When you choose laser hair removal in Los Angeles, you get smooth, beautiful skin that’s free of unwanted hair, and you avoid the downsides of methods like shaving and waxing — including inconvenience and the costs of ongoing treatments.
Although laser hair removal is very safe, you’ll get best results when you take care of your skin afterward. If you’re considering laser hair removal in Los Angeles, it’s vital to understand how you can protect and enhance your skin after the treatment.
Laser hair removal side effects
Your skin may look and feel sunburned for a day or two after your treatment. You can use cool compresses and moisturizers to help lessen the effects and to shorten their duration. If you’ve had laser hair removal treatment on your face, you can feel confident wearing your usual makeup the next day unless you experience any blistering.
Blisters are rare but they occur more often in individuals with darker skin tones. In addition, some patients experience redness and swelling.
Some individuals with sensitive skin in very rare instances may develop a rash or hives. During your initial consultation, your physician will work with you to determine if you may be at higher risk for laser hair removal side effects. Potential risk factors include asthma, allergies or hay fever.
A U.S. study found that only 36 patients out of 13,000 experienced a rash or hives following facial laser hair removal. Corticosteroid tablets typically are effective in those rare cases for reducing itching and outbreak severity.
Adequate moisturizing
Just after laser hair removal treatment, your esthetic physician will moisturize the area and use cool packs in some cases to numb skin and eliminate the discomfort. At home, you can continue cool compresses and frequent moisturizing.
UV protection
Protecting your skin against the sun’s rays is critical if you’ve recently undergone laser hair removal treatment. Even on overcast days, the sun can affect your skin, so it’s important to wear a good, broad-spectrum sunscreen with high SPF at all times when you are outdoors. Sunscreen is also important for avoiding any temporary changes in skin tone in treated areas.
To learn more about laser hair removal in Los Angeles, please visit us online at www.YourLaserSkinCare.com or call us at (323) 525-1516.
