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Laser Hair Removal Aftercare

Congratulations on starting your hair-free journey! To maximize your results, proper aftercare instructions are given. Taking care of your skin after laser hair removal treatments is crucial and can help you get rid of unwanted hair faster.

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Congratulations on starting your hair-free journey! To maximize your results, proper aftercare instructions are given. Taking care of your skin after laser hair removal treatments is crucial and can help you get rid of unwanted hair faster.

Immediate Post-treatment Care: Soothing and Protecting Your Skin

After treatment, there may be redness and swelling, which typically resolve within 24 hours. The general advice is to be gentle with your skin as if you have a mild sunburn. Unlike waxing, there’s no downtime after laser hair removal treatments, but proper aftercare steps should be followed to get the smooth skin you want:

There are no restrictions on bathing or makeup, but be gentle for the first 24-48 hours.

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Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
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Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe
Woman holding her arms above her head and smiling while looking in a mirror and wearing a blue bralette
Photo of aloe vera gel in a bottle sitting on a bathroom counter to symbolize step 1 in the laser hair removal aftercare process
Woman in a tan hat looking up and to the right while the sun shines behind her
Woman getting laser hair removal on her legs with a grid drawn on the skin while the tech explains standard laser hair removal post-treatment care instructions
Woman rubbing her leg after getting laser hair removal and wearing a bath robe

Long-term Aftercare: Maximizing Your Results

Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to unwanted hair, but taking care of your skin after each session helps support safe, effective treatments while keeping your skin looking its best.

Long-term Aftercare: Maximizing Your Results

Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to unwanted hair, but taking care of your skin after each session helps support safe, effective treatments while keeping your skin looking its best.

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Avoid sun exposure, sunless tanner, and tanning beds. Your skin must be at its natural or baseline tone to be treated safely and effectively.

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Exfoliate the skin gently to prevent ingrown hairs and remove dead skin cells that may trap hair beneath the surface.

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Moisturize to keep skin hydrated and healthy.

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Keep up with your treatments! Hair grows in cycles, so it takes multiple sessions to target every active follicle.

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Shave as often as you want, but keep avoiding waxing, tweezing, sugaring, and hair removal creams for at least 4 weeks before treatment so the hair follicle stays intact.

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