Yes, but wait 4-6 weeks after having undergone laser hair removal treatment before waxing the area. This is due to the need for some hair growth for laser treatment to work effectively.
Waxing actually reduces the effectiveness of laser treatments by closing off hair follicles, meaning additional sessions will likely be required to achieve your desired results.
1. Before the Treatment
Before and after laser hair removal treatments, it’s essential that the surrounding skin be taken care of carefully. This means staying clear of makeup, limiting sun exposure as much as possible and using sunscreen whenever available; also avoiding products which could aggravate existing irritation; as well as refraining from shaving or waxing areas which will be treated as this can exacerbate side effects like redness, swelling and blisters that arise as a result.
At least six weeks before receiving laser treatment, it’s best to avoid waxing and tweezing the area you wish to treat with waxes and tweezers, since laser light needs to see and target individual hair follicles to be effective at eliminating them. If shaving before treatment sessions becomes necessary, make sure that you use a sharp, new blade; older razor blades could lead to contact dermatitis which could make treatment less successful and cause painful contact dermatitis flare-ups that make treatment less effective overall.
Plucking and threading should also be avoided to prevent disruption to the hair follicle and cause further growth of unwanted hair. Shaving is usually fine as long as a fresh razor is used and no harsh substances such as alcohol or darkening creams are applied directly onto skin surface.
Before commencing laser treatment, the last thing you should do is shave the area being treated as this can affect skin pigmentation and make it more difficult for the laser beams to target hair follicles. Shaving also aids skin recovery more quickly while helping avoid cuts or nicks during sessions.
Reducing hair with laser is more of a permanent solution than actual removal, though you should still attend 8-12 sessions separated by 2 weeks to achieve nearly hairless skin – though you may still require shaving twice weekly at most.
2. After the Treatment
Before or after receiving laser hair removal treatments, it is crucial that the treated areas do not experience waxing as this removes hair from its root which prevents laser treatment from working efficiently and damages skin as a result of waxing; furthermore it could have negative implications on treatment results.
Before beginning laser hair removal sessions, it is crucial that the area you will be treating be shaved so there is no visible hair on its surface. This will prevent thermal injury while also enabling laser energy to reach hair follicles directly. Furthermore, it is wise not to tweeze or pluck hairs prior to your session as doing so can adversely impact its results.
Laser treatments work by disabling the bulb of a hair follicle to stop it producing hair growth, and may take multiple sessions before achieving your desired results. To get optimal results from hair removal treatments it is important to refrain from tweezing or waxing between sessions for maximum success.
Some common side effects of laser treatments may include redness, swelling or small bumps on the skin, which should fade over time for most people. It may be necessary to use anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen in order to manage pain and minimize discomfort from laser treatment sessions.
After your laser hair removal treatment, it is crucial to apply aloe vera ointment several times each day on the area that was treated in order to keep skin hydrated and moisturized while healing occurs. Furthermore, direct sunlight must be avoided and sunscreen may need to be worn if necessary.
As soon as your treatment area has fully healed, avoid tweezing or waxing it again until all irritants have dissipated, since waxing can increase your chances of blisters or scarring as well as cause hairs to grow back differently than they should. However, you can continue shave the area to maintain the desired look.
3. During the Treatment
Laser hair removal requires that hair follicles contain hair. Waxing or plucking before having laser treatments cannot reach them and disable them effectively; so for best results it is wise to avoid waxing, tweezing and plucking in the area that will be treated 4-6 weeks before having an appointment scheduled; shaving is acceptable however.
Before your appointment, it is wise to use an over-the-counter topical numbing cream on areas to be treated at least 24 hours in advance of any waxing, tweezing or plucking sessions in the treatment area. These topical numbing creams can help ease discomfort during treatments by temporarily numbing skin before treatment begins and making the experience much less unpleasant.
Keep your treatment area out of direct sunlight until after your laser hair removal session to protect the area and make it appear better post-treatment. A broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher would be most appropriate, and wearing long sleeves and/or a hat if possible would further aid this effort.
Moisturizer should also be applied liberally during treatments if your skin is particularly delicate, to keep the area hydrated and soft for maximum comfort during procedures. This will keep skin hydrated and soothe itchy areas as part of a relaxation technique for the entire treatment session.
Laser hair removal isn’t a quick fix for unwanted hair; it takes multiple sessions before seeing results that suit you. But laser hair removal may provide lasting hair reduction if used in tandem with waxing or other methods between treatments.
If you are considering laser hair removal, be sure to avoid waxing and tweezing in the treatment area and allow at least six weeks between each session – this will maximize the efficacy of laser treatments! For more information or a consultation appointment at LH Spa & Rejuvenation. We look forward to hearing from you!
4. After the Treatment
If you want your laser hair removal treatment to be as successful as possible, a few key things must be done afterward to maximize effectiveness. These include not showering with hot water (use lukewarm or cold instead), not going to sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi and avoiding direct sunlight on areas that have been treated. Using sunscreen with SPF 50+ should also be practiced daily on treated areas.
Waxing or plucking hairs in areas treated by laser should also be avoided, since treated areas will undergo regrowth cycles which are completely natural processes; in this stage of their cycle the regrowth hairs will typically be fine, light and fluffy and won’t react with laser light; they are easily removed using razor or waxing methods.
Exfoliation should also be practiced regularly during this phase, using a washcloth and scrub wash applied in circular motion. This will speed up hair shedding in the area while simultaneously prepping it for treatment.
Once the regrowth phase has concluded, you can start waxing or plucking again in that area, provided it has been two weeks since your last treatment session. To be subjected to laser energy effectively, hair must be in its anagen (growth) stage.
After four weeks, it is generally recommended that hair regrowth reaches an acceptable length before shaving the area again, since shaving will irritate and damage hair follicles more. If necessary, electric razors are recommended as these reduce damage while offering minimal irritation; additionally an aftershave moisturizer can provide added support after each shave.
