Technological advances have made hair removal easier, less painful, and prevented the formation of ingrown hairs. They also have slowed down hair growth, making results last longer. Brazilian, or bikini, laser hair removal is very popular for men and women who want to keep the hair below neat. Before you book a session, it is important to understand the potential side effects of Brazilian laser hair removal. Also, there are some post-treatment tips that can help you deal with any post-procedure issues.

What are the side effects of Brazilian laser hair removal treatments? Some side effects include redness, irritation, and skin crusting. Blistering and scarring may also occur. These can be easily avoided if you take proper aftercare, such as moisturizing your treated area and avoiding heat and extreme sun exposure.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BRAZILIAN LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Although laser hair removal is not permanent, it lasts longer than other methods such as shaving and waxing. This is because it slows down hair growth by treating the roots of the hair.

Side effects of Brazilian laser hair reduction treatment include redness and irritation. These side effects can vary depending on how you proceed with your treatment, and these side effects are temporary and should disappear within a few days.

REDNESS & IRRITATION

During Brazilian laser hair removal, a laser technician will use a laser light to reach the skin near your pubic region. The light is absorbed by the skin, which turns into heat energy. The heat can cause damage to your epidermis hair follicle tubes, which in turn will create heat energy. This promotes pubic hair loss by weakening the roots. The heat can cause skin irritation and reddening, much like the reaction to waxing or plucking.

The provider might apply a topical or numbing lotion to help reduce pain and irritation. Depending on how sensitive your skin may be, you might feel tingling or tenderness, and the pain will usually disappear within a few hours.

SKIN CRUSTING & BLISTERING

Your skin can lose all its moisture due to the heat of the laser. The laser heat can dry out your skin and cause flaky or cracked skin, which eventually leads to crusting. Crusting is normal. However, you should not pick at the crusted skin. This could expose new skin (which can feel stinging) or cause bleeding, scabbing, and scarring.

After treatment, your technician will recommend or provide a moisturizer. Do not pick or scratch the treatment area as this could cause skin damage. After five days, you can scrub the area to remove the treated hairs, and the skin crusting should eventually peel away on its own. You can exfoliate the area three times per week.

SKIN BURNS

Lasers can reach temperatures up to 70°C depending on the skin tone and hair density. If the laser is not used correctly, it can cause severe burns that may take up to three days to heal.

Even though you can find at-home tools that will remove unwanted hairs and even places that are cheaper, it is always better to have it done professionally by a certified laser technician. It is a good idea to trim or shave your pubic area before your appointment. This will help reduce skin damage from burned hairs. Your technician will apply an anesthetic cream or cooling gel to the area before proceeding with the procedure, and this can prevent lasers from burning it.

SKIN DISCOLORATION

Your skin’s melanin absorbs the laser light, which gives your skin its pigment. All patients can experience discoloration due to the heat absorbed by their skin. Patients with lighter skin tones will see darker pubic skin, while those with darker skin may see more pigmentation.

It is temporary and, in some cases, barely noticeable. You may notice that your skin can return to its natural color after exfoliating.

RISK OF SKIN INFECTION

Lasers are not considered invasive but can dry out the skin around your pubic region, which can cause skin crusting. This should be treated as a wound, and avoid picking at the crusting and scratching it.

Infections may also occur in treated hairs or damaged hair follicles. After treatment, avoid plucking and waxing your skin, and the pubic hairs will eventually fall by themselves.

SCARRING

Your pubic area may dry out after a laser procedure, and this can lead to skin crusting. These crusts will eventually fall off if they are not moisturized regularly and left to dry naturally. If you pick and scratch, it can expose your skin to the elements, leading to open wounds. This can lead to permanent scarring, which will require additional cosmetic procedures.

Scarring isn’t a side effect of laser hair reduction treatment. However, it is something that can be avoided. You can continue to moisturize the area after treatment and then exfoliate the pubic area five days later. To remove dead skin cells and treated hairs, it is recommended to exfoliate at least three times per week.

BRAZILIAN LASER HAIR REMOVAL AFTERCARE

You might experience minimal discomfort or pain during the process. Because darker skin and hair color absorb more light, it can be more painful. This means that they will experience higher temperatures. This can take up to an entire hour, depending on how many hairs you have in your pubic area.

