After laser hair removal sessions, you will experience an initial period of hair shedding. Although this shedding may appear like stubble or hair regrowth, your body is actually pushing these treated hairs toward the surface so they can fall out naturally.
Do not panic if you notice red bumps and some swelling on the skin; just leave them alone and don’t tweeze or wax them away!
Exfoliate the Area
Laser hair removal can be an effective method for eliminating unwanted body hair, yet the process requires patience and caution. As with any treatment, there are certain things you should and shouldn’t do to help minimize side effects from laser hair removal. For instance, in order to protect hair follicles during the first four weeks post-laser hair removal it is wise to avoid shaving any areas shaved as this can damage them and lead to increased side effects. Exfoliate regularly to accelerate hair shedding and keep skin in optimal condition, using something gentle like KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub as an example of such product that contains pumice buffing beads to remove dead skin cells, along with lactic and glycerin acids to keep pores clear; safe and gentle on sensitive skin types while also including bisabolol for soothing the area.
Keep this in mind before your laser hair removal appointment: for optimal results, any skincare products including makeup, body lotion and deodorant should be kept off of the treated area in the 24 hours following laser hair removal on your face. Even makeup may clog the pores and interfere with results.
If you choose to wear makeup after laser hair removal, select a mineral-based formula that won’t irritate the skin. Furthermore, applying refrigerated aloe vera gel or cold compress to the area could also help ease pain, redness or swelling that might arise from this procedure.
Before and after your laser hair removal sessions, it is also advised that you refrain from tanning with either spray tans or tanning lotions for several days to help minimize any adverse UV ray reactions that could harm hair follicles and interfere with its results. Furthermore, space your treatments no sooner than six weeks apart so as to lower risk of hypopigmentation (light spots) and hyperpigmentation (dark spots). By adhering consistently with all recommended precautions after each laser hair removal session, better results can be achieved more quickly!
Moisturize the Area
Your treated area might feel sensitive after receiving laser hair removal treatment, especially if it was on arms or legs. A good moisturizer such as aloe vera can be very soothing to this area and help alleviate redness and itching, while strong-scented or oil-containing products should not be applied until your skin feels better.
After your laser hair removal session, it is wise to refrain from all other forms of hair removal such as waxing, plucking and threading in order to allow your pores to open naturally and allow the hairs to shed in their normal cycles. If necessary, only use an electric razor when shaving in this area – do not manually pull or pluck any individual follicles out!
After laser hair removal, it’s essential to apply a light cream or gel over the area. Heavy creams may clog your pores and lead to breakouts; or worse yet, hairs could become embedded underneath your skin and form ingrown hairs. Gel formulas offer better hydration for your skin and should be applied frequently during the day to keep hydration levels at their highest level.
Within days, your hairs should begin to shed naturally from your skin. To speed up this process, exfoliating will help the hairs emerge through pores more rapidly. But it’s important to avoid scrubbing or squeezing as this could cause irritation and infection.
One common reason that hair gets trapped in pores after laser hair removal is due to heat from the laser machine opening up your pores, leading them to fill with dead skin cells, dirt and bacteria which eventually get trapped inside them causing blockages which then create tiny infections known as pimples in response.
Before and after laser hair removal sessions, it’s also wise to avoid other skincare products, such as makeup, deodorant, lotions or scented cosmetics as these could clog your pores and lead to pimple formation. Allowing the skin to breath will allow any toxins released through laser hair removal sessions to leave its course without creating new pimples on its own.
Apply a Cold Compress
Following laser hair removal treatments, your body will naturally shed any remaining hair bulbs, creating red bumps or ingrown-hair-like appearances that may make it appear as though new growth has emerged when none is. Do not attempt to tweeze or pluck these hairs; doing so could damage skin tissue and disrupt the growth cycle.
Instead, you can speed up the shedding process by exfoliating regularly using a washcloth and mild soap or scrub wash. Simply put on your skin the scrubber and rub in circular motion before wiping. Exfoliation several times every week can accelerate shedding while also priming the area for further treatments.
Makeup, body washes or deodorant should also be avoided immediately following laser hair removal as these can irritate sensitive skin even further. Wait at least 24 hours before using these items again.
One reason you might develop pimples after laser hair removal is due to the heat produced by the laser machine, which opens your pores up, filling them with debris and leading to microinfections on the surface of your skin that eventually manifest as pimples.
Pimples may occur as a result of waxing, shaving or plucking hair removed prior to laser therapy treatment, which irritates the skin and triggers its immune system into responding with inflammation and redness. Preexisting conditions like rosacea or psoriasis may also clog your pores leading to inflammation.
If you have an ongoing problem with pimples, consulting with a dermatologist might be able to help. They may prescribe medication or skin care products that could help clear them up; in the meantime, keep your skin clean by limiting activities that produce sweat such as working out or playing sports that make sweaty skin. Doing this will prevent pores from becoming blocked up and therefore pimples as they heal will likely be smaller in number than their predecessors.
Call Body Details
Laser hair removal is a safe, permanent way to eliminate unwanted facial and body hair. As an alternative to shaving, waxing, plucking and chemical depilators, laser treatments deliver a pulse of energy that penetrates deep into pigmented hair follicles where heat penetrates deep enough to damage their structures, effectively inhibiting future hair growth.
For optimal effectiveness, six to eight treatment sessions should be undertaken over a span of time for maximum effect. This allows your skin to recuperate between sessions and reduce irritation; for an enjoyable treatment experience, apply topical numbing cream prior to starting any sessions.
Before your laser appointment, ensure all makeup, lotions, and ointments from the area being treated are removed as these can obstruct its ability to target pigmented hair follicles. Furthermore, sun exposure including tanning beds or self-tanners should be limited prior to making an appointment; sunburn can cause blistering which could impact its effectiveness; most laser professionals won’t treat areas that are either tanned or burnt during treatment.
Prevent shaving the area both before and between laser treatments as this will result in hairs that have entered different phases of their growth cycle, making them unsuitable targets for laser treatment. Allow telogen-stage hairs (resting phase of hair growth process) to grow to an appropriate length so they can be targeted by laser.
After treatment, your skin may feel tender or sore for one or two days; also it’s normal for discolorations to develop briefly but usually clears within seven days or so.
Laser hair removal usually results in redness, swelling and tenderness at the site of treatment. If these side effects persist beyond 48 hours post treatment, contact a qualified dermatologist or skincare specialist immediately so they can recommend an effective course of action for you to take.
