Preparation
Four weeks before your appointment, stop waxing or plucking the area to be treated. These depilatory methods remove hair from the root, leaving nothing for the laser to target. You should also avoid excessive sun exposure.
The day of or before your session, shave the entire treatment area. This step ensures that only the root of the hair inside the follicle is heated and that longer hairs won’t burn and damage your skin.
During your procedure
At your appointment, you’ll wear protective goggles and lie on a comfortable treatment table. A certified laser technician will pass a handheld device over the entire treatment area. Depending on the area’s size, this procedure may take from a few seconds up to 2 hours.
Laser hair removal causes mild discomfort; many people compare it to the feeling of a rubber band snapping against the skin or being pinched.
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Aftercare
In the hours immediately after a laser session, you may experience minor redness and swelling. Use an ice pack or take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to address any discomfort.
At first, your hair will appear to grow back normally. But over the next 5–20 days, the damaged hair roots will start to fall out and you can expect to see hair thinning and patchiness.
You can book another session 6–8 weeks later, after which you’ll see even greater results. Continue to undergo treatments until you’ve achieved the smooth, touchable skin you want. Most patients require 2–6 appointments.