I had my first laser beard removal session 4 days ago, and for past 3 days I cannot get a clean shave at all (I can still see and feel stubble). The clinic told me it's normal because the hair is burnt so difficult to shave off. Is this normal after treatment and before hair starts to get pushed out or fall out? Some follicles seem to still be a bit bumpy or swollen, and overall the skin on my chin and along the jaw line seem less smooth (more bumpy) than before.
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There is no contraindication to swimming after laser, but you will want toavoid the sun. Consider weating a rash guard for the best and easiest protection. Failing that, find a sunscreen with mexoryl or micronized zinc oxide in it, and reapply hourly.
Laser hair removal always requires at least about 6 sessions to get about 75% improvement in reduction. It also requires touch ups at least yearly. After one session, the difference will be imperceptible. You have to have several more sessions for a noticeable change.
Well, laser hair removal usually requires several treatments, so the good thing here is that you only had one treatment where this occurred. However, you most likely will have some hairs that were permanently altered and may never grow back. If you want to speed up the growth cycle, get a bottle...
