Med-Aesthetic Skincare - Advanced Medical Devices Equipment The ABCs of Laser Hair Removal | Page 4

What Is Laser Hair Removal?
• Preparing For Your Appointment
• It’s important that you prep your skin for laser hair removal. This protects your skin and
ensures that the procedure is effective.
• Laser hair removal isn’t just the “zapping” of unwanted hair from your follicles. It is actually
classified as a medical procedure. This means that the people who perform the treatment on
you should be trained so that there are very little risks. Before you have your hair removed with
a laser, make sure that the credentials of the doctor or technician can be confirmed.
• About a month or so before your appointment, make sure that you limit the amount of
waxing, plucking or electrolysis you do. Remember that the laser goes straight for your roots,
and when you wax or pluck your hair, your roots are removed temporarily. So, if you pluck or
wax your hair too much before getting lasered, the procedure won’t be as effective.
• What Should You Expect?
• Right before laser hair removal, you’ll have your hair trimmed so that it’s just above the surface
of your skin. The laser machine will be adjusted according to the thickness of your hair and
skin color. Adjustments will also be made to the machine based on where you’re getting the
hair removed.
• Be sure to talk to your skin care specialist and laser hair removal professional about any
concerns or questions before you begin. After you have a clear understanding of how laser hair
removal works, you may find that you want to use this as your primary hair removal method.