Is it okay to use baby oil during Laser Hair Removal treatment?
January 5, 2022
Asked By:Hm8693323376 in Zahlé, Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon
hello, I had 5 sessions of laser hair removal through alexandrite machine but before starting the doctor cover my body with a baby oil including my face also and she start the treatment . I had a lot of pain every time so i just want to ask is it ok to use oil on the skin with alexandrite laser hair removal? gender: girl my age:22 my skin type: medium light to olive height:176 weight:57
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Answer: Is it okay to use baby oil during Laser Hair Removal treatment?
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
While the two of them offer comparative medicines with regards to restorative cosmetic services, a dermatology clinic is quite often the better choice. Let me tell you why.
Since you have a certified dermatologist supervising medicines, the way to deal with taking care of your concern is...
There is always a chance of hair growing back after laser hair removal with hormonal changes. Each person is different, so there’s no way of knowing how much hair would grow back after starting hormones.
Typically hair grows at a rate of 1 to 1.5 cm per month. Laser hair removal is not harmful as it primarily targets the melanin in the hair follicles of the skin however might be prudent to wait until your radiation is finished and you have completed your treatments. We just don't have any...