Pre and post laser care
What precautions do we need to take before laser session?
a. Skin type, color, hair color and growth will be assessed by our dermatologist.
b. Bleaching, plucking, waxing and threading should be avoided in between laser sessions.
What precautions do we need to take after a laser session?
a. Sunscreen should be applied to the treated area daily after the laser session.
b. Avoid sunbathing and sun exposure as much as possible before and after treatment.
c. You should also avoid hot showers, perfumes, waxing, tweezing post laser session.
What are the advantages of Laser hair reduction?
a. Cost effective – with new and advanced techniques, results are achieved quickly so that
Laser Hair Reduction is actually more cost effective than traditionally used hair removal
methods.
b. Less painful compared to traditional methods of hair removal like waxing and threading.
c. It has a quick recovery time and patients can resume daily activity immediately.
d. Patient can shave, trim or clip their hair in between sessions.
e. With the newer techniques, the session takes very less time.
What are the side effects of Laser hair reduction?
a. Slight pricking sensation occurs during the laser session over the treated skin. Some redness
may occur which goes away in few hours.
b. Results may vary from person to person and it also depends upon the area to be treated.
c. Touch-up sessions may be required in few patients.
