I’ve now had my fourth laser hair removal treatment. They say each person is different in how long it will take to get 100% hair removal. I was hoping to be on the “less treatment” end but I think I still have a few more in my future.
The one nice thing about each treatment is they get faster. Of course that is because some of the hair is 100% gone so the technician only has to treat the areas where the hair continues to grow. I did learn a lesson on this visit. Don’t shave before you go!
When To Shave
The answer to this will depend on where you go and what they tell you but I will tell you from my own experience. It is better to shave 2-3 days before your treatment and not sooner. I actually shaved a little the morning of my treatment because I had forgotten to do to it earlier in the week. You don’t want long hair because the hairs can land on your skin in burn. Unfortunately I believe it was the shaving that ended up causing a little more pain and reddening then usual.
Take Ibuprofen
My doctor had recommended for pain to take Ibuprofen an hour before my visit. I usually don’t think about it. However before my next appointment in July I’m going to give this a try to I can report in my next post the out come.
Note: These are just my own personal tips and are not to be served as medical advice.
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Disclaimer: I am receiving free laser removal treatment.. All opinions are my own. You may read more of my disclosure here.
Donna says
I’m a big chicken, but I am seriously thinking about laser hair removal. Thanks for the tips!
Lolo says
Good tip about taking Ibuprofen before. I would have never thought to do that.
Terri K (@tkharmonic) says
I’m nowhere near Florida but Laser Hair Removal is on the list of things I really want to have done. If nothing else, I’d like to have my underarms done because my hair is so dark you can see it under the skin even right after I shave and it makes me never wear anything sleeveless.
Jennifer says
great tips. Not sure if I could ever go through the pain but I do think about it
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I started it once but was going to need a TON of treatments and it was just too expensive.
Lisa says
Great tips!
Stefani says
I would love to have the hair on my legs removed so I don’t have to shave every day.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Great tips!
Leilani says
I’ve never thought about getting laser hair removal. I always joke around with my husband that he needs to get it, though.
Sheri says
Great tips! I’ve never done it but I would like to try.
Jenn says
Good to know. I want to have this done one day.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I had no idea about the hairs burning when they landed. That is so interesting, but makes total sense. I hope this will end up being a totally worthwhile thing for you!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I want to do this SOOOO bad. I think I’d rather do laser hair removal than the boob job I’ve been researching.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
You get what you pay for in many cases and laser hair removal is not something I’d want to take lightly. I’ve really been thinking about doing something like this. I don’t have a lot of hair but when I do it’s VERY visible since my hair comes in BLACK!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I didn’t realize that you would need to take a pain reliever after hair removal but now it totally makes sense. I would love to have this done someday. It would be heaven not to have to shave my legs. 🙂
Jennifer says
My daughter has been asking about this but I think 12 is still very young.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I hope to get it done one day.
Maria Iemma says
I have been wanting to do this for a while. I would love to have my upper lip done – I keep waxing weekly and it hurts.
Maryann says
I don’t know if I should try this or not.
Angela@AboutAMom says
I have thought about doing laser hair removal. Thanks for the tips!
Laser Hair Removal says
Maryann i will Suggest to you Laser Hair Removal once you Can Try it is not a More Painful Than using Wax..
Marcie W. says
Great tips and I love the idea of taking pain reliever prior to your appointment. I do that before a tattoo session!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I would love to try this one day but I’m not fond of anything painful. I hate waxing too.
Sarah L says
This is not anything I want to have done. Managed without it for 64 years.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
I really want to have this done. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
I started treatments and very happy with my results
Alex Nelson says
You should try it once.If done it correctly you can get impressive results.If you live near California you can look for laseraway.net.They are providing good services in this area.