7 Things You Should Avoid After Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is the most effective, long-term way to eliminate unwanted hair. Many people enjoy their smooth skin with less hassle and effort. Honestly, waxing or shaving can cause skin irritation and become bothersome, especially if you are on holiday. 

You need to know what to avoid after a session to get the most out of your laser hair removal treatments. Here are the top seven things you need to be aware of for maximum benefit.

Missing Treatment Sessions

Laser hair removal treatments are once every four to six weeks. This schedule aligns with the body’s hair growth at different stages and is optimal for successful hair removal. Yet, missing your treatment sessions throws off the cycle, meaning you may need more treatments to meet your goals.

Sun Exposure or Tanning Beds

The sun and tanning beds expose you to UV rays that alter how your skin may react to your laser hair removal. It can increase sensitivity to the laser tool, raising the risk of hyperpigmentation— an uneven skin discoloration. Worse, UV exposure elevates the risk of burns or even scarring by the laser. 

To help, cover up when you’re outdoors and use a strong SPF religiously. 

Excessive Sweating

In most cases, excessive sweating results from a strenuous activity like working out at the gym or jogging. Saunas are also highly sweaty areas. However, sweat carries harmful bacteria that can aggravate your sensitive skin after a laser hair removal session.

The result is tender, irritated skin that can develop into an uncomfortable rash.

Avoid Touching the Treated Area

Similar to sweat, your hands carry many bacteria and oils that transfer to anything you touch. Your treatment area is sensitive to any exposure to germs, chemicals, lotion, or soaps and may become even more acutely sensitive.

Additionally, avoid scratching, rubbing, or picking at your treated area, as you may aggravate already tender skin and cause an infection.

Swimming in Chlorinated Water

The first 24 to 48 hours after your laser hair removal treatment is the most sensitive time. Swimming in chlorinated pools or hot tubs is yet another risk of exposing your treatment area to harsh chemicals and bacteria that raise your risk of infection. It is better to wait until your skin heals before taking a dip.

Tight Clothing

You may be unaware of how tight and coarse clothing rubs against your skin. Yet, when you’ve had laser hair removal, your skin is that much more sensitive and could become quite irritated and sore. 

Additionally, your clothing has chemicals from soap and perfumes, which can add to an already tender treatment area. Aside from infections, you may make yourself itchier and lengthen your healing period. Instead, wear loose-fitting clothing that doesn’t cling or rub for about a week after your session.

Waxing or Shaving the Treatment Area

For your laser hair removal sessions to work, the laser energy focuses on the hair follicle. With waxing, it pulls the hair out from the root, giving the laser nothing to find, and the hair regrows again.

Shaving is no exception. While you may need to shave immediately before your next session, you do not want to shave between your treatments. First, you don’t want to bother your skin while it is healing. Second, you want full growth to target in your subsequent treatment and to see how your sessions are progressing.

Use Professional Laser Hair Removal Treatments

Of course, for the best results, you should use Elite Laser Esthetics professional services in Hialeah, FL. Their knowledgeable and caring staff will explain what to avoid after a session and provide you with exceptional and long-lasting laser hair removal services.

Now you can take care of unwanted hair with confidence! Schedule your laser hair removal treatment online or by calling 305-560-4144 today!