Aftercare
Laser hair removal
What to do
- Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and swimming pools for 24 to 48 hours
- No strenuous exercise for 24 hours while the skin is warm
- Apply SPF 30 or higher to exposed treated areas, and avoid sunbathing and sunbeds throughout your course
- Do not wax, pluck or thread between sessions. Shaving is fine
- Avoid perfumed products, deodorant and exfoliants on the area for 24 hours
- Let shedding hairs fall out naturally over the next two weeks
What is normal
- Redness and slight swelling around the follicles for a few hours
- Warmth or a mild sunburn-like feeling on the day
- Stubble that appears to regrow for one to two weeks as treated hairs shed
When to call
Less commonly, laser can cause blistering, a burn or changes in skin colour, either lighter or darker patches. These are more likely on tanned skin or if aftercare is not followed, and are usually temporary. The patch test and settings chosen for your skin are there to keep this risk low. If you notice blistering, crusting or any change that worries you, contact the clinic straight away.
The clinic number is 07359 836026. If you are worried, call or message rather than wait. If you cannot reach us and it is urgent, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.