By Jason M. Riehs, MD, JD

Those who have never had laser hair removal in Plano TX before should know a few things before they go in for their first appointment. Firstly, it’s important to know that most hair removal technicians require a consultation appointment before any hair is actually removed. That is because there are a few things you will need to do in preparation for your first appointment:

Two Weeks to a Month Before Your Appointment…

Don’t Wax or Tweeze:   Stubble-length hair is required for laser hair removal to work. So don’t show up baby soft and expect the technician to do any laser therapy on you. Shaving is fine as long as you stop shaving a couple or three days before you go in for your laser hair removal appointment.
Don’t Tan:   The lasers used in laser hair removal in Plano TX work best when your skin is at its lightest. If the lasers detect your skin is darker than it naturally is (because you’ve been tanning), you are more likely to be burned.
Moisturize Your Skin:   You will be happy you took extra time moisturizing when you go in for hair removal. The better hydrated your skin is, the less likely it is that you will have a rash, burn, or other adverse reactions

Game Day

Once the day has come for your first hair removal appointment, follow these steps and know what to expect.

1. 1. Make sure your skin is clean and dry. Wash off any lotions, perfumes, or makeup. Any of these things can cause skin reactions.

1. 1. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Laser hair removal is already an awkward process for first-timers; don’t make it worse by wearing clothing that is too tight to get the laser where it needs to be. Loose clothing that can air out the area after treatment is also more comfortable.

1. 1. The laser technician will probably apply a cream to the area before treatment. This is to protect your skin. Sometimes the area is also warmed with a heating pad or compressed to open up pores.

1. You’ll be asked to put on protective eyewear to protect your eyes against laser lights. The plastic glasses look like the ones you wear in a tanning booth.

Considerations

Everyone reacts differently to laser hair removal in Plano TX, but most don’t have problems. Laser therapy is most effective on dark hair, so blondes typically won’t see great results. For permanent hair-free status, you will probably need five or six laser hair removal treatments.