Here is what you might expect in the hours, days and weeks following your laser hair removal:
Pinkness, redness or itchiness
The laser has done its job in disabling your hair follicles. It has also likely irritated your skin a little bit. Residual itchiness or pinkness might persist for up to 24 hours.
Shedding
One to three weeks after your initial treatment, you may notice less hair growth and maintenance. During this process the follicles shed the hairs that were in the growing phase of their cycle, which is the anagen (the first phase of the hair cycle). The shedding process will look like blackheads or stubble that is pushing its way out of the follicle. Exfoliating is most important during this process so the hairs can shed easier.
Some regrowth
Remember that the laser only disables the follicles of the hair that was in its growing phase. The follicles that were resting will be beginning to “wake up” over the course of the next few weeks, and they will still be growing hair. In order to make your hair removal most effective, here are the post treatments care that you can do to help the process along.
Here is what we recommend to do after your laser hair removal:
Avoid
Sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyper-pigmentation.
Exfoliate
It can be done 1 week after the laser treatment, use an exfoliating scrub or a washcloth in the shower on the area where you had hair removed. The reason for this is to allow the shedding process to happen unhindered by dead skin cells and other debris. You don’t want to irritate your skin, so be gentle.
Cut or shave growing hair
Don’t tweeze, pluck or wax new growth! Remember that your next appointment will be in four to eight weeks, and you will need to leave the hairs in their shafts in order for the laser to work on them. You can cut, trim or shave hair as necessary. You can also use a chemical depilatory, such as Nair, in between appointments, but not within two days of your next treatment.
Continue to use sunscreen
You want your skin to be as light as possible during your treatments, so don’t go tanning or forget sunscreen. Also, a sunburn will irritate your skin in addition to the irritation caused by the laser, so be careful. Use SPF 30 sunscreen for two weeks before and after each treatment.
Keep track of any medications taken
If you need to go on prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal medication, talk to your healthcare provider about your laser hair removal treatments. Also, call our laser hair removal specialist to find out whether there is a contraindication. Your next appointment can always be rescheduled if necessary.
Makeup
May be used immediately after the treatment as long as the skin is not irritated.
After
The laser treatment of underarms, it is recommended to use powder instead of a deodorant for 24 hours.
Our Laser Specialist will advise and book with you your next appointment within 4 to 6 weeks and/or 2 to 3 months according the treatment requested. In some cases, you might require to return for periodic maintenance as needed.
For any laser session booked, it is recommended to apply the Emla cream 30 minutes before your appointment.
Remember to talk to your specialist about any questions or concerns that you may have. If something doesn’t feel right after treatment, then please don’t hesitate to call and ask our Laser Specialist at 06 557 9997
| Treatments | Rate |
|---|---|
| Full Body | AED 1800 |
| Full Legs | AED 850 |
| Full Arms | AED 650 |
| Full Back | AED 700 |
| Full Face & Neck | AED 400 |
| Full Face w/o Neck | AED 325 |
| Full Bikini | AED 475 |
| Bikini Line | AED 300 |
| Full Abdomen | AED 575 |
| Full Buttocks | AED 500 |
| Full Chest | AED 475 |
| Full Neck | AED 150 |
| Half Legs | AED 500 |
| Half Arms | AED 400 |
| Half Back | AED 400 |
| Under Arms | AED 250 |
| Nipple | AED 150 |
| Side or Cheeks | AED 150 |
| Upper Lip | AED 175 |
| Upper Lip & Chin | AED 225 |
| Upper Lip & Jawline | AED 275 |
| Chin | AED 150 |