A To Do List Before The First Session For Laser Hair Removal

Thousand of other people have gone through laser hair removal, which is something that you may find comforting. You're not alone in this fight against unwanted hair. And I'm here with help to prepare you for the process.

For optimal results, refrain from going out into the sun for a fortnight before you have laser hair removal. Since the laser works with melanin, your skin's natural pigmentation or what gave you that glorious sunkissed bronze, it is ideal to be as light as you can.

As much as possible, go for two (for facial hair) to four (for hair everywhere else) weeks without tweezing, plucking, waxing or any hair removal procedure that pulls the hair at its root. To be able to work effectively, the hair root must be in the follicle.

To make sure that laser and its energy will work on the follicle, you can shave a day before the laser hair removal session. Since shaving trims the hair shaft, without touching the root or the follicle, you will save time from having to burn of the hair strand.

Remember that both tattooing and getting laser hair removal can be a discomfort to your skin. But choosing to get inked 2 months after your series of laser hair removal appointments will ensure that your tattoo will not be affected by the possible hypopigmentation or the slight lightening of your skin.

Though the equipment and the room in which the laser hair removal is performed is kept clean, you should consider popping a full dose of anti-virals if you're prone to cold sores. Even if you can trust that the laser hair removal equipment and room is kept clean, it might ease your mind to speak to your doctor about this issue.

Pain tolerance not so high? Be assured by that a session of laser hair removal will include an anaesthetic rubbed over the skin. Though you can definitely supplement that with any oral painkiller like an Advil.

Because you may be asked to remove your clothing to expose the area of skin for your laser hair removal, slip on clothing that is gentle on your skin and easy to wear. On this day, try to stick to gentlest of soaps and water instead of slathering on any of your lotions, skip the deodorant if the session will be on your underarms.

Plan your life accordingly, give yourself at least three months prior to the date you want to be completely hair-free. These precautions will help give you the results you're looking for from laser hair removal.