laser hair removal - can I shave it after?

Question

I am female and have some facial hair so am considering laser hair removal. I read that you cannot pluck or wax leading up to the treatment, only shave. Then the hair takes a few weeks to fall out. I usually pluck and wax as I don't want anyone to find out about my problem, so waiting a few weeks for the hair to fall out would be awful! Can I shave the hair just after the laser treatment? Also, do I need to let the hair grow back before a consultation?

Answer 1

i start plucking them out immediately after the treatment and never have a problem. And yes you can shave right afterwards. And actually if it is your face, a good electric shaver will do the trick. do not use razor like for your legs. if the hair follicule is truly dead from the laser, the hair will slip right out. I can usually pull it out with my fingernails.

My dermatologist usually doesn't let me come back for another treatment for at least 3 months. it takes time for hair to grow and it grows in 3 - 4 cycles. your hair doesn't really have to be that long when you get the laser. it is not like waxing where it needs to be a certain length. I have had my stomach done, and they actually told me to shave it as short as I want. just don't wax...that is pulling the hair out from the root and the laser may or may not get the job done.

As far as hair growing back for a consult. just make sure it is long enough that whoever you are going to (hopefully a dermatologist with a liscense) can see what you want removed.