Laser hair removal can be an ideal way to temporarily alleviate shaving, tweezing, and cream use; however, it should not be seen as a permanent solution.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it is essential to know some key points. Here are five helpful hints and strategies to optimize the experience: 1. Stay Hydrated!
1. Keep the Area Clean
At the core of any permanent laser hair removal treatment lies hygiene. You should avoid applying makeup, lotions, deodorant or even numbing cream directly onto the area that will be treated; any such application could result in adverse reactions and reduce effectiveness of treatment.
Before undergoing laser treatment, it is also advisable to refrain from shaving the area prior to your session. The light from the laser can recognize pigmented areas in hair follicles but won’t target them directly; by shaving, however, its light may target hair instead and lead to burns on your skin.
Prior to your laser treatment, it is a good idea to shower and cleanse the area that will be treated. This will remove dirt and oils that could block laser beams from accessing hair follicles and damaging them. Furthermore, on the day of your appointment avoid wearing deodorant, sweat-proof products, deodorants or any other products which could obstruct laser access and potentially be damaging.
Once your laser treatments have concluded, you can look forward to living a hair-free life. Instead of spending your days shaving and waxing, your time could be better spent starting new hobbies or spending more time with loved ones. So if it is time for you to say goodbye to unwanted hair for good, contact our office now and book a laser hair removal consultation consultation session.
2. Avoid Sunlight
Keep your skin protected from direct sunlight before and after laser hair removal for optimal results. After each session, this area becomes more sensitive to sunlight exposure which may result in hyperpigmentation or worse.
Sun exposure or sunless tanning will make it more difficult for laser professionals to locate hair follicles and disrupt them, thus hindering treatment. Many may decline treating someone who has been sunburned at all and ask that they reschedule.
Niki suggests the ideal time and place for laser hair removal is during winter when there is less sun exposure; however, she notes there are certain body areas such as underarms and bikini regions which don’t receive direct sunlight and can therefore be treated throughout the year.
Niki recommends that clients avoid direct sunlight for two weeks prior to beginning laser hair removal treatments and always wear sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or above when venturing outdoors – this rule should apply regardless of whether they require just one session or multiple.
Niki advises her patients to avoid plucking or waxing the area as this could stimulate regrowth. Instead, shave and use gentle exfoliants instead; most importantly though, make sure not to expose yourself to direct sunlight before having your laser session; this is especially important if it will be applied directly on the face, where skin can be more delicate. Aloe vera might help in case any burns should occur after treatment has taken place.
3. Apply Aloe Vera
Laser treatments offer an alternative to waxing and shaving that removes hairs from the surface without completely eliminating them from their follicles, leaving the surrounding area undisturbed by the treatment. This results in smoother-looking and feeling skin over time – although some hair may regrowth eventually but usually in thinner and finer forms than before the procedure was administered.
Applying aloe vera gel directly to areas treated by laser hair removal can expedite the shedding process after each session and help alleviate itching or redness associated with treatment. Aloe vera also has other great uses in maintaining smooth skin texture and preventing future hair regrowth.
People looking into laser hair removal often ask themselves “will it hurt?” However, there are numerous methods for eliminating unwanted hair that are both safe and effective – laser treatments have quickly become one of the most sought-after pieces of cosmetic equipment today.
Before your laser treatment, it is recommended that you refrain from tanning or self-tanning products, plucking or waxing the area, shaving (although an electric razor is recommended rather than disposable razor), plucking or waxing hair from other parts of your body, plucking or waxing any other parts of the body or plucking or waxing of any sort.
If you must use a razor to shave, make sure the blade is regularly replaced and that you do not get too close to your skin when shaving. Also keep aloe vera gel handy after treatment as this can soothe and reduce any itching or redness associated with treatment.
4. Don’t Shave Between Sessions
Permanent laser hair removal works differently to shaving, waxing or depilatory creams in that it removes the root of hair to stop its regrowth, so we advise our patients against plucking or waxing between sessions as this removes all follicle-level hair that leaves nothing for our laser to target. It is fine to shave if necessary; just limit how frequently you do so so it won’t thicken back up too fast, thus defeating the purpose of laser removal in the first place!
Shaving is essential to successful laser hair removal sessions as it enables light to target only pigment in hair follicles and destroy them. We suggest shaving with a razor a few hours or overnight prior to your appointment as this will significantly decrease chances of burns as laser light will only target darker pigments found within hair rather than being attracted by skin pigment.
After your laser hair removal treatment, the area is likely to appear slightly red and sensitive for several hours to a day or so following treatment. During this period, it’s best to wear loose clothing over your treated area to minimize irritation; exfoliation should also be avoided for at least several days since this can irritate the skin further.
After the initial redness has subsided, exfoliation treatments should take place several times each week with sunscreen applied liberally before heading outside – this will protect your skin from potential UV damage and ensure it won’t burn following each session.
5. Stay Hydrated
Hydrate well prior to beginning laser hair removal treatments. Staying hydrated helps your skin recover faster, reduce dryness and lessen pain caused by treatments. Try not to drink beverages high in caffeine as these may make you more sensitive.
While receiving treatment, you may experience mild discomfort as your hair is being plucked out. This is completely normal and won’t last long. Numbing cream can help ease this discomfort – discuss it with your aesthetician for assistance!
After your treatment is complete, it’s crucial that you adhere to any aftercare instructions you’ve been provided with. For example, it’s vital that your skin remains protected from direct sunlight as laser treatments may lead to pigmentation issues. Furthermore, hormonal fluctuations may cause new hair growth in treated areas; should this occur again don’t worry as LH Spa & Rejuvenation offers laser treatments designed to remove them quickly.
Use products designed to stop new hair growth, such as waxing strips or tweezers – available both from aestheticians and online sources – as another means of prevention.
Are you ready to ditch razors and tweezers for good? Consider laser hair removal in Culver City, Venice, Playa Vista or Marina Del Ray today! Contact us for a complimentary consultation to determine whether permanent hair reduction could help make you look and feel your best! Our experts are here to make this experience hassle free for you. We look forward to helping you achieve that look.
