During treatment, some people might experience burning, stinging, or discomfort. Experts apply a numbing cream to the area they are treating. However, some clients might have an allergic reaction or skin irritation in response to the numbing cream.

No, Laser Hair Reduction does not hurt at all. The pain and discomfort that one experiences during laser hair reduction is less than what one undergoes during waxing. Laser treatment is surprisingly quick, depending on the expert style and how many breaks client need.

Pre-Treatment Advice

• 8 weeks before:  No waxing, plucking or threading for at least 8 weeks between treatments.
• 4 weeks before: Do not expose the skin self to UV or undergo tanning for at least 4 weeks.
• 1 week before: Avoid intense exfoliation
• 24-48 hours before: Do not use bleaching creams or perfumed products

Post Treatment Care:

For the next 48 hours,

• Avoid all heat treatments including hot baths, saunas, steam baths, and hot showers.
• No swimming in strongly chlorinated water.
• Do not use bleaching creams.
• Avoid perfumed products e.g. soaps, creams or perfumes..

• Redness that may occur post-session should be allowed to subside naturally. Ice, cooling gels and cooling ointments may be applied.
• Do not touch, pick scratch the treated area.

For 72 hours: No shaving.

For 1 week: It is best if peels or exfoliants are avoided for one week after the procedure.

For 2 weeks:

• No UV exposure
• No self-tan
• Avoid waxing, plucking, threading
• Avoid depilation creams
• Avoid prolonged outdoor activity that may expose the skin to a lot of wind or sun.

For 6 weeks:

• Use sun protection SPF30+
• Limit sun exposure and do not use tanning beds.

Note

Hot and humid conditions can worsen the skin immediately after treatment. It helps to keep the skin cool after the procedure. A cold compress or application of aloe vera gel can subside redness or swelling (if present).

On the day before your treatment, the client should shave with a clean, new razor. By using a new razor to shave, you are ensuring that there are no bacteria from the previous razor left behind on the skin, which may after the procedure, cause a flare-up of the skin or even an allergic reaction. Shaving also ensures that more laser energy is absorbed by the hair follicles, which on an unshaved portion, can be dissipated or distributed along the whole length of the body hair rather than being concentrated on the hair root or the hair follicle.

It is false information that laser hair removal can cause cancer. There is no scientific data or medical prevalence behind this. In fact, according to the Skin Care Foundation, the procedure is sometimes used to treat certain forms of precancerous scratches. The lasers used in hair removal or other skin procedures have such a minimal amount of radiation. Plus, the minimal amount is only being exacted on the surface of the skin. So, they don’t pose a risk of cancer.

It depends on the area being treated, though. Clients back or legs may take an hour or two, while the upper lip may only take minutes. Results are visible after the first appointment, but it'll take several treatments to permanently remove hair. You'll see 70 to 80 percent reduction in hair growth in four to six sessions of laser hair removal treatment that is spaced about four weeks apart. For best results, get maintenance treatments done once a year for at least a couple years.

For most people, laser hair removal is safe. The procedure also isn’t linked to any long-term side effects. The only long-term side effects are the compliments from admirers for your smooth and silky skin and your new-found confidence and improved body language.

At The Body Care, we use FDA-approved lasers for laser hair reduction, that are safe for Indian skin. We have done millions of laser treatments to date with happy and satisfied customers. The service targets the hair follicles to reduce the body hair from the roots of the targeted area without having any effect on the surrounding skin. Book your appointment today with our experts to get the best advice. The Body Care is the best laser hair reduction clinic in Delhi.

Electrolysis involves inserting a needle in the hair follicle and passing an electric current to destroy the hair follicle. It is a more painful procedure and only one hair at a time is done. The downside is that electrolysis must be spread out over many sittings. It can’t cover large areas at once as laser hair removal can.