What to Do After You’ve Had Laser Hair Removal, An Aftercare Guide

Oct 22, 2009

Laser Hair Removal Aftercare

You’ve had laser hair removal—protect your investment and take the proper steps to ensure you heal properly and get the best results with these effective laser hair removal aftercare tips.

• Make sure you apply a hydrating anti-redness cream. Topical corticosteroid creams, 1% hydrocortisone and aloe vera are recommended—check with your spa or doctor for the products they prefer

• Avoid exposure to the sun as much as possible. It may affect your results. If you must go in the sun, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 25 or more. But, it’s best to avoid direct sun exposure completely

• Do not shave—it will slow your recovery time. But, you can lightly and/or gently use a washcloth or loofah to help shed the hair

• Bleaching, waxing, plucking and tweezing will irritate your skin and slow healing. Avoid it

• If you get permanent hair removal done under your arms, avoid deodorant for at least 48 hours. Avoiding exercise all together might be an even better idea—perspiration can irritate the area

• Stay away from saunas and steam baths until your skin’s appearance has returned to normal

• Visit your doctor for a follow-up after the procedure so they can check your progress, look at skin reactions and to ensure the best results

These steps aren’t that difficult to follow. If you want permanent hair reduction and less visits to the spa, make sure and follow all of them that are applicable to you. Similar steps can also be followed prior to preparing for your laser hair removal procedure. For a specified list of what you need to do prior to hair removal procedures, contact the spa prior to your appointment.

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