Laser Hair Removal - How To Prepare For Your Session

Do you want to be hair-free? Smooth, sexy skin is something most people want when they go to a party or hit the beach. Undergoing laser hair removal is the best way to eliminate unwanted hair growth for good. Follow these steps to prepare for a laser hair removal treatment.

If you are interested in laser treatments, select a physician who is board certified in cosmetic surgery or dermatology. Check the credentials of the physician performing the procedure. Make sure the physician or technician has experience with laser hair removal treatments.

Schedule a consultation with a physician. During this visit, the physician will review your medical history, discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure, and develop a treatment plan. Follow the physician's instructions carefully to minimize discomfort during the procedure and ensure maximum effectiveness of the laser treatment.

Shave the areas that will be treated. This will minimize the discomfort. I recommend that you shave the areas one or two days before your appointment. Clean your skin and leave it free of deodorants, body sprays, powders, perfumes, lotions, and makeup.

Refrain from waxing and plucking for one month before your treatments. Do not use mechanical epilators or chemical hair removers. Do not have electrolysis. Some hair removal methods can reduce the effectiveness of your laser treatments. You should not bleach the hair on your face or body, but you can exfoliate before your appointment.

Stay out of the sun. Avoid using sunless tanning products for four weeks to prepare for the treatment. Apply sunscreen if you will be spending time outdoors. Any pigment on your skin would make your hair removal treatments less effective. Many technicians and physicians will not perform laser hair removal on tanned areas, as discoloration and blistering may occur.

Take oral antibiotics and antiviral medication if prescribed by your physician. If you are worried about discomfort during the treatment, you can take pain medication shortly before your appointment. Compared to waxing, laser treatment has very little discomfort. Some individuals have compared it to a rubber band snapping against the skin.

It is important to note that complete hair removal on the treated area is not likely in one laser treatment. Most people require four to six laser treatments. If efforts to remove that unwanted hair leave you with bruises and bumps, schedule a personal consultation with a qualified laser hair removal specialist. Get rid of that unwanted hair for good.