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How to Care for Your Skin After Laser Hair Removal
Proper aftercare can help keep your skin comfortable after treatment and support the best possible results. At Lume Laser & Aesthetic in Brooklyn, NY, we use Candela GentleMax Pro® technology and provide simple post-treatment instructions to help protect treated skin and reduce irritation.
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Expect Mild Redness
Mild redness, warmth, or slight swelling around the treated hair follicles can occur after laser hair removal. This is a common temporary response and usually settles within a few hours.
If needed, a cool compress may help soothe the treated area.
Avoid Sun Exposure
Protect the treated area from direct sun exposure for at least 1–2 weeks after treatment.
If the area will be exposed, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Avoid tanning beds and intentional tanning while the skin is recovering.
Use Gentle Skincare
For about 48 hours, avoid retinol, AHA/BHA acids, chemical peels, scrubs, and strongly fragranced products on the treated area. Keep your routine simple until the skin feels fully comfortable.
Avoid Heat and Heavy Sweating
For the first 24–48 hours after treatment, avoid activities that may increase heat or irritation in the treated area.
This includes hot showers or baths, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, intense exercise, and excessive sweating. Use lukewarm water and gentle cleansing during this time.
Do Not Wax, Tweeze, or Thread
Treated hairs will gradually shed after your appointment.
Avoid waxing, tweezing, threading, or epilating between laser sessions because these methods remove hair from the follicle. Shaving is generally fine once the skin feels comfortable.
Keep Skin Hydrated & Allow Shedding
Use a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer to keep treated skin comfortable. Over the next 1–2 weeks, treated hairs may appear to grow before gradually loosening and shedding. This is a normal part of the process.