How to Recover From Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal uses the tendency of dark objects to absorb more light than light objects. The ideal candidate for this procedure has light skin and dark hair. The hair should receive enough heat to damage the follicles and prevent them from growing hair while the skin is only minimally damaged. The following steps will show how to recover from laser hair removal. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Expect the treated areas of skin to become red. This is a desired reaction because it indicates a significant exposure to light energy. The redness should subside within a few hours.
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Keep the treated areas out of the direct sun immediately after treatment. After the redness has subsided, use sun block for up to 6 weeks if the treated area will be exposed to the sun. Patients should not experience downtime from any other activities. Bandages are not needed and you may immediately apply makeup and return to work.
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Wait 2 to 4 weeks before checking for a reduction in hair. It will take this long for the treated hairs to come to the surface and fall out.
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Refrain from dyeing, shaving or waxing the treated hair for 2 weeks. Any pre-treatment restrictions also apply to this post-treatment period.
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Schedule a follow-up appointment in 4 to 6 weeks. Additional treatments are usually needed to treat all of the hairs while in their active growing phase. The reduction of hair should be significant, if not complete, after the treatment series has been completed.
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