Laser hair removal is one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the United States. It involves bathing the skin with light energy to remove unwanted hair. To ensure that the procedure is effective and that your skin is protected from any damage, it is important to take certain precautions after a laser hair removal treatment. Here are some of the things you should avoid doing after laser hair removal. For at least 48 hours after treatment, you should refrain from applying makeup, perfumed products, or whitening creams to the treated area.
You should also avoid scratching any blisters or crusts that may form, as this can cause scarring. Additionally, you should steer clear of waxing, tweezing, and threading throughout the treatment cycle. You should also abstain from hot baths and showers for 48 hours after treatment, as this can cause skin irritation. Exfoliating should also be avoided for at least 10 days after treatment, as it can clog pores and cause serious skin irritation. You should also keep away from harsh chemicals such as bleach or perfumed products for several days. It is important to stay out of the sun and avoid sun loungers after laser hair removal.
You should also shun hot showers, the gym, saunas, and hot tubs. Do not remove your hair on your own and forgo chemical creams, waxing, or sugar as these can damage the skin and interfere with treatment. Makeup and other beauty products should be eschewed for at least one day after laser hair removal. To protect your skin further, you should also shy away from other hair removal methods. Additionally, you should provide additional sun protection to the area of the body where laser hair removal was performed for approximately two weeks after treatment. You can exfoliate with sugar or salt with a washcloth or sponge, making a circulatory movement over the area of the body to be treated with laser hair removal.
However, it is important to follow your technician's advice and talk to them before treatment so you can ask questions and understand what is normal and what is abnormal after a laser hair removal treatment.
