The process generally begins a day before the procedure, when a patient is asked to shave the part of the body the laser is going to be working on. This allows the laser to get better results when interacting with the hair follicle and avoid potential burning and discomfort. There are several other steps in preparation as well. Some procedures and lasers may call for a topical anesthetic to be applied to reduce the discomfort, and this will generally occur half an hour before the procedure. Every procedure will require eye protection to prevent damage from the laser. After assuring the laser settings are correct, the light energy from the laser is then used on the desired site to obstruct hair follicles and prevent or delay further growth. Once this is done, lotion and anti-inflammatory cream from the physician should be applied to the site to relieve any discomfort. At Noor Laser Center, we offer laser hair removal services. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 700 Geipe Road, Suite 100, Catonsville, MD 21228. We serve clients from Catonsville MD, Ellicott City MD, Columbia MD, Clarksville MD, Fulton MD, Baltimore MD, Pikesville MD, Woodbine MD, and surrounding areas.