Those with darker skin tones should get a patch test done prior to full laser or electrolysis treatment and wait a week or two to see how the skin responds. Sun worshipers, outdoorsy-types, and tanning bed clients Laser can be very problematic if done on skin that has just been exposed to the sun. Sun exposure immediately before or after laser treatment can result in significant patchy change in skin color that can last several months. Because these drugs work to exfoliate skin, if you wax while using these, you might take off a layer or two of skin along with the hair. Check with your doctor before waxing if you're taking any skin medications.
Some people are allergic to metals used in some electrolysis probes.
Some people also have allergic reactions to the active ingredients in cream and powder depilatories and waxes. If you are allergy-prone or have sensitive skin, do a patch test before full treatment. If you have a tendency to scar badly, you need to be very careful with hair removal, especially shaving and electrolysis. Skin conditions Skin with a lot of acne, psoriasis, moles, warts, scars, pigmented lesions, etc. should not be treated without first consulting with a dermatologist. Your body area to be treated Back and chest For men, waxing or shaving are usually the best options for large areas like chest and back.