Resist the urge to pluck, wax or thread the area as this disrupts their natural growth cycle and may result in ingrown hairs or skin irritation.
Over time and during treatment with laser devices, shedding will occur and may resemble continued hair growth. This is completely normal and will occur only in areas treated by laser devices.
1. Scrub the Area
After laser treatments, your skin will likely be extremely delicate and sensitive for 48 hours after. To minimize further irritation, avoid excessively scrubbing the area or using perfumed soaps; additionally avoid hot showers/baths, saunas and heating pads in favor of cooler showers/baths and cooling gel or aloe vera to hydrate and soothe it further – adding a few ice cubes may also be effective at managing pain/inflammation effectively.
Once your skin has recovered, you may begin scrubbing to remove dead hairs again. Be very gentle as this could irritate or disrupt the growth cycle of the hairs follicles if pulled too harshly; doing this too frequently could leave patchy areas on your skin that require treatment.
When scrubbing an area, use only non-scented body scrub or one designed specifically for sensitive skin. Scrub the area gently with circular strokes until your skin has completely recovered; additionally, avoid shaving the area until its recovery has reached completion.
As with any laser treatment, it is likely to result in some stray stubble appearing following treatment. This is caused by only 30 percent of hair follicles being in active phase at any one time – laser treatments only target these follicles so other hairs enter telogen phase naturally and fall out afterwards, hence why some stray stubble may arise following laser treatments.
Once your skin has fully recovered from an illness or injury, do not attempt to shave, wax, pluck, or use other hair removal methods such as razor shaving to manually remove hairs as this can lead to infection, inflammation, ingrown hairs, disrupting growth cycles and damaging skin with painful rashes resulting from painful hair removal procedures.
2. Apply a Loofah
After your laser treatment, some dead hair will naturally shed, often appearing as blackhead-like bumps. This is perfectly natural.
This process may take 2-6 weeks as hair grows in cycles and needs time to return to its regular growth cycle after laser hair removal sessions.
At this stage, it’s crucial not to pick or pluck at your hairs as this will disrupt their natural growth cycle and counteract any laser treatment’s benefits. While you can still shave and trim to maintain neatness, waxing or chemical depilatory products like Nair should be avoided until all of the shedding process has taken place (this usually takes several weeks). Skipping shaving for several days post treatment can speed up this process significantly.
Two to three days following laser treatments, it’s essential that you begin exfoliating the area gently. Use a loofah sponge, puffy shower sponge or soft washcloth with gentle scrub or exfoliating body wash in a circular motion on the treated area; repeat at least twice or three times weekly to help hair follicles release hair once they no longer connect to shaft, while also helping prevent build-up of dead skin cells that could prevent full release.
Be sure to apply a cooling aloe vera gel after exfoliation to help soothe any irritation or sunburn that might result from exfoliation, while managing any redness or swelling that might arise as well as manage any redness and swelling that may arise from this process.
Always have some ice cubes or a cold compress on hand in case you find yourself experiencing discomfort; these cold remedies will help reduce inflammation and alleviate any associated discomfort.
3. Apply a Tea Tree Oil
After laser treatment, it’s common for dead hairs to begin falling out shortly afterwards. While this might suggest that it wasn’t effective, this process is actually simply your body reacting to any damage done to hair follicles by the laser beams.
Your body naturally sheds unwanted hairs over time; however, to speed up this process you can exfoliate at least once or twice weekly with a scrub containing natural oil or moisturizer to clear away clogging debris that prevents hairs from falling out. This will remove any obstructions to their removal.
Before beginning treatment, it’s essential to avoid all forms of hair removal such as waxing, plucking or shaving as these methods interfere with your body’s natural cycle of growing and shedding skin cells.
If you attempt to shave, trim, or pluck your hair again after receiving laser therapy, the follicles may be stimulated to grow back, which would counteract its benefits. Furthermore, avoid engaging in strenuous exercise as this could clog pores leading to infections that lead to pimples.
Be mindful not to rub or touch your skin after laser treatments as this could cause irritation and inflammation – potentially leading to infection as a result.
Once your laser treatments have concluded, it’s important to use a gentle cleanser and avoid harsh soaps. Also be wary of sun exposure as prolonged exposure may result in dark spots on your skin – if tanning lotion or cream are your choice of tanning product!
Many patients will experience itchy skin following laser treatments, but you should not scratch or pick at irritated areas. Scratching or picking can increase skin sensitivity, leading to permanent scarring. To alleviate itching you can apply cold compress or moisturizer directly onto the area in need; but keep in mind itching is an entirely natural response after laser therapy treatments; for any further irritation you can take an over-the-counter steroid cream or Tylenol for pain relief if this fails.
4. Apply a Lemon Juice
After each laser hair removal treatment session, your body naturally sheds dead skin cells while at the same time dismantling any remaining hair follicles – this process typically takes four weeks. One way to speed this shedding process up is exfoliating. While you shouldn’t exfoliate too soon after an appointment (it could cause irritation), regular exfoliating should take place between treatments using either sugar or salt scrub washes with circular movements on a washcloth to accelerate this shedding and get you ready for another appointment session!
Waxing or plucking of hair will also disrupt this process and could even destroy follicles altogether. Shaving can still be used between treatments as long as a sharp razor is used and no unnecessary shaving occurs; any remaining hair above the surface could absorb energy from laser light and damage your skin further.
Laser hair removal treatments should be undertaken as a series for maximum effect. Once complete, many technicians recommend scheduling maintenance sessions every six months to capture any remaining hairs that might have escaped destruction from the laser light.
