Laser hair removal is an effective solution for eliminating unwanted body hair. Compared with waxing or other methods of hair removal, laser provides permanent results that last longer.
However, if you’re thinking about laser hair removal, it’s essential that you understand how best to prepare. Plumping and waxing impedes the laser’s ability to detect pigment in your follicles and therefore render the session ineffective.
1. No Shaving or Waxing for 24 Hours
When considering ways to remove unwanted hair, shaving may come to mind as a solution; however, laser treatment offers more efficient and safer means of reaching your goals.
Laser hair removal utilizes highly concentrated light pulses directed directly into hair follicles, which destroy them permanently. Compared to waxing which requires frequent visits as new hair grows back, laser treatment takes only several sessions for results that you want – saving both time and money long term!
While laser treatments may be uncomfortable for some individuals, they are far less painful than waxing. Waxing can result in side effects like ingrown hair outbreaks, redness and itching as well as even lead to bacterial infections in some instances. Laser hair removal pain can still be intense but is much less intense overall and even enjoyable depending on which area needs treating.
Prior to laser treatment, it’s crucial not to shave any area(s) which are being addressed by waxing or depilatory cream in the 24 hours leading up to your appointment, due to shaving’s stripping away of oils from the surface of the skin which leaves it extra delicate and vulnerable to its heat. You should still shave any other areas needing attention such as waxing or depilatory cream treatments as scheduled but ensure there are breaks between sessions.
Laser treatments should be scheduled approximately four to eight weeks apart for optimal results, to allow your body to rest and heal after each session – this ensures you can maintain a beautiful hair-free look! In fact, some women and men only require one session to experience noticeable hair removal compared to traditional waxing processes!
2. No Sunlight for 24 Hours
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective treatment option for all skin types, but its results could depend on how you prepare for each session. In addition to refraining from waxing, tweezing or plucking the areas to be treated before your appointment, avoid sun exposure to prevent darkerening of skin pigmentation while simultaneously targeting all hair follicles effectively.
People often think they cannot undergo laser hair removal treatments in the summer, but this is an outdated belief. To achieve optimal results and ensure successful treatments, minimizing time spent in direct sunlight before and after your appointment is essential – particularly for those with lighter skin tones as too much sun exposure will cause your skin to darken significantly and interfere with treatments by creating increased melanin. Furthermore, your time in direct sunlight increases risk for hyperpigmentation or burns after treatments have taken place.
Prior to your appointment, it is vital that you avoid tanning in the sun or salon and using self-tanners, which can increase contrast between skin tone and hair colour and lead to treatment failure. Furthermore, any form of intense cardio exercise that induces sweating such as gym classes, sauna sessions or sweaty cardio exercise that could irritate skin further could irritate it further and increase risk.
At the same time, any lotions or creams that darken your skin should also be avoided since these can interfere with the laser’s ability to target hair follicles. Furthermore, any methods that pull hairs out from their roots – like plucking or waxing – should also be avoided since this can stimulate regrowth.
Following your treatment, it is recommended to refrain from swimming and other water-based sports for 24-48 hours as the area will likely be sensitive. Instead, wet a soft washcloth in cool water and apply it directly onto the treated area for several minutes to help alleviate swelling and decrease discomfort. This may help minimize swelling.
3. No Shaving or Waxing for 48 Hours
Teenagers tend to notice unwanted hair growth around this age. Once this occurs, there are three options for hair removal: shaving, chemical depilatory creams or waxing – though only shaving should be used on an ongoing basis since it only trims hair from its surface; waxing removes roots of hair growth so growth may take several weeks to return post-waxing.
Waxing can produce side effects such as redness, minor bleeding and swelling at the treatment area that are sometimes uncomfortable and ingrown hair outbreaks may occur post-waxing – these can be painful! Laser hair removal treatments offer less-invasive alternatives for eliminating unwanted hair; though they take longer than waxing they’re more effective in terms of preventing unwanted regrowth than waxing does.
Before going through laser hair removal again, it is recommended to wait several weeks without waxing any areas where you have undergone laser hair removal, as waxing prevents the laser from targeting hair roots effectively. Tweezing and plucking also have this effect and should also be avoided as these activities disturb their roots. Likewise, no tanning products or lighteners should be applied to this area prior to laser hair removal as this could negatively impact results.
Laser hair removal is an efficient, safe, and permanent way to eliminate unwanted body hair. To achieve the optimal results of treatment, follow these guidelines in order to achieve success with laser hair removal at Bared Monkey today. Our team serves clients throughout New York City with over 20 FDA Approved laser machines – we look forward to helping you realize your aesthetic goals! Contact us for more details.
4. No Shaving or Waxing for 72 Hours
Laser hair removal provides permanent solutions, unlike waxing, to stopping future hair growth. Furthermore, it doesn’t harm surrounding skin or take long to perform; its side effects include redness, minor bleeding and swelling at the treated site – though using cool compresses and lotion can help alleviate these side effects.
Laser hair removal can feel similar to pincers or rubber bands slapping against your skin, although most people find the process relatively pain-free. Some prefer taking two Advil 30 minutes prior to their laser session in order to minimize discomfort.
Mistakenly shaving the day of their laser treatment can result in razor cuts and ingrown hair outbreaks, so it is best to postpone shaving until after visiting LH Spa & Rejuvenation for their appointment.
Before your appointment, it is essential that you begin preparing your skin. This means avoiding tanning products and lighteners as well as using a moisturizing cream that won’t irritate the skin. In addition, wearing loose yet comfortable clothing is always recommended.
After your laser treatment is over, you should notice that unwanted hair has significantly thinned. Furthermore, its growth back might even slow down significantly compared to its rate before treatment began.
Please continue using a mild, over-the-counter numbing cream to protect the area until your next laser appointment. It’s also advised that sun exposure be limited by applying sunscreen with at least SPF 30 protection.
Prior to laser hair removal, it’s recommended that patients refrain from plucking, waxing and electrolysis for six weeks as these methods disrupt hair follicles and may prevent them from responding well to laser treatment.
