Before and After-Care Tips for Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is one of the basic methods to get rid of all the unwanted hair on your body. A lot of people opt for it. But there’s a catch. In a hurry to get the best results, they miss some crucial steps, especially when it comes to the before and after-care tips. This can lead to several side-effects for them, irrespective of where they get the treatment done from.

That said, being experts in laser hair removal in San Antonio, we at Agave Laser Clinic always make sure that our clients get the finest services without any hiccups. Here’s our take on some of the best before and after-care tips when you opt for this method:

Things to Do Before

·         Avoid waxing and plucking your hair up to 4 weeks before the appointment.

·         It’s necessary that you need to shave 12 hours prior the treatment. This will remove the extra growth amount and also avoid your hair being burnt at the time of treatment. Don’t use any other method of hair removal.

·         Ditch tight-fitting clothes and switch to loose, and preferably cotton clothes. You can bring an extra pair of clothes to change into for the treatment. This will help you comfortably expose the skin to the treatment and give you comfort and relieve you of any irritation post the session.

·         Cleanse your skin of any cosmetics or chemical-laced beauty and skincare products.

Things to Do After

·         No matter what happens, never touch the skin in the treatment area. The area may become red and swollen post the treatment, but when you scratch it, it can cause a scab. This, in turn, can result in scarring.

·         Avoid venturing out in direct sunlight. Even if you do, go for a sunscreen with SPF of 50+ to all the uncovered areas and wear hats and scarves for further protection. Fake tans and solariums are a complete NO.

·         Natural, organic Aloe Vera offers a soothing effect. Apply it all over the treatment area and nowhere else. You can also consult your physician to know what other topical treatment you may opt for.

·         At all costs, avoid visiting your gym, steam room or sauna, Jacuzzi and Swimming pools.

·         Make sure that when you’re showering or bathing, the temperature of water needs to be lukewarm or tepid.

·         Do not exfoliate the treated skin.

·         Try and not apply any makeup when you’ve opted for facial laser hair removal treatments. However, you may opt for mineral makeup. But ideally, you need to give your skin ample time to heal first.

·         Do not carry out any strenuous activities or exercises.

These are just some of the basic precautions that you need to take before and after your laser hair removal sessions. But once you’ve scheduled an appointment with us, you can be assured that we will guide you from the first visit to the last lesion. For any queries that you may still have regarding laser hair removal treatment from our doorstep, we’re just a call away!