Before a laser hair removal procedure, the area is always required to be prepared – the hair is shaved with a razor or shortened with a trimmer. When talking about delicate areas such as the entire intimate area, outer bikini area or armpits, use a razor for precision. For larger and hard-to-reach areas such as the back and waist, you can shorten the hairs to the level of the skin with a trimmer.
It is best to shave the area 24 hours before the procedure to give the skin time to calm down from any irritation that may have occurred. If you shave on the day of your laser hair removal session, your skin will be irritated and quite sensitive.
It is best to shave the area 24 hours before the procedure to give the skin time to calm down from any irritation that may have occurred. If you shave on the day of your laser hair removal session, your skin will be irritated and quite sensitive.
- Shortening the area ensures safety during the procedure, better results and maximum comfort for the client. As the number of successfully completed laser hair removal procedures increases, the hairs become thinner and softer, which in turn facilitates the process of shortening them before each subsequent procedure.
- For facial areas – they should be worked with care, so the aesthetic specialists of LAVEDY laser studio recommend – do not pluck with tweezers/strips at least 10 days before the procedure. Shaving is not recommended under any circumstances. Wait for the hairs to grow back, and you can shorten them carefully with small scissors if they cause you discomfort. Only during the first procedure on facial areas should you have hairs that have grown back – during subsequent procedures, you will not need to treat them in any way, except for laser hair removal.
- Greater safety during the procedure
If the hairs in the area being treated are not sufficiently broken, the energy from the laser may be dissipated more than necessary, using the hair as a conductor. This could lead to the appearance of linear red scars, similar to scratches with a fingernail. They represent a temporary slight disruption of the integrity of the uppermost layer of the epidermis. They recover spontaneously or through additional hydration within a few days after the procedure.
