Find out how to care for your skin before and after hair removal treatment, including what to avoid before laser hair removal.
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.
Pre-care
Prior to arriving for your treatment session
- The area of treatment should be shaved at least 48 hours prior to treatment.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes on the day.
- Avoid alcohol or smoking the night before and on the day of the treatment.
- Drink at least 1 liter of water the day before and the day of treatment – this helps your body to regulate its temperature.
- Arrive early prior so that you are relaxed.
- Do not exercise before the treatment.
- Avoid applying any products on areas of treatment, keep it dry and clean prior to treatment.
- Do not expose the skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) or apply any self-tanning products for 8 weeks prior to treatment.
- Don’t forget to buy and put the numbness cream before the session (it takes 30min) to not waste your time.
After care
Protecting your skin after and between sessions
Here’s what to avoid:
- Avoid exposing skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) or self-tan for at least 2 weeks after treatment. This is to minimize darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation).
- Avoid heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms, saunas, oven and stove for 7 days.
- Avoid excessive scrubbing or applying pressure to the skin for 4-5 days. This is to allow the treated skin to recover and to prevent any infection.
- Avoid shaving the treated area for 72 hours after treatment.
- Avoid exercising for at least 48 hours.
- Avoid hot baths and hot showers for 48 hours.
- Avoid anything that involves chlorine (e.g. swimming) for 48 hours.
- Avoid make-up on the treated area for at least 48 hours.
- Avoid the application of perfumed products or bleaching creams for 48 hours.
- Avoid scratching the treatment area if blistering or crusting occurs, as this can cause scarring.
- Avoid waxing, tweezing and threading for the complete duration of the treatment course.
- Avoid peeling or tanning.
And here’s what to do after your treatment and between sessions:
- Do apply an ice-pack on the treated area to reduce pain, discomfort or irritation.
- Do apply aloe Vera gel or calming creams for 3 days after the treatment.
- Do wear loose clothes to avoid friction on the treated area for 48 hours.
- Do keep treated area clean and dry for 48 hours.
- Do drink plenty of water.
- Do and bring with you to your session SPF 50 or 30sunscreen with Zinc for at least 2 weeks and renew it every two hours.
NOTE:( After session you need some medications but not include for payment of laser package).
