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How to Prepare for your Laser Hair Removal Appointment
Stop Plucking and Waxing Laser hair removal works by targeting the roots of the hair, so it’s essential that you don’t pluck or wax the treated area at least four to six weeks prior to your first appointment! If you do so, you are removing the hair from the follicle, leaving nothing there for us to treat! Shave or trim the hair down to skin level. Shave the Area Shaving the treatment area 24 to 48 hours prior your appointment is essential. Even though your hair is invisible to the naked eye, the laser is still able to target the pigment located in the hair’s root. Shaving the area is required as it severely decreases the chance of burns with the hair being below the skin’s surface. Avoid Sun Exposure For 3-4 weeks prior to your laser hair removal appointment, it’s important that the skin being treated is kept out... Read More