A Guide to Successful Laser Hair Removal in the Summer

If you live a fast and busy life, laser hair removal in Toronto is a great option. Whether you’re a beach-goer, adventurer, vacationer, or a busy professional with big summer plans, hair removal can be a burden. But, compared to traditional forms of hair removal, permanent laser hair removal is an excellent hair removal method that requires minimal maintenance. By targeting the root of the hair follicle, a laser can remove hair altogether. At Toronto Laser Hair Removal, we provide laser hair removal for men and women. With relatively high laser hair removal costs, making the most of your session is essential. 

Find ways to treat your skin through the treatment process to get the best results below.  

How to Prepare For Your Laser Clinic Visit

A few steps should be carried out to get the best results from your laser hair removal. Every the technician will ask you to shave at least 24 hours before your appointment. By doing so, the laser can target the hair follicle under the skin without the risk of burning anything above the skin. Any other hair removal method before your appointment will minimize the quality of the results from the session. In addition, do not use bleaching products or topical creams before your appointment, as they can make your skin more sensitive to the laser. Tanning is also not recommended before laser hair removal sessions, as this can also make your skin hypersensitive to the laser and the treatment less effective. To learn how to get the best results from your laser hair removal treatments, schedule a consultation with the IGBeauty team. 

How to Care For Your Skin After a Session

Once you have completed your session, your skin may feel extra sensitive, swollen, and have some redness. These side effects should subside within a few hours. Take these steps to ensure a smooth healing process. 

• Cleaning: Use lukewarm water when cleaning the treated area. Treat with care by patting the area dry instead of rubbing. This will prevent any irritation. 
• Products: Do not apply lotion, deodorant, or makeup to the treated areas within the first 24 hours of your appointment. 
• Sun exposure: By staying out of the sun, you reduce the chances of growing dark spots in the treated areas. If you go outside in the sun, apply sunscreen of at least 50 SPF.
• Touching: Avoid picking, scratching and tweezing the treated areas, as this will affect the skin's healing process. 
• Loose clothing: Wearing loose clothing will let the skin breathe and prevent friction which can cause irritation.

By taking these precautions, you will get the best results out of your sessions and will get you feeling your absolute best in no time. If you experience any discomfort or soreness, painkillers like Tylenol or aloe topical treatments can be helpful, as long as you avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen.

What to Do Between Your Laser Sessions

A complete treatment should consist of 5-7 sessions spaced out approximately 4-8 weeks apart, although this may vary on a person to person basis. The in-between period depends on how quickly your hair grows back. If unwanted hairs appear during the period in between sessions, don't wax or tweeze; shave it. You don't want to disturb the growth of the hairs and develop ingrown hairs. When treating the skin between sessions, adopt exfoliation into your routine every 4-5 days to reduce redness after each session. As laser treatment can be drying for the skin, moisturize as much as possible between each session as well. 

Schedule Your Laser Hair Removal in Toronto

Toronto Laser Hair Removal is a team of licensed technicians with years of experience and training. We wish to provide high-quality services that are safe, pain-free, and effective to keep you feeling your best. Contact us today to book an appointment with a leading laser hair removal clinic in Toronto. 

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