What should I do between hair removal treatments?

Sam Naficy, MD

Article by
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

The most important thing to remember is to not tan before and after laser hair removal treatments and to use sunscreen on the treated area. Tanning creates more pigment in the skin and this pigment can absorb some of the laser energy instead of letting it go through to the hair follicle. This can create blistering, pigmentation problems, and at times even scarring.

Of course using the appropriate laser or IPL device with the correct settings is extremely important a safe and effective outcome.

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok