Skin & Laser
Quick answerAfter laser hair removal, mild redness and small bumps around the follicles are normal and settle within hours to a day. Keep the area cool, avoid heat, saunas, hot showers and the gym for 24 to 48 hours, protect it from the sun with SPF 50, and don't wax or pluck between sessions. Treated hairs shed over 1 to 3 weeks.
Key facts
| Redness | Settles within hours to a day |
|---|---|
| Avoid heat and gym | 24 to 48 hours |
| Sun protection | SPF 50 daily |
| Shedding | 1 to 3 weeks after |
| Between sessions | Shave only |
| Gentle exfoliation | After about a week |
The first 48 hours
- Use a cool compress or soothing gel such as aloe vera
- Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam and intense exercise
- Skip perfumed products and deodorant on treated underarms for 24 hours
- Wear loose clothing over treated areas
The following weeks
Treated hairs may look like they are growing as they push out and shed. This is normal. Gentle exfoliation after a week helps them shed. Keep protecting the skin from the sun until your next session.
When to contact us
Call or message us if you notice blistering, crusting, increasing pain or colour changes in the skin.
Questions people ask
Is it normal for hair to grow back after laser?
Treated hairs shed first, and some regrowth from untreated follicles is expected between sessions.
Can I go swimming after laser?
Wait 24 to 48 hours, especially for chlorinated pools.
When can I go in the sun?
Avoid direct sun for at least a week and use SPF 50 daily.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Suitability, results and the number of sessions vary from person to person and are confirmed by our physician before treatment.
