SkinMedica
Did you cut yourself shaving again? Is your body hair becoming a pain to take care of regularly? Then it might be time to consider laser hair removal treatment. Getting rid of your hair once and for all will save your frustration and your wallet from buying razors every few weeks. We will help alleviate some worry and discuss how to prepare for a laser hair removal session.
Sun City Laser in El Paso offers a handful of laser treatments with hair removal being one of them. Our team provides reliable service and can guarantee the best results. If you’re interested in setting up an appointment, give us a call at (915) 849-9010 or contact us online today!
Prepping Your Skin
During laser hair removal, the laser destroys the hair follicle and causes no damage or injury to the skin. This procedure requires multiple treatments, scheduled 8-10 weeks apart. Because of how intricate laser hair removal is, the better prepared you are for your appointment, the better. Read below for a list of things that you should do before you meet with a member of our team.
- No Plucking or Waxing!- Plucking and waxing removes the root of the hair, which is what the laser targets. Make sure to avoid doing either of these for about 4-6 weeks before your appointment. Don’t worry; you can still shave!
- Remember to Shave- Shaving is required, if not highly suggested, before your laser hair removal. Even though your hair is invisible to the naked eye, the laser will still find it. The reason that shaving is so important is that it decreases the possibility of burns to the skin by focusing solely on the root.
- Avoid Excessive Sun Exposure- With this step, we’re not saying to lock yourself inside until your appointment; however, we are saying don’t take a trip to the tanning bed or soak up the El Paso sun in your backyard. Your skin could become discolored after treatment, or if you have a sunburn, it can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. To save your skin, avoid excessive sun exposure at least two weeks before your laser hair removal appointment.
- Don’t Bleach Your Hair- The color of your hair is what absorbs the laser, so when you bleach your hair, you’re altering the pigment that the laser is drawn to. When the pigment is altered your hair becomes more difficult to target.
- Check Your Medications- Believe it or not, some medications can interfere with laser hair removal treatment. Make sure you inform your doctor about all the medications you take (both oral and topical), as some of them could make the treatment less effective. You won’t have to stop taking your medicine because your doctor will adjust the procedure accordingly.
- Remove Lotions and MakeUp- Beauty products can affect the results of the laser and need to be removed before the procedure; this includes deodorants and ointments. A simple rinse with soap and water will have you ready for your appointment.
Sun City Laser offers a variety of laser hair removal options, including the number of sessions needed and the body parts we can take care of. If you live in the El Paso area and are interested in laser hair removal, call (915) 849-9010 or contact us online to schedule an appointment today!