Laser hair removal in Dubai is widely considered a painless and safe procedure, however, certain steps must be taken before the treatment, which can increase the risk of side effects. It is important to discuss this with your chosen cosmetics supplier beforehand to understand and prevent possible risks.

Here are some recommendations to follow before laser hair removal Dubai

1. Make sure your skin is clean: Before you visit the salon or spa of your choice, make sure the area to be treated (e.g. legs, underarms, bikini line) is clean.Contaminants such as liquids and dirt on the skin can reduce the effectiveness of the laser. If the skin is clean, the laser can target the hair follicles directly.

2. Avoid waxing and plucking: Hair removal methods such as waxing and plucking remove hair from the root. If you complete these steps before your laser session, the laser will not be able to target the hair pigment because the hair has been removed.

3. In contrast to waxing and hair removal, it is recommended to shave the area to be treated one to two days before laser hair removal. Shaving does not remove the hair from the root, so the laser effectively reaches the hair pigment. Additionally, shaving removes hair from the surface of the skin, reducing the risk of laser burns.

4.Minimize sun exposure: The risk of laser burns is greater on tanned skin because traditional lasers rely on the stark contrast between skin and hair color to effectively target hair pigment. If your skin has darkened due to tanning, there is a risk that the laser may accidentally hit the melanin in your skin rather than the hair.

5. Be careful when taking medications: Some medications can interfere with laser hair removal, increase skin sensitivity, and increase the risk of side effects. These medications include blood thinners, anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics, retinol topicals, acne products, and hormone therapies.Before undergoing laser hair removal, ask your doctor about the possible risks of taking these medications.

6. Use skin care products with caution: Ask your cosmetic supplier about the safety of using skin care products before laser hair removal. Some ingredients in these products may make your skin more sensitive to pain and increase the risk of side effects such as discoloration and redness.
Your doctor may ask you to stop using certain products such as AHA/BHA exfoliating creams, retinol or retinal products, benzoyl peroxide products, and products that dry out your skin one to two weeks before treatment.

7. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: Avoid excessive alcohol consumption in the 24 hours before your laser hair removal treatment as this can dry out your skin and make the treatment more painful.

8. Avoid coffee: Avoid drinking coffee a few hours before laser treatment. Coffee can increase skin sensitivity and potentially increase discomfort or pain, as can alcohol.