After laser hair removal, it is vitally important to take measures to maintain healthy skin. Doing so will prevent unwanted hair growth from interfering with treatments and ensure the laser can effectively target hair follicles.
Avoid plucking, waxing or bleaching areas where hair follicles grow as it will disrupt their natural cycle and decrease your results.
Exfoliate
After laser hair removal, one of the best things you can do for your skin is exfoliating. Exfoliation helps shed away dead skin cells while stimulating natural regrowth of hair that have been removed during treatment and emerging through pores naturally. While this process may take several days, exfoliating regularly will accelerate it and make its arrival less painful for you.
Once your laser session is over, avoid shaving or any form of forced hair removal such as waxing; this may interrupt the natural cycle and nullify its effects; plucked, threaded or waxed treatments should also be postponed until after you have received all treatment sessions.
After laser hair removal, it is wise to avoid direct sun exposure for some time afterward. Your outer layers of skin may become extremely vulnerable following treatment and UV rays can lead to serious burns if exposed for extended periods. If necessary, apply broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or greater for outdoor exposure.
Also keep in mind that it’s essential to exfoliate regularly after and between laser hair removal sessions, using gentle exfoliants like the KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub for exfoliating. Avoid doing this immediately post-laser session as this could irritate the skin further – try waiting at least 24 hours and only using gentle products like that from KP.
After laser hair removal treatments, it is also important to avoid picking at or scrubbing at any scabs that form on the skin as this could lead to scarring and infection. Instead, gently pat them with a damp cloth until they loosen up if you notice any.
After laser hair removal treatment, it is wise to refrain from taking hot showers or baths for 48 hours afterward, to reduce skin irritation. Instead, cold or lukewarm water should be used instead and when this period has expired you can resume your regular showering habits.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is essential after laser hair removal sessions, as your skin will likely be more vulnerable. Sun damage could make its effects worsen and hyperpigmentation may take place; sunscreen will help protect you against this as well.
Laser hair removal results should be maintained through use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher, applied every two hours and especially after sweating or swimming. You should reapply it every time this occurs.
Without using sunscreen and exposing your skin to the sun, you run the risk of permanently damaging it – this could include wrinkles, sagging skin and discoloration as well as sunburn that is painful and itchy – not to mention cancer risks from overexposure to UV radiation.
Your skin type dictates which sunscreens will work for it, and one should ideally be noncomedogenic – meaning it won’t clog your pores – and oil-free to ensure maximum hydration of the skin.
Utilizing an effective sunscreen will help protect against wrinkles, sagging, and premature aging of your skin while giving it a healthier glow. While starting this practice before laser hair removal sessions is ideal, maintaining this habit afterwards is just as vital.
After you have completed your treatments, it is wise to wait several weeks before tanning or using products related to sun protection. If necessary, mild moisturizers or aloe vera gel may provide soothing comfort to the skin and alleviate inflammation.
Plucking or waxing the area being treated should also be avoided to prevent stimulating further hair regrowth. Shaving one to three days prior to an appointment will create an easier path for laser light to reach down into your hair roots and eradicate them.
Moisturize
Moisturizer should always be applied after laser hair removal to soothe and comfort the skin and reduce dryness, prevent the formation of scabs, and lessen redness associated with treatment. A good moisturizer will be fragrance free and contain aloe vera or shea butter; any product containing alcohol or harsh chemicals could irritate and delay recovery processes.
Before engaging in laser hair removal, it is recommended to thoroughly cleanse the area to be treated in the shower, paying particular attention to removing dirt and makeup. Furthermore, lotions or other skincare products may act as barriers between hair follicles and laser beams and reduce effectiveness of treatment.
After laser hair removal sessions, it is normal to experience some itching and redness in the treated area. To avoid scarring and infection from scratching off scabs that form, instead use a soft cloth or pat gently on affected area instead. Also it is advisable to apply cold compress to reduce inflammation and numb any pain experienced from treatments.
After laser treatments, it may become noticeable that hair begins to shed naturally as part of the healing process; you can speed this up by exfoliating regularly with an exfoliator designed for your specific skin type.
If you are finding it hard to stick with your laser hair removal routine, consulting with a professional could be beneficial. An experienced dermatologist or hair removal specialist will be able to guide your routine and suggest products tailored specifically for your skin type.
Massage
Laser hair removal can be an effective way to rid large areas of unwanted body hair, but requires regular upkeep in order to produce long-term results. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, most people require at least six sessions spaced out four or six weeks apart for maximum success and should focus on taking good care of their skin while getting treatment in order to minimize side effects and manage side effects properly.
As heat sources, such as showers, saunas, and steam rooms can irritate skin conditions like acne, it is best to opt for lukewarm or cool showers instead of hot ones and to wear loose-fitting clothing whenever possible. Applying cooling aloe vera lotions or gels directly onto skin may also provide relief from pain, itching, redness, or reddening in treatment areas; alternatively you could try taking over-the-counter acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory drugs to ease symptoms as needed.
After laser hair removal, the treated area may feel sensitive or itchy for several days following. This is normal and will subside over time as healing takes place. To ease pain and decrease swelling more effectively, apply cold compress or an ice pack wrapped in cloth over it for 5-10 minutes several times daily to the area being treated – this will soothe pain while decreasing swelling.
At this stage, it is also important to avoid plucking, shaving or waxing the area, as laser beams need intact hair follicles in order to work effectively. If shaving becomes necessary for whatever reason, however, waiting several days will help avoid unnecessary irritation.
After laser hair removal, treated hairs will begin to shed within several days – this is an indication of their successful removal and should not cause concern. At this stage, shaving the area will only harm newly dead hairs further.
After you have finished all treatments, shaving should become your sole responsibility. If new hair growth appears during this timeframe, however, please come in for another touch-up session immediately.
