Following your treatment, it’s normal to experience some temporary redness or bumps. Proper aftercare will help ensure the best results and reduce any risk of complications.

Immediately After Treatment

• Redness and small bumps in the treated area are common and may last up to 2 hours or longer.
• The skin may feel like it has a mild sunburn for a few hours.
• Use a cold compress if needed to soothe the area.
• If crusting occurs, apply an antibiotic cream.
• Aloe vera gel or an after-sun product (such as Desitin) can be used to calm discomfort—especially helpful for darker skin tones, which may be more sensitive.

Makeup & Moisturizing

• Makeup can be applied unless there is blistering.
• Use new makeup products to reduce infection risk.
• Always apply moisturizer under makeup—frequent moisturizing helps dead hairs shed more easily.
• Choose a moisturizer without alpha-hydroxy acids.

Sun Protection & Hair Removal Guidelines

Showering & Hygiene

• You may shower after treatment using mild soap; gently pat skin dry instead of rubbing.
• Deodorant can be applied after 24 hours.

Hair Shedding

• Between 5–30 days post-treatment, treated hairs will shed. This is not new growth—it's dead hair being expelled from the follicle.
• You can help this process by gently washing or wiping with a washcloth.
• Hair regrowth timing varies by body area, but no new growth will occur for at least 3 weeks after treatment.
• Stubble from dead hair typically appears 10–20 days after treatment and will shed quickly.
• Hair regrowth happens in cycles; multiple treatments are needed for best results.

Call our office if you experience unusual discomfort, blistering, or have any concerns after your treatment.