You might experience redness and swelling immediately after the procedure. This is normal and can last for several hours. Ice can be applied to the affected area. If you start to notice side effects within a few days after the pain has subsided. These are some tips to help you manage discomfort and pain.

• Avoid picking, scratching, waxing, and tweezing hairs. This can expose tender skin and open wounds, leading to bleeding, scarring, and infection. Although treated hairs in your pubic region will not fall out immediately, you will notice some shedding over the next few weeks. Do not try to pick, wax or tweeze them. This can cause pain and make your hair follicles susceptible to infection. They will eventually all fall out, especially if you exfoliate.
• Avoid excessive heat (hot showers, saunas, heat packs, etc. ). After a laser procedure, your skin will become sensitive to heat, light, and other stimuli. Avoid hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, and heating objects on the area being treated. Apply a cold compress to the pubic area if it feels sensitive.
• Avoid baths and swimming pools. Avoid submerging the treated area in standing water such as baths or swimming pools, even in cold and warm water. You are at risk of infection. Avoid contact with your treated area for 48 hours or until your pubic area is completely healed and is not irritated.
• Wear loose clothes made of breathable fabric. It is best to wear cotton underwear with breathable bottoms. Women can wear loose skirts and dresses to prevent skin from being restricted in the area treated and the surrounding areas. Non-breathable clothing can cause discomfort on non-treated skin and create heat friction between the thighs. This can lead to discoloration.
• Do not exercise for more than two days following your session. Moving around in a way that creates friction within your upper-inner thighs could cause heat buildup and further damage to the skin.
• Use a cold compress, over-the-counter painkillers, or aloe vera gel for sensitivity. You can use any of these for discomfort or pain during the recovery period. To avoid skin irritation, ensure that your Aloe Vera product is organic.
• Regularly moisturize the area. The laser can dry out the skin in your pubic area, which can lead to skin crusting. You will also need to moisturize your skin to hydrate it and prevent skin blistering.
• Keep your skin from sun exposure for a week following the session. It can cause permanent discoloration. Apply sunscreen with at minimum 30 SPF after one week.
• To help you shed your treated hairs, exfoliate after 5 days. Your skin should be completely healed after five days. To remove the treated hair, you can use a gentle exfoliator to gently exfoliate the area. Some pubic hairs may fall out of your skin during exfoliation. Also, skin crusting and dead skin cells will be gone. After your first exfoliation, you should continue to exfoliate at least 3 times per week. In the coming months, you will see more hairs falling out.

SCHEDULING MULTIPLE TREATMENTS

To remove unwanted hair, and to treat hair follicles sufficiently to prevent future growth, it takes several Brazilian laser hair removal treatments. Your laser technician may recommend multiple laser hair removal treatments every four to six weeks, depending on your hair thickness, hair color, and skin color. 

After multiple treatments, hair follicles stop producing hair, and the hair follicles start to shed more hair. You won’t need to pluck, wax, or shave longer, and ingrown hairs won’t be an issue during hair removal.

Aesthetic clinics recommend 8 to 10 sessions spaced out 4 to 6 weeks apart. We recommend that maintenance laser treatment be done at least once per year, and these maintenance sessions can prevent your follicles from growing back. You can go years without any regrowth in the pubic area if laser treatment is continued.

Your body will gradually repair hair follicles if you skip maintenance laser treatment. This will allow your body to regrow hair in the pubic region and anus. You will notice a difference in the density and color of your hair after you have had Brazilian laser hair removal treatments. This may take some time, depending on how good your laser hair treatment was and how long you have had maintenance treatment. You have the option to get another session if your hair grows back. 

GET SMOOTH, HAIRLESS SKIN AT NUWAYS MD

Brazilian laser hair removal is a popular choice for men and women. However, before you make the appointment, it’s essential to understand the side effects and the proper aftercare procedures to ensure you get the best results. Although laser hair removal is not invasive, it can cause temporary redness, skin irritation, or skin discoloration. However, how you treat the treated area after treatment can affect the final results.

NuWays MD Anti-Aging & Laser Center offers a laser hair removal service that will remove unwanted hair from your bikini or other areas of your body. Our team is the top laser hair removal facility in Boca Raton. We use only the most advanced tools and follow the most effective procedures to remove hair. We take pride in helping you bring out your confidence. We want to make you feel confident in your skin and help you achieve the look that you desire.

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