A Complete Checklist For Laser Hair Removal

Removing unwanted hair from your body by shaving, waxing, and tweezing can only keep them away for a few days or weeks until they grow back and all the money and time that went into it is just gone. Laser hair removal is a permanent and more effective method as it targets the hair follicles and destroys them to prevent them from regrowing. While the procedure is quite popular and common nowadays, it should still only be done by a licensed professional who is highly trained and experienced to work with all skin types. A full-face laser hair removal generally costs up to $428.

After you've consulted a dermatologist and booked an appointment for laser hair removal, there are still some things that you should keep in mind before going for the treatment.

Remove all Fake Tan

You will need to avoid any self-tanning products and the sun for at least four weeks before the scheduled appointment. Having a fake or natural tan increases the risk of side effects of the laser hair removal treatment. These side effects include burning, skin lightening, and blistering and also impact the results of the treatment. It is also recommended to wear high-quality mineral sunscreen and avoid any prolonged sun exposure before and during your laser hair removal treatment as prolonged sun exposure can cause melanocytes in your skin to become highly mobile and the laser will target them even if you have no tanning in that area.

Shave the Area You're Going to Get Treatment

Before a day or two of the appointment, make sure to shave your hair in the treatment area. Avoid shaving your hair on the day of the laser hair removal treatment as that will make your skin more sensitive. It is important for you to shave before a day or two as it will encourage the hair to enter into an actively growing state. These hairs are the thing that laser targets. 


Also, only shave the area. Avoid waxing, bleaching, or plucking at any cost weeks before the treatment appointment. Waxing the area will tear out the hairs by their roots and as laser hair removal treatment works by targeting the hair follicles by lasers, the lasers would need hair to target, and waxing the area will get rid of these hairs. Thus, the effectiveness of the treatment will be reduced. 

Don't Use Bleach

Laser hair removal treatment works by targeting the roots of hairs. The pigment or color of your hair can be found in your roots. This pigment absorbs the light produced by the lasers which help in destroying the hair permanently. But in case you bleached your hair, the pigment in the roots gets altered which makes it difficult for the lasers to target the roots. Stop bleaching your hair at least 6 weeks before your appointment. This will give your hair roots enough time to grow back to their natural color.

Avoid Wearing Tight Clothing and Consuming Caffeine

Skip drinking all the items that may have caffeine in them as it can increase sensitivity. If you generally wear tight clothes or any irritable materials then make sure to book an appointment that falls on a weekend as you would have to wear clothing that is light and allows your skin to breathe after the laser hair removal treatment to prevent any irritation in the future.

Check Your Medication Beforehand

Before you book an appointment for laser hair removal treatment, make sure to speak to the laser professional and inform them about all the medicines, both oral and topical, you're taking. Some medicines can make your laser treatment less effective than usual. Other medications can make your skin more sensitive which can cause burns or blisters on the skin. You should also tell your laser professional if you are taking any birth control pills, antibiotics, acne, and photosensitizing medicines before laser pigmentation removal. 


The laser professional will not make you stop taking the medications but would adjust your treatment accordingly to the side effects that can happen and proceed cautiously in the procedure. Also, if you start taking any new medications afterward, make sure to let them know prior to the next appointment.

Tattoos

The lasers are attracted to pigment so it's obvious that when the area you're getting treated with has a tattoo, the lasers will damage the tattoo and cause burns to the skin underneath it. So, when you're getting a laser treatment, the professional will avoid the tattoo and laser around it.


By checking off all the recommendations on the checklist for laser hair removal treatment, you can reduce any risk of experiencing any side effects caused by the treatment. Also, you will be able to achieve the best results of your laser hair removal treatment and get results that are sure to last a lifetime.

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