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How should I prepare my skin for laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal does not require any special skin preparations,
although you should always 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?
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Shave the area to be treated. This ensures that the laser
goes directly to the hair root and avoids hair burning on
the surface.
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
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indicate you have selected too high a power level for your skin
type. Please refer to the "Patch Test" section. Also note, any
longer lasting redness will also disappear.
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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.
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