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Laser Hair Removal Aftercare

So you’ve decided to get laser hair removal—hooray! Your days of shaving and waxing unwanted hair are almost over. Make your experience and results even better with our list of laser hair removal prep tips!

Immediate Post-treatment Care: Soothing and Protecting Your Skin

After treatment, there may be redness and swelling, which typically resolve within 24 hours. The general advice is to be gentle with your skin as if you have a mild sunburn. Unlike waxing, there’s no downtime after laser hair removal treatments, but proper aftercare steps should be followed to get the smooth skin you want:

There are no restrictions on bathing or makeup, but be gentle for the first 24-48 hours.

A topical product like aloe vera gel may be applied if desired.

Protect all treated areas from direct sun exposure to reduce any chance of hyperpigmentation.

Don’t wax, tweeze, thread, sugar, or use hair removal creams while getting laser hair removal treatments.

Long-term Aftercare: Maximizing Your Results

From silky-smooth skin to freedom from outdated methods and saving time and money, the benefits of laser hair removal are unmatched!

  • Avoid sun exposure, sunless tanner, and tanning beds. Your skin must be at its natural or baseline tone to be treated safely and effectively.
  • Exfoliate the skin gently to prevent ingrown hairs and remove dead skin cells that may trap hair beneath the surface.
  • Moisturize to keep skin hydrated and healthy.
  • Keep up with your treatments! Hair grows in cycles, so it takes multiple sessions to target every active follicle
  • Shave as often as you want, but keep avoiding waxing, tweezing, sugaring, and hair removal creams for at least 4 weeks before treatment so the hair follicle stays intact.

Laser Hair Removal Preparation Faqs

Results from each laser hair removal session are permanent. The laser targets pigment in each hair follicle, and the heat destroys the follicle, disrupting the growth cycle. The average client is up to 95% hair-free in 7 to 10 treatments.

Laser hair removal is an effective, common procedure to remove unwanted hair. It targets pigment in hair follicles. The concentrated light is converted to heat, which destroys the hair follicle and prevents future hair growth.

Many describe the sensation of laser hair removal as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. Compared to painful waxing, laser hair removal is tolerated well by most people and treatments are fast.

Many describe the sensation of laser hair removal as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. Compared to painful waxing, laser hair removal is tolerated well by most people and treatments are fast.

Yes! It’s recommended to shave the treated area the day of or before your laser hair removal treatments. The laser is better able to target the hair follicles with clean-shaven skin.

The number of laser sessions needed will vary from person to person. Generally, clients see up to 30% hair reduction after their first treatment. After 7 to 10 treatments spaced five weeks apart, clients are up to 95%+ hair-free and may only require maintenance treatments.

The number of laser sessions needed will vary from person to person. Generally, clients see up to 30% hair reduction after their first treatment. After 7 to 10 treatments spaced five weeks apart, clients are up to 95%+ hair-free and may only require maintenance treatments.

The number of laser sessions needed will vary from person to person. Generally, clients see up to 30% hair reduction after their first treatment. After 7 to 10 treatments spaced five weeks apart, clients are up to 95%+ hair-free and may only require maintenance treatments.