Try to avoid tanning in direct sunlight or using tanning beds before your procedure as well.
Usually, your doctor will have you stop taking those medications a few weeks before your procedure. This is usually enough time to flush your system and keep you safe.
This is a good idea if you’re having hair removal done on a sensitive area, like your groin or your face.
You can still shave the area after your procedure if you’d like to.
Skin irritation usually only lasts for a couple of hours after your procedure. You can use a cold compress a few times per day until your swelling goes down.
Shedding is actually a good sign—it means that your laser hair removal procedure is working! However, many people find the constant hair loss annoying, which is why you might want to speed it up.
When you head outside, cover your skin in long sleeves or pants, depending on where you had laser hair removal. If you had it done on your face, use a large hat to shade your skin from the sun. Most doctors recommend staying out of the sun for at least 2 weeks after your procedure.
After the first treatment, you can expect a 10% to 15% reduction of hair in the area.
