Can I use a self-tanner AFTER laser hair removal?

I suggest waiting a week or two till the skin is less irritated before putting on self tanner although you likely can within 24 hours if there is no burn or irritation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

The skin is irritated and it is best to treat it gently .A topical 1 per cent hydrocortisone cream twice a day will calm down the irritated skin. I suggest you follow the instructions re waiting with self tanner.

Once the redness and irritation from laser treatment has resolved, you should be able to apply any topical to the skin.  Your laser provider, however is correct in that using a self tanner will make it difficult to treat unwanted hair.  So, a month or so before your next laser treatment you should make sure that the self tanning ends.  A body scrub may help to remove unwanted tanner.  Real tan will make laser hair removal dangerous because it puts you at risk of burning.