Med-Aesthetic Skincare - Advanced Medical Devices Equipment The ABCs of Laser Hair Removal | Page 8

Which Laser Hair Removal
Equipment Is Best?
• Be sure to talk to your technician which machines need to be on your skin for the longest amount of
time to get great results. If you can use the laser less than one second per hair follicle, this is ideal. A
quick treatment keeps your skin from getting burned or scarred.
• No matter what type of laser you use, remember that you have to prepare your skin for the
procedure so that you won’t experience scarring and irritation. You should shave your legs the day
before your appointment. It’s best to use a brand new razor and lots of shaving cream to ensure that
your skin is as smooth as possible. This also makes your hair follicles more prominent so that the
machine can get to the hair right away. Be sure that you don’t add any lotion or oils to your skin after
bathing, because the moisturizers will make it more difficult for the laser to work. If you’re getting
your underarms waxed, don’t apply deodorant before your appointment. Make sure that you can see
the roots of your hair before you go in for your laser treatment, since you shouldn’t pluck or wax
before your appointment.
• You can also ask your laser hair removal specialist if you can view before and after pictures before
you have your hair removed. This can help you decide on the right device for your skin.