Waxing should be avoided between laser hair removal sessions as this can disturb hair follicles and decrease their effectiveness; however, shaving may still be utilized.
Patients might experience redness, swelling and small bumps after receiving treatments; these typically subside quickly. Over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol may help alleviate discomfort or inflammation as needed.
Waxing
Waxing removes hair at its source, meaning that it takes longer for new growth to reappear in areas where wax was applied.
Waxing is an effective method for exfoliating dead skin cells and razor bumps from your body, leaving it smoother than ever. Plus, waxing can be performed at home making it a convenient alternative. Shaving requires sharp blades which may be painful.
Waxing between laser treatments should be avoided as this can interfere with their efficacy, but using depilatory cream between sessions may prove more efficient.
Before your waxing appointment, use a pre-wax skin treatment like Starpil’s Original Pre-Wax Gel to minimize irritation. Shaving in the direction of hair growth also helps to avoid ingrown hairs after your appointment.
At your waxing appointment, the beautician will first clean and prepare your area before applying wax. Next they will either use cloth strips or paper to remove it, followed by applying post-wax skin products designed to soothe and prevent ingrown hairs.
Once laser treatment has taken effect, it’s essential that any subsequent waxing or plucking appointments in the treated area wait until healing has taken place completely before proceeding with their services. Otherwise, this could compromise its results and cause patchy hair regrowth – you should wait at least two weeks before scheduling waxing or plucking appointments in this area.
Laser treatments may not be permanent solutions to hair removal; however, they’re an excellent way to significantly slow down hair growth in areas that were once covered in thick or unsightly locks. Although you may experience discomfort during a laser session, its effects should subside within days and leave you looking smooth and flawless again.
Most individuals require six to eight treatments over four to eight weeks to achieve desired results, although you can come back for additional touch-up treatments as necessary to keep skin soft and silky.
Shaving
Shaving in between laser hair removal sessions will cause hair to regrow and lessen its effectiveness; however, unlike waxing which may cause discoloration of skin discoloration; thus it is acceptable if shaving does not become unmanageable between treatments.
Shaving is quick, easy and inexpensive; however it can be uncomfortable in sensitive areas like bikini lines and underarms. Frequent shaving may even lead to redness and irritation if done too frequently; although returning to shaving after laser treatments is perfectly acceptable; just be sure that you use a quality razor and exfoliate prior to each shave to clear away dead skin cells which could potentially cause ingrown hairs or infection.
Before undergoing laser hair removal, it is recommended to never wax or use trimming creams on the area that was treated. In order for laser hair removal to work effectively, your follicles must contain pigment that can be targeted by light beams from our RoseSkinCo handset handset; waxing removes this pigment, rendering our handset ineffective in targeting it, thus rendering its results nonexistent.
Laser hair removal usually requires at least seven sessions before you can see long-term, effective results. After these treatments, any remaining dark hair should become much finer and lighter in color; if this doesn’t happen quickly enough for you, additional sessions may be required to prevent uneven skin tone and discoloration.
Based on the area you are treating, results could take several days or weeks depending on its complexity. While waiting, light fluffy regrowth won’t be affected by laser treatments – you may shave or pluck any that emerge as necessary to ensure maximum effectiveness of treatment.
Trimming Creams
Those familiar with laser hair removal know that other hair removal methods can thwart its results, such as plucking, waxing, electrolysis or sunless tanning creams which darken skin tone and interfere with laser treatment. Plucking, waxing and electrolysis may all damage hair follicles; hence their avoidance is recommended prior to receiving laser therapy treatment.
Before your appointment, it is recommended not to shave for at least 24 hours in order to ensure no hair remains present on your skin and help make treatment more comfortable. Deodorant and other body products should also be kept out of the area being treated; using a numbing cream may reduce discomfort if necessary – however this should always be discussed with a dermatologist first.
Laser treatments work by absorbing pigment (melanin) in hair follicles and converting it to heat, damaging tube-shaped sacs that produce hair while inhibiting future growth. You may experience some minor discomfort during treatment – many men and women describe it as feeling like having tiny rubber bands flicked against their skin.
After your laser hair removal treatment, it is common to experience redness and swelling. While most people should find these symptoms subside quickly, for those with extremely sensitive skin it might be wise to apply cooling aloe vera lotion directly onto affected areas or take a cold shower or use an ice pack in order to ease irritation. Also taking an anti-inflammatory medication like Tylenol could also help ease pain and swelling considerably.
At times, six to eight laser hair removal sessions may be necessary to achieve optimal results. After these treatments are completed, most likely you’ll see up to 90% less hair growth; occasionally some follicles may start growing again but these should be thinner and grow slower; therefore it is wise to have touch-up treatments every few months following initial laser sessions.
Exfoliating
As waxing can disrupt hair follicles and lead to ingrown hairs, exfoliation can help facilitate faster shedding between laser treatments. Exfoliation will remove dead skin cells while keeping hair follicles clear for treatment in future sessions – however it’s best to wait at least 24 hours post laser session before trying exfoliation again.
Scrub washes or sugar rubs may help speed up the natural shedding process of hair follicles. Apply these treatments several times weekly – just be mindful not to overexfoliate; over-exfoliation could damage skin cells and lead to irritation.
Laser hair removal sessions may result in temporary irritation and redness similar to razor burn; this should pass quickly with aloe vera gel or lotion applied directly onto your skin for soothing purposes. You may notice some fine, blonde regrowth between sessions but these should be easily managed with shaving or waxing instead of lasering.
Laser hair removal treatments can dramatically decrease hair growth over time, though for most it takes at least six to eight sessions before any lasting changes take effect. Any temporary new growth after treatment could be due to hormonal shifts affecting that area; touch-up sessions with laser can reduce this hair’s presence.
As part of your laser hair removal regimen, it’s also best to avoid shaving, bleaching and other hair removal treatments such as tweezing, threading or plucking in the area being treated. All of these activities can impede with how effectively the IPL hair removal handset uses light energy to target and destroy unwanted hair follicles. If shaving must be done prior to laser treatment rather than afterwards.
