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healing after your treatment

Immediately after treatment

It's completely normal to experience:

  • Redness

  • Mild swelling

  • Warmth

  • Slight itching

This is actually a sign that the laser successfully targeted the hair follicles.

​Hair will still be visible immediately after treatment.

about 72 hours after

By this point, most side effects have subsided and your skin has returned to its normal appearance. Although the treated hairs may still appear to be growing, they remain inside the follicles and will naturally shed over the next few weeks. Continue shaving as needed between treatments.

1-3 weeks later

This is when the magic happens.

The treated hairs naturally work their way out of the follicles and begin shedding.

You may notice:

  • Patchy hair growth

  • Slower regrowth

  • Softer hair

  • Smoother skin

4-6 weeks later

A new group of hairs enters the active growth phase.

This is why treatments are typically scheduled every 4–6 weeks to target each new cycle.

with every session

Each appointment reduces more active hair follicles.

 

Over time, you'll notice:

  • Less hair

  • Finer hair

  • Lighter hair

  • Longer time between shaving

  • Softer, smoother skin

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common and temporary reactions

redness and swelling

Most side effects are mild and temporary.

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This is the most common reaction and usually resolves within hours to a couple of days.

To help:

  • Apply cold packs (wrapped in a towel) for 5–10 minutes at a time.

  • Apply Hydrocortisone 1%, Aquaphor, Vaseline, or aloe vera gel as needed.

  • Avoid heat and sweating.

  • Wear loose clothing.

  • Use cool water when bathing.

If your legs were treated, try to avoid standing for long periods and elevate them throughout the day.

itching

Some itching is completely normal during healing.

You can:

  • Apply Hydrocortisone 1%, Aquaphor, Vaseline, or aloe vera gel.

  • Avoid scratching.

  • Take an over-the-counter antihistamine (Benadryl®, Claritin®, or Allegra®) if needed and appropriate for you.

follicular swelling  "laser bumps"

Tiny bumps around the hair follicles are a normal response and usually indicate the follicles successfully absorbed the laser energy.

Treatment is the same:

  • Cold compresses

  • Hydrocortisone 1%

  • Aquaphor or Vaseline

  • Loose clothing

  • Avoid heat and sweating

  • Do not scratch or pick at the skin

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