Is it okay to use baby oil during Laser Hair Removal treatment?

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hello, I had 5 sessions of laser hair removal through alexandrite machine but before starting the doctor cover my body with a baby oil including my face also and she start the treatment . I had a lot of pain every time so i just want to ask is it ok to use oil on the skin with alexandrite laser hair removal? gender: girl my age:22 my skin type: medium light to olive height:176 weight:57

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Avoid lotions, oils, and deodorants prior to treatment. Arrive to your appointment with clean, dry skin. Moisturizers, creams, lotions, or oils can prevent the laser from accessing the root, as can sweat or other debris. feel free to come in for a consultation.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Any laser-based treatment can generate undesired outcomes. Common side effects of laser hair removal are swelling, redness, itching, or irritation of the skin. All of which will settle over time without any further intervention. Laser hair removal is not a permanent solution for hair removal but with proper understanding, the results may last longer than expected. Before the laser hair removal treatment, it is better to visit the doctor and know your medical history, the treatment procedure, the healing process, and everything. Laser hair removal is the most successful for those with light skin and dark hair as the contrast helps the laser to penetrate your hair.

Always go for an in-person consultation before the treatment and an experienced provider provides you with every detail of the procedure during this consultation discuss everything from the type of medication you use to photosensitivity which can at times lead to burns. Stop using skin care products before the treatment. Retinoids, salicylic acid, hydroxy acid, and benzoyl peroxide are the types of chemicals used in skincare products which is why it is better to stop using them. The treatment will be more successful if your legs are pale. Avoid lotions, oils, and deodorants before the treatment. Before the treatment make sure you clean yourself and go with dry skin. Moisturiser, creams, lotions, or oils prevents the lase from accessing the root, like sweat or other debris can. Avoid wearing deodorants if you are treating underarms.

Cherise M. Levi, DO, FAAD, FAOCD · Answer

Most laser hair removal devices require some kind of "glide" product to be applied to the skin for the laser to safely fire through. There is a common product used for this called Lux Lotion - it's a skin protectant and feels exactly like baby oil.

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