How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal
If you have signed up for laser hair removal and don't know exactly what you need to do to prepare for your first treatment, read here for some helpful tips: Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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If you are having your underarms done, you need to discontinue using deodorant for 3 days prior to your appointment.
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The day of your appointment, take a pain reliever like IB Profen or Tylenol to reduce the pain associated with the treatment.
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Make sure you shave the entire area that will be treated.
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Avoid tanning the area 2 weeks before the treatment.
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Tips & Warnings
Never pluck or wax the area being treated.
Comments
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thegooch
Jun 04, 2008
Very good article, now I know what to do before I have this procedure done. Its going to be hard not to use deodorant during the summer though...its impossible not to sweat when its 80F + outside! -
lilaclady
Jan 25, 2008
Oh my goodness I thought laser treatments were supposed to be painless....