After having your hair removed with laser technology, some regrowth may occur after treatment – this is completely normal and indicates that it worked successfully.
However, it is essential not to cause further irritation by shaving too soon or waxing/plucking too soon before your appointment. Shaving is fine before an appointment but waxing/plucking are not.
Shaving
Shaving before laser hair removal helps the laser’s light energy avoid being absorbed by hair above your skin’s surface, which could impede its effectiveness and lead to side effects like redness, swelling or irritation. Therefore, you should shave the area being treated prior to or during your session.
Utilize a clean single-blade razor and use only water when moisturizing or applying shaving cream; doing this may clog pores and increase razor bumps. Instead, consider using an exfoliator with premium grade beads to eliminate dead skin cells and help your razor glide more easily across the surface of the skin.
After your laser hair removal session, it is also advised that you allow your skin some time to heal in case any discomfort was felt during shaving. In addition, swimming in lakes, rivers or oceans should also be avoided as chlorine and bacteria could irritate the skin further.
Furthermore, it’s best to wait until after laser hair removal has taken place before engaging in methods such as waxing, plucking or bleaching the treated area’s hairs – this can damage hair follicles and diminish results by encouraging new, thinner or darker growth of regrowth.
Once your laser hair removal sessions have concluded, you should notice that hair grows less frequently and requires less shaving sessions; saving both time and money in the process. Your results won’t be permanent however and may still need to be maintained occasionally.
Laser hair removal is the ultimate solution to permanently reduce your need to shave. After just a few sessions, you’ll be free of time-consuming grooming routine and enjoy smooth, beautiful skin – which comes as an added confidence boost! Get more information by booking a consultation either online or over the phone to explore laser hair removal’s capabilities in helping you realize your ideal body!
Waxing
To maximize results from laser hair removal, it’s essential to abide by specific skin care protocols. This means avoiding tanning beds and UV rays as well as not shaving the treatment area prior to a session. Furthermore, waxing, tweezing and plucking should be avoided since such practices interfere with laser light’s ability to target and destroy hair follicles effectively.
Shaving should be performed a few days prior to having laser hair removal done, in order to ensure your hair has reached an ideal length for treatment and that light can effectively target it. Furthermore, doing this can reduce any adverse side effects like redness and swelling commonly experienced after laser treatment.
Once your laser hair removal treatment is complete, you may notice some hair is falling out. This is good news; this indicates that any new growth will likely be finer and lighter in color than before; furthermore it shows that the laser has successfully damaged hair follicles; if this concerns you further it is important to exfoliate the area so all damaged strands are eliminated.
Avoid shaving in between laser sessions to minimize hair regrowth at shorter lengths than would have occurred without shaving, which can be quite frustrating since many people shave daily. With multiple sessions of laser hair removal however, shaving frequency may decrease significantly or even be eliminated altogether.
Many people mistakenly believe that one laser hair removal treatment will permanently end their need to shave. Unfortunately, this isn’t always true as each individual’s hair growth cycle differs and up to six laser treatments (with possible top up sessions) could be required before any permanent effect can be seen on unwanted hair growth. Should you decide to shave in between appointments, regrowth must occur before shaving again can begin again.
Trimming
Laser hair removal works by targeting dark pigment in hair follicles with light energy to destroy it, stopping production of new hairs and interrupting their cycle of growth. While this effect won’t last permanently; hair will return after some time; however, treatment series can permanently reduce hair growth within an area treated.
Before and after laser hair removal treatments to maximize results, there are a few things to keep in mind. First of all, any products which lighten your skin such as sunless tanning products, self-tanner and bleaching cream should be avoided. Furthermore, avoid plucking and tweezing treatments as this removes hairs directly from the roots which interferes with laser treatments.
Before receiving laser treatments, the area to be treated must first be shaved at least 24 hours in advance to help minimize skin surface damage from its light energy. Waxing and plucking should also be avoided to minimize side effects such as redness, swelling and itching during sessions.
After your laser hair removal treatment session, the hair will begin to fall out, which is a sure sign that the laser treatment was successful. Exfoliate the area prior to shaving to help eliminate damaged follicles for increased efficacy of first post-treatment shave.
As your treatment progresses, the frequency of your shaving sessions should lessen with each passing treatment session. Over time, shaving should only need to be done once or twice every month which means you could save both money and irritation by no longer needing razors and products for shaving! Furthermore, you no longer have to deal with razor bumps or irritation. So if you’re tired of dealing with all the hassles of shaving regularly and long for permanent results – consider laser hair removal! Reach out for more information today or schedule your free consultation – let us help you achieve the body of your dreams!
Exfoliating
Hair grows in cycles, and laser hair removal focuses on this phase. Once treatment has concluded, however, you may experience ingrown hairs regrowth around the treated area that may become uncomfortable or even painful to manage.
Ingrown hairs are caused by dead skin cells blocking your pores. Exfoliation is one effective way of avoiding ingrowns; however, you should wait at least 24 hours after laser treatment before exfoliating, since your skin could still be very delicate and exfoliation could potentially irritate further.
After 24 hours have passed, you should recommence with your regular exfoliation routine. Use a gentle exfoliant like sugar or salt scrubs and gently rub into skin using circular motion. In addition, using an aloe vera-based moisturizer may also keep skin feeling smooth.
Your hair follicles must remain intact in order for the laser to target them effectively. Waxing, plucking and other hair removal methods that damage follicles must be avoided until after treatment has taken place.
Typically, shaving is the best way to get rid of extra hairs on your body, though you should keep in mind not to overdo it; too frequent shaving sessions may irritate skin and require breaks between sessions.
Before and after laser hair removal sessions, it’s best to avoid swimming pools, lakes and oceans as these environments contain chlorine which may irritate skin while harboring bacteria and algae that could potentially lead to infections.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it’s also wise to avoid dermabrasion treatments and chemical peels as these treatments may be too aggressive on the skin, compromising your results and interfering with results. Speak to your laser hair removal specialist about what would be an ideal plan for you.
