After my first treatment of laser hair removal, I made the mistake of pulling out loose hair in the treated area by hand. I'm concerned if this might make the treatment ineffective. To fix the error, I'll make sure not to pull out any hair in the future. Should I wait longer before doing the next treatment?
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Hello and thank you for your question. It really isn't a great idea to get a Motus treatment on skin that has been exposed to the sun. I advise my patients to wait a minimum of 2 weeks after being exposed to the sun in order to get the best results possible. Best wishes to you.
Dr. T
Hello and thank you for your question. Laser hair removal could be a great option for you if you have dark hair, it does not work on light hair. I encourage you to try, it is safe and has great results. Best of luck to you.
Dr. T
You can definitely switch from IPL to Laser for hair removal. However, I would recommend having a complementary consultation with a qualified/experienced provider to assess your skin type, hair color and timing of initiating treatment. As the IPL has been shown to negatively impact the...
