Laser Hair Removal - Post-Treatment Care

Here are some things to keep in mind following your laser treatment:

You may experience possible brief swelling and/or mild redness which subsides in a few hours or less, post treatment.

Sunscreen is recommended.

1-3 Weeks Post-Laser Treatment

You may notice more hair as the follicles in the growing cycle begin to shed. The shedding process will look like stubble that is pushing its way out of the follicle. Exfoliating during this process will help hairs shed faster. Some re-growth is normal!

Remember that the laser can only disable the hair/follicles in the growing phase which is usually 10-15% of total hair volume. The follicle in the resting phase “wake -up” and will remain growing until they reach the growing phase and can be disabled at the next treatment creating the shedding phase that follows 1-3 weeks post treatment.

How to Get Optimal Results

Shave re-growing hair or use a chemical depilatory such as Nair (but not within 2 days of your next appointment!)

Do not pluck, tweeze, wax or thread between appointments (new hair growth).

Your first few treatments are scheduled every 4-5 weeks apart. As the hair cycle slows down, treatments are scheduled 6-8 weeks apart.

It takes multiple treatments depending on area, color/thickness of hair and color of skin.
In certain cases, periodic maintenance appointments are required and are scheduled as needed.

Ready to start or continue your treatment plan? Learn more about laser hair removal, or book your laser hair removal consultation.

Treatments run at my San Ramon studio or at my Danville office, whichever fits your schedule better.