I am having the gentlemax pro laser hair removal at the moment. I know you should avoid sauna for the first 24-48hrs and after it's fine but how about FAR Infrared Saunas? Or those Infrared light therapy lamps, Far Infrared Therapy (FIR) or a Near Infrared Heat? What about Red light therapy? I would avoid using it a few days before or few days after but should it be avoided for longer terms? Thank you!
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Thank you for your question! Unfortunately there are many contributing factors to hair growth and the effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal. Fair skin and dark hair is very ideal for a diode laser, which is considered the gold standard for laser hair removal. Things that can contribute to ou...
The cuts from shaving will be closed in 48 hours so laser hair removal should be safe as it is a closed procedure. However, be sure to tell your treating physician or provider about the injury prior to treating.
The Gentlelase is a consistent, effective and safe laser to treat this issue. Some patients have a "hivey" type of response after the treatment. Your body is producing histamines in response to the assault on your follicles. This exaggerated inflammatory response is tough to...