I just had my first laser hair removal treatment done today on my jawline, chin, and upper neck. Am I allowed to use a toner that has mandelic acid in it? I'm aware you're supposed to discontinue the use of AHA products 7 days prior to the treatment, as it can cause irritation, but is it safe to use afterwards/in between treatments? Thanks!
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Thank you for your question in regards to laser hair removal. Epilating, tweezing and/or waxing is not suggested during laser hair reduction treatments. It is important for the hair follicle to be present at the time of laser to achieve desired results. A series of 6 treatments will typically ...
Thank you for your questions. The number of sessions that a patient will need for hair removal will vary on the laser system used and the type of hair the patient has. Typically a series of 4-8 treatments may be needed. How laser hair removal works is by triggering the...
Thank you for your question. It is important to shave the underarms prior to your laser hair removal treatment. The laser triggers the follicle of the hair so it is important to have no hair on the surface of the skin. One thing you can try doing is shaving the day prior to your...
