Advertisement
How should I prepare my skin for laser hair removal?
© The Dezac Group
Laser hair removal does not require any special skin
preparations, although you should ensure your skin is
clean. Laser hair removal is most effective on pale skin so
we recommend avoiding sunbathing, sun beds and fake
tanning if possible.
How should I prepare the hairs for laser hair removal?
The hair needs to be visible enough for the laser to be
aimed at the base of the hair. Long hairs may be trimmed
© The Dezac Group
before treatment if necessary.
How will my skin appear after the treatment?
Generally no perceptible changes will be apparent. A slight
redness after treatment may occur but will normally fade
over 24 hours. Any localised redness after treatment is
caused by the destruction of the hair follicles and is quite
normal. However, if any redness remains after 24 hours this
would indicate you have selected too high a power level
for your skin type. Please refer to the "Patch Test" section.
© The Dezac Group
Also note, any longer lasting redness will also disappear.
QU E S T I ON S AN D A NS W E R S
After Laser Hair Removal is there anything to avoid?
Sun exposure or deep tanning should be avoided for at
least a week. If the skin is exposed use a sunscreen. Also
avoid using abrasive cleansers or skin peeling treatments.
Avoid swimming in chlorinated water or using a hot tub for
48 hours. The chlorine in the water can result in itchiness.
Is there any aftercare routine I should follow?
If you wish, you can apply an unperfumed soothing
lotion, an ice pack or wet towel to cool the treated area.
Take care to keep the treated area particularly clean for
3 days. Ideally, use an anti-bacterial soap twice daily.
When treating the underarms, avoid using antiperspirant
deodorant for 2–3 days.
How often can I repeat Laser Hair Removal treatment?
As long as the hair follicle or surrounding skin is not red,
sore or inflamed, treatment can be repeated after 24 hours.
Most people wait 3–4 weeks between treatments to see
which hairs have been shed and to identify new regrowth.
The timing for follow on treatments is not critical. Choose a
time which is convenient for you. Avoid excessive treatment
on the same region at one time. This may cause reddening
and swelling.
SALON LASER TWEEZER
13
™
Advertisement
