Before each laser hair removal session, there are a few essential steps to follow. Make sure to shave (no waxing or tweezing) the treatment area a few hours (10 hours max) before your appointment. You’ll also want to come to your laser hair removal appointment with clean skin, so no deodorant, makeup, or lotion.
It’s essential that the skin is not recently exposed to the sun or has a tan. So avoid tanning or heavy sun exposure for a week before your session, and don’t use self-tanner for at least one month before your session.
After a session, keep the area clean, dry, and free of skin and body care products. It’s also important to keep the treated area from sun exposure, tanning beds, or self-tanners, which can impede the results.
While it’s normal for there to be some redness after a session, if the skin remains red or becomes swollen, make sure to apply cortisone cream or aloe vera to soothe the skin.