The treated areas are very delicate and should be treated with care. Some of the important precautions which should be taken post laser facial hair removal treatment are:
- Avoid intense exercises/ workouts for at least 24 hrs after the treatment. As sweating can cause bacteria and this could lead to infection in the treated area.
- Avoid hot water showers instead use cold or lukewarm water
- Avoid using cosmetics and anti- inflammatory creams over the treated skin as this can lead to skin irritations.
- Avoid additional laser treatments on the treated area for at least 2 weeks post treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure for six weeks before and after treatment
- Aloe vera gel is recommended on the treated area for two to four days to soothe any redness or swelling
- Avoid makeup on the treated area
- Use mild soaps
- Avoid steam, hot tub for two to three days after the treatment
- Do not scrub the treated area forcefully as it will damage the skin which is still tender after the treatment.
- Regularly check for the signs of infection (if any)
- Use moisturizer after the treatment
- Use sunscreen lotion for the next 30 days to help prevent temporary changes in the color of the treated skin.
- Use cool compresses to ease any discomfort or swelling in the treated area and also to promote healing.
- Avoid deodorant and other topical creams or medications for 24 hours
- Avoid scratch or picking the treated area
- Avoid sunbathe after the first three days of the treatment
- Avoid using seat warmers immediately after treatment
- Avoid any chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2-3 weeks post-treatment
- If you experience any prolonged side effects like redness or swelling, call your doctor or visit the clinic for further treatment.
- Avoid swimming for few weeks after the treatment as the chlorine in the swimming pool water would irritate the skin
- If skin is broken, apply an antibiotic ointment until healed
- If you experience any stinging sensation on the treated area apply ice packs or cool moist cloths for relief
- Keep the treated area clean with mild cleansers
- After 3 days the treated area needs to be exfoliated
- Avoid any other type of skin treatment for 2 weeks after the procedure
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