicles. Also, avoid exposure to sunlight as prolonged sun exposure could increase skin sensitivity and the likelihood of side effects such as redness or irritation.
Be mindful when shaving before your laser hair removal appointment: it is recommended to shave at least 24 hours prior to beginning treatment, either the night before or at least the morning of. We do not advise waxing or any other methods that strip hairs from their roots under the skin as these methods leave nothing for the laser to target – significantly diminishing its effectiveness and rendering your session ineffective.
If you’re uncertain how long to wait before shaving the area where you’re having laser hair removal, speak with your technician for advice based on your unique skin type and treatment needs. They may also suggest the ideal times and frequency of shaving sessions between sessions so as to maximize effectiveness of treatment and avoid being ahead of schedule with shaving too frequently and potentially decreasing efficacy of treatment.
2. You’re shaving too often.
Laser hair removal can be an excellent way to permanently get rid of unwanted body hair, yet you still need to shave between sessions to ensure that hair follicles aren’t being stimulated by new growth.
Shaving is recommended because it allows the laser to more effectively target hair follicles beneath the surface of your skin. Furthermore, it is crucial that between appointments you do not tweeze, pluck or wax in order to avoid completely pulling out hair strands that render laser treatments ineffective.
When it comes to shaving, it is best to do it several days in advance of an appointment. This ensures that your hair has reached an appropriate length so the laser can target and destroy it without burning too many of its targets instead. If your hair is too short for laser targeting, however, it could end up getting burned instead.
Once your laser hair removal session, it is normal to observe some hair has begun to fall out. This is an encouraging sign! The hair that fell out is likely damaged by the laser and will continue to shed between treatments. However, you may wonder whether or not it should continue happening as often.
Once your hair has been successfully removed by laser treatment, it may take several weeks before any remaining hairs begin growing back in. When they do appear again, however, they will likely be much thinner and lighter due to reset follicles no longer producing visible hair above your skin’s surface.
As an interim measure, it is wise to forgoing shaving and instead use hair removal cream in order to minimize irritation of the skin. Swimming should also be avoided since chlorine in pools as well as bacteria in lakes, rivers, and oceans can irritate and cause bleeding of skin cells. Furthermore, any additional skincare treatments like chemical peels, IPL photofacials, microdermabrasion and chemical exfoliation could interfere with healing from laser therapy treatments.
3. You’re shaving too far away from your appointment.
Shaving is time-consuming and costly, requiring razors, shaving cream and waxing kits on an almost daily basis. By investing in laser hair removal you could save yourself both money and time to enjoy more activities that bring joy in life – but before scheduling an appointment it is important to understand some key facts first.
Before going for laser hair removal, it is wise to refrain from shaving, plucking or depilatory treatments for at least a few days prior to any laser session. The reason being is because lasers target melanin found within hair follicles to effectively target them with their laser light source; plucked or waxed hair removers work by extracting hair directly from its roots beneath the skin surface preventing laser light from hitting follicles at all.
If you are still uncertain when it comes to shaving after your laser treatment, speaking to a therapist will always be beneficial in getting advice about what would best fit your body and skin type. They can provide expert guidance as to which steps can be taken next.
Before your appointment, it is also crucial not to shave too close; this will prevent thermal injury to the surface of your skin, which could result in scarring and hyperpigmentation. Instead, consider shaving several hours beforehand or the night before – this will ensure no hairs remain above the skin surface and give hair follicles time to rejuvenate themselves.
After just a few sessions of laser hair removal, you should see an obvious reduction in how quickly your hair grows back. But because this solution is only temporary, regular maintenance appointments must be scheduled to keep hair growth under control. So if you’re tired of spending hours shaving, plucking or waxing to get rid of unwanted body hair, give Med Spa at Seena One (Corrective Skin Care)in Burleson TX a call now to discover laser hair removal and learn how it could help put an end to shaving forever!
4. You’re shaving too soon after your appointment.
Shaving too soon after laser hair removal could damage follicles that have been affected by treatment, making shaven hair from these damaged follicles appear as you would expect when shaving again. In order for laser treatments to fully target each individual follicle and avoid harming nearby skin areas, it is crucial that these hairs shed naturally or are pulled out prior to shaving them again. This ensures optimal targeting by the laser beam while limiting side-effects on surrounding tissues.
Avoid products containing fragrances on the affected area as this can irritate and redden skin, possibly leading to redness and discoloration. Furthermore, scrubs should also be avoided until fully healed.
After having your laser hair removal treatment, it may appear as though hairs on the treated area are growing back faster than before – this is normal and actually a positive indicator that the treatment is working, since laser light targets individual follicles to reverse their growth cycle and stop further hairs from growing back!
Shave these hairs before they shed naturally will reduce the effectiveness of laser treatment over time. Only shave hairs above the surface of your skin as needed and do not use waxing products or tweezers on treated areas until after healing has taken place properly.
Attaining permanent hairlessness requires regular visits with your therapist for laser treatments to work effectively; regular appointments will catch any hairs at different stages of growth and help you reach your goal of becoming hairfree!
Are you tired of spending hours each week shaving, waxing and plucking away at unwanted hair? Laser hair removal could be just what’s needed! Contact Med Spa at Seena One (Corrective Skin Care) in Burleson to arrange an appointment and have Dr. Mukhtar Anees perform this quick and painless procedure – that could put an end to shaving altogether!
