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Laser Hair Removal Recovery
I'd like to get Laser Hair Removel during my vacation. What will recovery be like from a session?
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Laser Hair Removal Recovery
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 hot and irritated and it is advised cool the area with ice packs until irritation subsides. Wear sunscreen at all times before, during and after treatment if possible.
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Recovery Time from LASER Hair Removal
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Virtually no down time
Laser hair removal is one of the true "lunchtime" procedures that dermatologists perform. So long as the appropriate laser device is selected to ensure results and prevent damage to the skin, a patient can resume normal activities immediately with only minimal post-procedure care.
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Recovery after laser hair removal depends on skin type and laser used.
A little redness and minor swelling around a treated hair follicle is normal and indicates a likely good result after a laser hair removal session. Some lasers cause the hair to come right out during treatment, but this isn't always the case. With some hair removal lasers, the hair may get naturally pushed out over the next several days, and it can look like a hair is growing! This is not the case, and does not mean the treatment has failed.
It is very important to protect the...
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What to expect during laser hair removal
What we as doctors want to see when we perform laser hair removal is some minor redness and swelling around each treated hair follicle. That means the laser has found its target and is affecting the hair.
This reaction lasts from a few minutes to about an hour or so. There may be some minor itching during that time.
After that, the hairs will be extruded from the hair follicle and for a few days may appear as if they were growing. In fact, they are on their way...
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Quick Recovery
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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 some pain. It should not last longer than 2 days. After that your skin will feel normal. In about 10 to 14 days some of the hair will fall out of the treated area.
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