If you are tired of shaving, waxing, and plucking, laser hair removal can be a long-term solution to remove unwanted hair.
Vibrant Med Spa’s treatments for laser hair removal involve our expert advice for proper preparation and aftercare for achieving good results. If you are curious about this treatment, read on for some essential information you should know about prepping for this treatment.
Laser hair removal targets many areas of the body: the face, underarms, bikini area, back, and legs. Laser heat reaches hair follicles that get destroyed, reducing hair growth in the targeted areas.
This process works effectively on hair in the active growth phase. Multiple sessions are often necessary to target follicles in different growth stages.
Vibrant Med Spa offers personalized treatment guidelines to each client, but there are some general rules for laser hair removal that we will detail below.
Discontinue any hair-removal methods removing hair from the root, including:
Since the laser targets intact hair follicles, these practices can actually counteract the effectiveness of laser hair removal in destroying hair follicles for long-term effects. Shaving is necessary before treatment, as hair needs to be fairly short for the laser to be effective.
Better visualization of the treatment area for the practitioner
Keeping hair short enough for effective laser penetration
Lowering discomfort during treatment
Using brightening agents can improve laser hair removal by reducing skin pigmentation in the treatment area, minimizing risk of the side effect of post-treatment hyperpigmentation, as a lighter more even-toned skin reduces that risk.
It also creates better contrast by evening out skin tone. When there is improved contrast between your skin and hair, aestheticians can more precisely target hair follicles. This improves treatment overall as the laser can work more effectively when there is clear differentiation between skin and hair pigment.
Our aestheticians will recommend specific brightening products based on skin type and treatment area. Popular options include serums containing:
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds in the weeks before laser hair removal, as Even minimal tanning can increase the risk of burns and hyperpigmentation, and overall lower effectiveness of treatment.
Applying broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily can be a helpful extra step to make sure your skin is ready on the day of treatment.
Arrive with clean skin free of:
Well-hydrated skin responds better to laser treatment. Make sure to drink plenty of water before your appointment.
Overall, activities that can make skin more sensitive will lead to a greater risk of skin irritation from the treatment.
Loose-fitting comfortable clothing is less likely to irritate the treatment area.
Avoid tight clothing that could cause irritation
Use brightening agents to prevent hyperpigmentation
We begin every laser-hair-removal treatment with a comprehensive consultation. During this appointment, we’ll do the following:
Your post-treatment care is equally important to preparation. The team at Vibrant Med Spa will provide detailed aftercare instructions.
Typically, this includes continued sun protection, gentle skincare, and possibly continuing with brightening agents to maintain optimal results.
Taking the time to properly prepare for laser hair removal is about maximizing your investment.
Our team will create a personalized preparation plan including recommendations for your skin type and treatment goals. We may recommend hair-removal creams (depilatory creams) if necessary.
Remember: Every individual’s skin is unique. The recommendations in this blog are general guidelines, and so your preparation plan may vary based on your consultation with aestheticians, who will consider your medical history to see whether laser treatment can be safe and effective. We will go over common side effects for laser-treated skin.