When going for hair removal by the laser method, the doctors help you to understand it better. They go through your medical history and previous hair removal history to determine your suitability for the procedure. The doctors give their clients detailed instructions regarding proper preparation for the removal process. Some of this includes the following.

 

  1. Avoiding the sun: it is important to follow the advice of the doctor when it comes to avoiding exposure to the sun both before and after the treatment. When you go outdoors make sure to apply SPF 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen.
  2. Skin lightening: you should avoid any skin creams for darkening the skin. Doctors may prescribe a bleaching cream in case of darker skin or a tan recently.
  3. Other methods for hair removal: electrolysis, plucking, and waxing disturb the follicles and you should avoid this with only four weeks remaining for the treatment.
  4. No blood-thinning medications: the doctors would ask you about your medical condition and the medications you take. They would advise you to avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin before undergoing the procedure.
  5. Treatment area shaving: the doctors recommend shaving and trimming the day before undergoing the laser treatment. This method removes the hair on the skin but does not affect the shaft present below.

 

The laser removal method involves 2-6 treatments and the interval in-between varies based upon the location. In some areas of the skin, the growth of hair is quick like the upper lip. The doctor might wish to repeat the treatment in 4-8 weeks. In the other areas, the growth of hair is slow like the back region. You have to undergo the treatment every 12-16 weeks. When undergoing laser hair removal Sydney you need to wear goggles for protecting the eyes. If necessary an assistant would shave the treatment site again and the doctor applies topical anesthetics to the skin. This reduces any discomfort at the time of treatment.

 

At the time of the procedure, the doctor presses a hand-held laser to the skin and based upon the laser type used, they might use cooling equipment on the instrument tip or cool gel. This protects the skin against any damage lessening any side effect risk. Activation of the laser makes the beams pass through the skin. This reaches the follicles and the intensely generated heat from the beams destructs the follicles. This in turn inhibits the growth of hair. Those undergoing the treatment feel some degree of discomfort, a pinprick, and there is a feeling of cold sensation from the application of cooling gel or device to the area.

 

When treating small areas like the upper lip region, the doctors take just some minutes to complete the removal process. Treatment of larger areas like the back region will take over one hour. Once the procedure is complete the patients might notice some swelling and redness for some hours but this disappears later. You can reduce the discomfort by application of ice to the treated area. The laser hair removal method is a safe process that gives you desired results.