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Laser Hair Removal
How to Prepare the Bikini Area Prior to Laser Removal?
Prior to laser hair removal in our Tri-Valley practice in Dublin we instruct all patients on the following: Shave the day before or the day of treatment. Shaving does not affect the follicle therefore does not decrease the effectiveness of laser treatment. Do not wax or pluck the hair for two weeks prior to treatment. Waxing and plucking remove the hair from the follicle and make laser treatments less effective. Keep your skin protected from the sun for at least two weeks prior (and two weeks after) to treatment, including avoiding tanning beds. Sunburned skin is not safe to be treated and sun exposure after treatment can lead to increased skin damage. Additionally it is recommended that your provider be experienced at safely treating your skin type as the risk of permanent discoloration is greater the darker your skin is.
Clinical Context
Before a bikini laser session, the real decision is what to do to your skin and hair in the days before treatment: shaving instead of waxing or plucking, avoiding sun exposure and self-tanner, and skipping deodorants, creams, or exfoliants on the area beforehand. These choices matter because the laser targets pigment in the hair follicle, so tanned skin or hair removed by the root can interfere with results or increase side effects. Following your provider's specific pre-treatment instructions helps the session go smoothly and safely.
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