An effective laser hair removal treatment will lead to redness, irritation and small bumps immediately around the hair follicles after the treatment. Redness and the "ant bite" bumps may persist for up to 2 days. In the period immediately after laser hair removal your skin will feel... more
What can I expect during laser hair removal recovery?
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A: Laser Hair Removal Recovery
It depends on the Laser that was used. Most laser treatments cause some mild thermal damage to the skin. Think of it as a mild sun burn. After the treatment it might take up to two weeks for the skin to heal at the cellular level. After the treatment you might have goose bumps red in color, mild swelling and... more
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31 Jul 2007
Your practitioner should cool the area intensively after treatment. We use two sets of moist, refrigerated towels after treatment. Every patient should use a cream to promote healing and moisturize after treatment. We recommend Copper Peptide Intensive Healing Cream from ProCyte… a company that understands the basics and produces exceptional, pharmaceutical-grade skincare products.