Can I have laser hair removal after the summer?

Laser hair removal, performed in a medical center by qualified healthcare personnel, is a treatment with full guarantees. The chromophore used by the laser for hair removal (the light transmission vehicle) is melanin; therefore, the fairer the skin and the darker the hair, the faster and more effective the treatment will be, as the laser light will be directed toward the follicle without “distractions,” destroying its germ cells.

However, during a medical laser hair removal session, the skin surrounding each hair is collaterally affected; therefore, it should be avoided if you have recently sunbathed to prevent overheating. At Medicina Estética Lago we use the most modern Diode and Alexandrite lasers, as well as the latest Soprano technology, which minimize the risk of burns and shorten the time that must pass since the last exposure at the beach or in the mountains.

The time to start or resume a treatment of laser hair removal will depend on the phototype and circumstances of each patient. In addition to sun exposure, there are some contraindications such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, or taking photosensitive medications; therefore, it is essential to have a free diagnostic visit, so that our specialists can perform a proper assessment. Once the session is over, we recommend a series of precautions, which we will detail in our next post.