How to Get the Best Laser Hair Removal Results for Men
Laser hair removal is not just for women. This treatment works for men too, especially for removing unwanted hair on the back, chest, upper arms or neckline. Laser hair removal can also thin hair growth with fewer treatments, rather than removing it completely, so a guy can choose how much he wants gone. Contact several hair removal clinics, to talk to the doctors or technicians about your specific needs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Laser hair removal can help a guy reshape his beard line. Avoid tanning, and let your skin fade to as light as possible before laser hair removal. Don't use self-tanning lotions.
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Ask your doctor or laser technician what kind of hair removal laser the clinic uses. Most lasers work best on light skin with dark hair. Blond or white hair usually does not respond to laser treatments, according to WebMD. The Nd:YAG laser works best for black skin.
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Schedule five to seven sessions for hair removal. You may need more depending on your hair growth cycles and hair type.
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One to three days before treatments, closely shave the area where you want laser hair removal. However, do not wax or apply any treatment that removes the root of the hair, for at least a month before laser hair removal begins. The laser needs the root of the hair in place as a target.
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Apply aloe vera or another soothing lotion to the skin each day for a few days after each laser hair removal session.
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Scrub the area gently in the shower or use an exfoliating treatment about 10 days after a laser hair removal session, when the shedding of hair begins. Shedding may last a couple of weeks, but gently exfoliating will speed it up.
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Tell your doctor or technician if shedding didn't occur, so he or she can adjust the settings during the next treatment. Also mention any negative side effects, such as crusting, burning or changes in skin color.
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For a month or more after treatment, avoid tanning or sunless tanners, while your skin is still sensitive.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the license and experience of any laser hair removal technician. A laser set too high can burn the skin and leave scars.
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