It appears darker and thicker as it has been charred by the laser this is good.
Laser hair removal aftercare exfoliate.
Laser hair removal treatments.
Taking care of the skin that is going to be treated is important for your safety and comfort as well as to ensure the treatment is as effective as possible.
Starting 48 72 hours after your laser hair removal treatment start exfoliating.
Let s talk about what to expect after a laser hair removal appointment.
Find out how to care for your skin before and after hair removal treatment including what to avoid before laser hair removal.
While this may look like new hair growth it is actually dead hair pushing its way out of your follicles.
Laser hair removal is among the most efficient methods available to remove unwanted hair on almost any area of the body including the legs chin bikini line and armpits after a series of three to six sessions most clients experience up to 90 permanent hair reduction.
You can help exfoliate the hairs by taking a hot shower and rubbing the area with a loofah or washcloth.
It is recommended that you exfoliate the area to remove any residual color.
After a session of laser hair removal particularly on sensitive areas it is normal to feel a sensation of warmth in the area slightly similar to that of a very mild sunburn.
Laser hair removal treatments introduce focused energy from intense pulsed light or laser light to the pigment of hair follicles thus causing damage preventing or reducing re growth although the procedure is tested fda approved safe and effective there are possible side effects and risks post treatment.
Shedding of the hair may occur between five and 14 days after an intense pulsed light treatment.
Pre care after care.
It may also appear darker and thicker in some areas such as bikini line.
If applicable apply numbing cream 30 to 40 minutes prior to your treatment.
Pre care post care instructions for laser hair removal book free consultation or appointment download pre care post care instructions for laser hair removal pre care instructions for laser hair removal do not moisturize or put lotion on before treatment as degree of moisture of the skin and the moisture content of the follicles in the area to.
All products must be completely removed prior to treatment.
This is a natural process of laser hair removal and the hair is now in a shedding stage.
The skin may also appear red in colour and the area around the follicle itself may become raised these normal side effects usually disappear 24 48hrs after each session.
Use a washcloth puffy shower sponge a loofah or an exfoliating shower wash to help the process along.
After laser hair removal treatment the hair may still appear to be growing.