How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is the procedure of removing unwanted bodily hair using a laser beam that passes through the skin to the hair follicle. The heat from the laser damages the follicle so that hair growth stops. It may take several sessions before growth stops completely.
Prepare for laser hair removal by first scheduling a consultation with a doctor. You'll want to discuss what laser hair removal can and cannot do for you. For example, laser hair removal works best on people with light skin and dark hair.
Do not tan before going in for laser hair removal. If you do, you increase your risk for discoloration and blistering.
Do not wax, pluck or use electrolysis before a laser hair removal session. All of those hair removal methods interfere with laser hair removal by disturbing the hair follicle.
Shaving is OK before laser hair removal because shaving doesn't disturb the hair follicle. In fact, shaving may even improve your results.