The results of laser hair removal varies, the results depend very much on the skill of the technician and your skin care routine both before and after the treatments. There are certain hair and skin color combinations that take to the treatment better than others, Brooklyn laser hair removal works best on people who have healthy skin and hair and follow post treatment instructions that are given by the technician that does the work.
People with dark hair and light skin are the best candidates, this combination requires fewer treatments and each treatment requires less time. Because of the contrast between hair and skin the technician can find the hair follicle easier. The laser hair removal procedure should be carried out by a licensed professional who is certified to use a laser.
If you have decided to go through with Brooklyn laser hair removal then avoid too much exposure to the sun for a few weeks before your treatment is scheduled. Even skin which is slightly tanned can have a detrimental impact on the outcome. It is always a good idea to contact the clinic first, if you are taking medications or certain anti acne drugs or supplements it might be suggested that you discontinue their use before treatment begins. If you are suffering from psoriasis you should get this condition cleared up first.
You should also discontinue the use of depilatory lotions and stop waxing prior to treatment. The whole idea with laser hair removal is to eliminate as many follicles as possible at one time using a concentrated beam of light without doing any damage to the skin. After a laser hair removal treatment use plain soap for the first few days, avoid shaving or pulling hairs using tweezers, these hairs will fall out without intervention, just give them a few days to fall out on their own.
There is minimal risk involved; this is especially true when the procedure is carried out by a certified laser specialist. There may be some minor side effects that go away quickly, if you suffer from cold sores and you have hair removal treatment on your upper lip, a cold sore may appear, this is easily treated with any antibiotic ointment. There may be some evidence of reddening in the area that was treated, this will fade very quickly.
The number of treatments that are needed depend on the size of the area to be treated and the coarseness of the hair.
