You may experience some redness and swelling after undergoing laser hair removal treatments. To reduce any discomfort, apply ice to the treated area or your doctor may apply a steroid cream to the affected area. The treatment is considered safe when performed by trained skin professionals in a clean environment. However, patients can expect side effects such as redness, pain, and swelling.
To ensure that side effects are mild and short-lived, cosmetic providers instruct their patients to take precautionary measures after treatment. It is possible to shower after laser hair removal treatments, but you should avoid using hot water as it can irritate your skin even more. Instead, soak in a cool bath or apply a cold compress to the treated area to help calm the skin. Laser hair removal can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to avoid direct exposure to the sun for at least 24 hours after treatment.
If you have to go outside, be sure to apply a sunscreen with a protection factor of 30 or more. Saunas and steam baths can cause dehydration, so it's best to avoid them for at least 24 hours after laser hair removal treatments. Drinking alcohol can also dehydrate the body and should be avoided for at least 24 hours after laser hair removal treatments. It usually takes about 24 hours for the skin to heal after laser hair removal treatments, but some people may experience redness and swelling for a few days after treatment. After laser hair removal, the first step to protecting the skin is to stay away from direct sunlight. Additionally, provide additional sun protection to the area of the body where laser hair removal was performed for approximately two weeks after treatment.
Applying any type of skin care product after laser hair removal, including products such as makeup, shower gels and deodorants, could irritate the skin because it is very sensitive right after the session because it is in the process of healing. It's important to leave the hairs on their stems for laser hair removal to work, so avoid waxing or waxing during this time. For the first few days after receiving your laser hair removal treatment, you'll also want to avoid using topical beauty products. The treated area will lose hair during this time, specifically affected hairs that were in their anagen or “growth” phase. The best thing to do is to leave the area of the skin where you underwent laser hair removal free of any product, apart from aloe vera, for at least 24 hours.Regina Hair Removal Specialist is a hair removal salon in Singapore that has been in operation for more than 12 years.
You'll usually need to receive treatments over the next four to six weeks to treat each lock of hair in its growth phase until the hair stops growing permanently. The GentleMax Pro allows each patient to undergo a fully customizable laser hair removal treatment with little or no pain, discomfort, or downtime. Before taking any medication, be sure to consult your laser hair removal specialist and health care provider about any possible contraindications to your recent treatment. Laser hair removal is one of the few hair removal methods whose results last for years and, in some cases, forever.
