Having Laser hair removal. I have been out walking in the sun. Is this bad?

Thank you for ypur question.  The laser hair removal stimulates melanin in ypur skin.  We tell our oatients to avoid the sun for 2 weeks prior to laser hair removal and 2 weeks after.  Best wishes.  

It sounds like you should be fine. You typically want to avoid the sun for about two weeks prior to laser hair removal and for two weeks after. The danger is hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation due to the laser targeting the melanin in skin which is increased after being in the sun. Check with your laser technician or doctor to be sure you haven't received too much pigment before having it done.Thank you for your question and good luck!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

Laser will react more aggressively to tanned or recently sun exposed skin. It would be up to the doc to decide the degree of sun exposure and decide whether to delay or proceed. I don't know what area you are getting treated. If under the clothes, it's no problem. Extending the time between treatments shouldn't affect your eventual outcome.