How to Recover From Laser Hair Removal Surgery

By Adriana Noton

Laser hair removal is a producer that involves removing excess hair in areas where hair is not wanted. The laser produces high energy light and the heat causes the hair follicle to become inactive, so the hair stops growing. A patient will usually have 3 to 5 treatments over a month or two. Additional treatments are required to effectively treat all of the hairs while in their active growing phase. There is some recovery period and one should take measures to recover from surgery.

The following are a number of tips to help you recover from laser hair removal surgery:

1. After you have laser hair removal surgery, you will find the area that was treated reddish. The redness is nothing to worry about as it will diminish after a few hours.

2. The area that you have had treated will sensitive at this time so it is important to make sure it is not exposed to the sun. Apply sunscreen that has a moisturizer in it after the redness of the skin has faded. Use sunscreen for about 2 months after each laser treatment.

3. If you have small bumps much like blisters on the area that was treated, you can place a moist and cold clean cloth or ice pack on it to soothe the bumps and redness. Aloe vera is a good choice to relieve blisters and any soreness.

4. Do not play around with the area and touch it. Don't apply anything with chemicals in it such as hair dye and do not wax or shave it. Be patient as it can take 4 to 6 weeks for the hairs to fall out. Also, do not pluck the hair. It is important to let it fall out on its own.

5. If the area where the hair was removed is on your face, don't put makeup on it for a few days until the skin is no longer sensitive. After a few days and you feel the skin is no longer sensitive you can use an exfoliant that is all natural or organic. Use a soft cloth.

After you have laser hair removal surgery, you need to have an understanding of the results on your skin and hair that is being removed. Talk to your doctor about post-treatment care. It usually takes a couple of weeks for the skin to return to the condition it was in before the surgery. As well, you will see the hair removal results after a few weeks. You will be able to return to your normal routine after surgery, but you have to make sure the area is protected. The red skin will go away after a couple of hours, but the skin will remain sensitive for a couple of weeks. Schedule a follow-up appointment with your doctor in 4 to 6 weeks.

Laser hair removal surgery has become a popular choice for people looking to get rid of excess or unwanted hair. If you are thinking about having laser hair removal surgery, you should talk to your doctor and a laser treatment professional to learn about this effective hair removal procedure. - 30516

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