According to the 2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, laser hair removal is one of the most requested cosmetic procedures in the market today. There is also an abundance of devices available for the home. The best home hair removal system even uses the same technology as the ones at professional clinics.
1. Trim every area you want hair removed before your session. Once the laser goes off, it’s going to burn off not just the root but the hair as well. Save yourself the extra pain by shaving it all off before your treatment. You can do this at home or have your laser technician do this for you in exchange for a nominal fee. 2. Don’t do any extreme physical exertion afterwards. This means no gym, hiking (I hear its all the rage in LA), sauna, swimming, hot showers, etc. All this to say, avoid creating a warm, cozy environment for bacteria to thrive in. This will increase your chances of having acne, folliculitis, and nasty infections. 3. Stay away from the sun. You should always use sunscreens anyway, but double down whenever you have laser hair removal. This goes for areas that are exposed like the legs and the face. Underarms and such should be okay. Exposing skin after treatment can cause hyperpigmentation which can darken your skin in certain areas. 4. Postpone you...