Reviewed by sk:n Training Manager Corine Treacy

People going for laser hair removal treatment has now become increasingly popular. This could possibly be because it’s become a fashionable trend in the celebrity world, which has driven us to find out more about this form of hair removal treatment.

It is also useful for us to know that there are certain precautions that we may benefit from knowing about before starting the laser hair removal procedure. These need to be taken before and after laser treatment for hair removal sessions in order for you to achieve the best results. Specialist skin clinics like sk:n clinics also advise for the following precautions to take place, also shown below.

Precaution 1: Avoid tanning body areas where you want to get the hair removal done

Tanning should be avoided 4-6 weeks prior to the treatment, as this can have an impact on the effectiveness of the treatment. This means avoiding self-tanning creams and sprays as well.

Precaution 2: Avoid plucking, bleaching or waxing 3 weeks prior to the treatment

Preserving the root and the pigment of the hair is important for the success of the laser hair treatment. If you do so pluck, bleach or wax the hair prior to a treatment, you risk the hair not entering into the re-growth phase. If this happens, there would be nothing for the laser to aim for.

Precaution 3: Make sure to shave the area where you want the hair removal done a day or night before the treatment

Shaving prior to your treatment will prevent thermal injury to the surface of the skin. This will enable the laser to go directly to the hair follicle providing robust results at the end of your treatment sessions.

Precaution 4: Wash the area being treated completely and remove any kind of oil present on the skin

Most dermatologists will advise you to ensure you clean your skin thoroughly before treatment, ensuring that your skin is not oily before your treatment session, in order to achieve the best results.

To conclude…

These are some of the precautions one should take before going ahead with laser hair removal. However, if followed accurately you can really feel some great results.

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