Laser Hair Removal - Pre & Post Treatment Care Tips

Laser Hair Removal – Pre & Post Treatment Care Tips

Introduction

● Laser hair removal is a procedure that removes and reduces the growth of unwanted hair ● The light, when targeted on specific areas, is absorbed by melanin – the pigment that gives hair and skin their color ● The absorbed light damages the hair follicles ● The damaged follicles are then incapable of producing new hair ● Laser hair removal takes multiple sessions to show noticeable

Things You Should Prepare Before The Treatment

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Review Medical History Discuss Risks Stop Plucking or Waxing Avoid Sun Exposure Clean the Area Thoroughly Prep the Area by Shaving

Review Medical History ● Just like every other medical treatment, your doctor will ask you for an overview of your medical history ● You may have certain conditions that the laser can interfere with ● The doctor may even assess the health of your skin, look into previous conditions or dermatological procedures that you may have undergone

Discuss Risks

● A session with your doctor can enlighten you on the risks associated with undergoing laser therapy for hair removal ● It is essential that you have real expectations from your LHR session ● Skin irritation and changes in pigmentation can occur as side effects to LHR ● Get a clear picture of the benefits, side effects and estimated sessions to get your desirable results.

Stop Plucking or Waxing ● Laser hair removal targets the follicles of the hair ● For an effective treatment, hair must be present in the follicles to absorb the heat targeted by the laser ● Removing the hair from the follicle will leave no means for heat to be absorbed, therefore leaving no scope for heat transfer ● So avoid plucking, epilating or threading to have an effective session

Avoid Sun Exposure

● Before the scheduled date of your appointment and during the sessions , you must avoid sun exposure ● Sun damage can cause your skin to get sensitive and you may experience adverse effects when it gets exposed to lasers ● Skin experts do not recommend getting laser therapy with the slightest of

Clean the Area Thoroughly

● The area of laser treatment should be thoroughly cleaned prior to the appointment ● Your skin should not have any amount of makeup, moisturiser, lotion or ointment ● The ingredients in those products can react with the laser.

Prep the Area by Shaving

● The only methods of hair removal allowed before you go in for lasers is shaving it’s best to let the doctor see the growth to analyse the hair and the energy required ● In between sessions if there is a requirement to remove hair , it’s best to shave it

Things You Should Prepare After The Treatment

● Avoid Applying Makeup Or Lotion ● Cleanse the Area ● Refrain From Waxing, Threading, Tweezing ● Use Cold Compress for Red Bumps or Rashes

Avoid Applying Makeup Or Lotion

● You may face irritation after the procedure ● To keep the irritation to a minimum, you must keep the area clean and dry ● Avoiding makeup, lotion or deodorant is a good way to keep further redness at bay

Cleanse the Area

● It is essential to clean the area of treatment with plain soap and water ● Avoid scraping or rubbing the area of treatment for at least 4-5 days of getting the procedure done ● Gently pat and dry the skin to minimise abrasion on skin.

Refrain From Other Hair Removal Methods

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To achieve the best results without any complications, refrain from hair removal methods like plucking, waxing or tweezing even after the procedure

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Shaving is allowed in the course of time between multiple sessions. However, do not resort to shaving immediately after a session.

Use Cold Compress for Red Bumps or Rashes

● Laser hair removal (LHR) works best on people who have lighter skin tone and thicker hair growth ● Laser hair removal may leave a few red bumps, or may even result in redness, irritation and blisters. Place a clean, cool and damp cloth on such areas to cool them down ● This will also provide your skin some much-needed respite

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