If you are considering laser hair removal, you should keep in mind that the following things need to be avoided:
- You shouldn’t wax or pluck your hair for four weeks before and four weeks after the laser hair removal treatment; the laser needs to “see” the dark pigment in the root of your hair to destroy its blood supply and, hence, stop the follicle from growing hair. A laser cannot detect pigment in the hair root if you remove the hair root, so the treatment will not work.
- During the four weeks before and after the laser treatment, avoid sunbathing and being in direct sunlight. Melanocytes are activated when laser hair removal is performed. As a result of laser exposure to the sun, melanocytes in the treated area (and the area to be treated) become activated, even more, creating an even greater risk of skin cancer.
- Vitamin D supplements should be avoided two weeks before and after laser treatments, as they activate melanocytes that increase the risk of skin damage during laser treatments.
- When laser hair removal is done, don’t pick at the shedding hair that follows the treatment. You’ll increase your risk of infection.
- You should never use a steam room, sauna, swimming pool, or hot shower a few days after receiving laser treatment as this could cause skin burning due to increased skin sensitivity following the laser treatment.
- Right after the treatment, avoid wearing tight clothes or any clothes that rub against the skin to avoid friction that could cause irritation and may burn the epidermis.
- Do not apply deodorants or other perfumed substances on the lasered areas; this will cause irritation on the sensitive skin following laser treatment.
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