The Do's and Don'ts of Laser Hair Removal Treatment

THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF GETTING LASER HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENT THE DOS: THE DON'TS: Do not go out in the sun unprotected. Avoid the sun Do wear a sunblock, which has SPF 30, and make sure to keep yourself covered and away from the sun as much as possible a week prior to the treatment. sun as much as possible. Do not consume any antibiotics or inflammatory drugs before the treatment. Do prepare for multiple sessions, laser hair removal is Avoid plucking or waxing your hair. The root and pigment of your hair follicle are, needed for a successful the most effective laser treatment. in the active growth phase. Similarly, you should also avoid using deodorant before THE DO'S AND DON'TS DURING THE TREATMENT the treatment for the same s makeup. Do not opt for the a cold, reasons as THE DOS: Do make sure that the facility where you are going to be, operated has all the necessary equipment and provides utmost care to the patients. treatment if you have a acne breakout, or if you are on your periods. The don'ts: Do not move too much Follow all the instructions given by your dermatologist and co-operate with them. Do make sure to inform your operator about any kind of discomfort you may face during while the laser is being, operated. It is the same as going to a barbershop, you move too much and you may encounter some unnecessary problems. If you feel, any discomfort, do not be afraid to speak up and inform your the treatment. THE DOS: dermatologist about it. After being, done with the treat- ment you might observe redness about the treatment, ask your and large Goosebumps develop in dermatologist to administer the operated area. This is, known you with a local or general erythema and there is nothing to anaesthetic. However, worry about it. Do make sure you it is not required usually. use the restorative gel provided by your simplicity technician after the treatment to ease out the recovery. If you are too sceptical and scared If swelling occurs, do apply ice to the operated area. You can even take paracetamol for reducing the stinging and swelling. THE DON'TS: Do not scrub or scratch the operated area roughly. About 2-3 weeks after completing the treatment the treated starts falling off and this might also result in the development of a crust- like texture on the skin. No matter how urges you to scratch it off do not do that. Do not shave either. much it gracia cutis skin, aesthetic and laser clinic