So you have made the great move to have beautiful, smooth,
hair free skin. After your treatment, your experienced therapist should give
you some aftercare instructions, which are simple to follow and will ensure you
get the best out of your treatments. These include:
1.
No
plucking, tweezing or waxing between treatments
This disrupts the hair growth
cycle and will mean that the follicles remaining will not be in an ideal state
for the next treatment (meaning you will probably need more treatments). The
targeted hair will naturally dislodge from the follicle in 2-3 weeks after
treatment. Shaving and cutting the hair is acceptable.
2. No fake tan or solariums
Wait at least 1 week before
applying fake tan and at least 2 weeks before using a solarium. This will allow
the skin to settle and inflammation to disappear. Laser Aid needs to be used
post treatment and you cannot apply fake tan over moisturiser.
3. Apply Laser Aid and SPF 50+
Apply Laser Aid, which is a
natural cortisone cream, for a minimum of twice a day for 3-5 days post
treatment. This will ensure that the excess heat from the laser is drawn out
from the skin and provides antibacterial
support for the treated area. Also apply a broad spectrum SPF 50+ at
least daily on any areas of exposed skin. No direct sun exposure to the
treated area for 2 weeks as laser treatments can cause the skin to be more
photosensitive and be more susceptible to sunburn.
4. Wear loose clothing and no vigorous
exercise, saunas or swimming for 48 hours
This will help minimise
irritation to the skin. Hot showers should also be avoided for 24 hours.
Non-irritating and non-occlusive make up may be worn – mineral make up is
preferable.
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