Laser hair removal is a popular cosmetic treatment that delivers real and lasting results. It’s a quick, virtually painless, and effective treatment that will help you achieve smoother and hair-free skin after just a few sessions. If you want to say goodbye to your razor for good and avoid all the hassles associated with temporary hair removal methods, you may be the perfect candidate for laser hair removal in Indian Harbour Beach.
What Should You Avoid Before and After Laser Hair Removal in Melbourne & Indian Harbour Beach?
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive laser treatment that uses the power of laser energy to prevent hair growth on the face and body. Though the process is quick and relatively straightforward, it’s important that you know what’s required to prepare your skin before treatment and what specific aftercare instructions you’ll need to follow up with after to ensure the best results and promote quick healing.
Preparing for Your Laser Hair Removal Treatments
Avoid Certain Hair Removal Methods
Once you undergo your initial consultation and are confirmed as a good candidate for laser hair removal in Indian Harbour Beach, you can schedule your first appointment.
Before your treatment, you must avoid any type of hair removal method or treatment that removes the hair from the follicle at the root. For laser hair removal treatments to be completely effective, the hair follicles must have actively growing hair. If you do shave, you’ll need to do it at least 12 hours before your treatment. Shaving is acceptable before treatments because it only cuts the hair, but you must avoid waxing, electrolysis, and tweezing.
Stay Out of the Sun
Getting a sunburn before a laser hair removal treatment will negatively affect your skin and create less-than-ideal conditions for the treatment. For that reason, it’s important that you avoid sun exposure in the days leading up to your treatment and wear quality sunscreen to prevent sunburn if you are out in the sun.
Avoid Certain Products
Topical products that contain certain anti-aging ingredients can increase skin sensitivity, which can cause discomfort during and after a laser hair removal treatment. Your technician will provide you with a comprehensive list of topical products to temporarily avoid leading up to your treatment.
Additionally, depending on what areas you choose to treat, you may need to refrain from scheduling certain anti-aging skin care treatments that also increase sensitivity and could cause inflammation and irritation during treatment.
Avoid Alcohol Consumption and Caffeine
Alcohol and caffeine dehydrate the skin, while also making it more sensitive to the laser light. For that reason, you must avoid alcohol consumption for several days before your treatment to ensure adequate skin hydration and limit or reduce caffeine intake to ensure the best results. Swap these beverages for water to increase skin hydration in the days leading up to your session.
Avoid Intense Exercise Right Before Your Treatment
If you plan on working out the day of your treatment, schedule it well before your appointment or hold off until the next day. An increase in your body temperature combined with excessive sweating can affect your comfort levels during the treatment.
Laser Hair Removal Aftercare Instructions
There’s no downtime after laser hair removal in Indian Harbour Beach, but there are some specific aftercare instructions you must follow to help your skin heal and avoid the skin irritation and inflammation that can result when these instructions aren’t followed. Aside from following these aftercare directives, you can resume all your normal daily activities and even return to work if needed.
Avoid Sun Exposure
After your treatment, your skin will be more susceptible to sun damage and the effects of UVA and UVB rays. For that reason, use quality sunscreen or wear protective clothing to guard against sun damage.
Avoid Hot Environments
You may experience some slight redness and irritation after your treatment, which is normal and will subside in the days that follow. However, heat may temporarily irritate your skin as will sweating, so you’ll want to avoid any hot environments immediately following your treatment, including saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and even hot showers.
Avoid Certain Topical Products
You’ll also need to avoid certain topical products after treatment to avoid irritating your skin. These include, but are not limited to, products with exfoliating ingredients or retinol.
For example, you may need to temporarily avoid using deodorant after getting laser hair removal in the underarm area.
Your technician will give you details about how to care for your skin, which products to temporarily refrain from using, and what to use to moisturize and hydrate your skin and help promote healing.
Avoid Certain Clinical Treatments
Some clinical treatments can be scheduled after laser hair removal, but others cannot because they will interfere with the healing process. Ask your technician about which treatments you’ll need to wait on after your hair removal session so that you can schedule them accordingly.
Avoid Certain Antibiotics and Medications
Some medications and antibiotics can increase photosensitivity, which can lead to adverse reactions after laser hair removal. Photosensitivity is the skin’s sensitivity to light. If you take anti-inflammatory medications, anti-depressants, antihistamines, or hormone medications, you may need to temporarily stop using them before and after treatment.
When you go in for your initial consultation, let your laser hair removal technician know which medications, if any, you’re currently taking so that she can advise you on how to proceed and prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Laser Hair Removal Treatments Will I Need?
Laser hair removal treatment plans vary based on the patient and the size and number of areas they choose to treat. However, most patients need six to eight sessions to achieve their desired results. Laser hair removal is only effective on hair follicles that are in an active growth phase. Scheduling multiple treatments allows the technician to target the most active hair follicles throughout the treatment plan.
How Long Will It Take To See My Results?
Most patients see the best results after completing seven laser hair removal treatments. You will see results after just one treatment, but the most noticeable results will come after completing a series of customized sessions.
What Areas Can It Treat?
Laser hair removal can remove unwanted hair from virtually anywhere on the body. The most popular treatment areas include the bikini/Brazilian area, the legs, back, chest, arms, trunk, underarms, face, and neck. You can also opt to treat more than one area during a session to achieve your results in less time.
When you go in for your initial consultation, discuss your desired treatment areas with your technician so that, once you’re confirmed as a good candidate, she can customize your treatment plan accordingly and get you one step closer to hair-free skin.
Ready to experience all the benefits of laser hair removal? We offer complimentary consultations and will design a customized treatment plan perfect for your needs so you can experience all the benefits of smooth, hair-free skin and the permanent results that come from completing the required number of sessions. Schedule a consultation with us today at Refinery Medspa & Wellness in West Melbourne and Indian Harbor, FL, and we will work closely with you to create a tailored treatment plan to help you achieve the results you’re looking for. Alternatively, you can also call us at 321-341-3321 to reach us in West Melbourne, FL, or call us at 321-428-3004 to reach us in Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Don’t forget to follow us on social media for our latest deals and specials & events!
