9. What should I expect after a laser hair removal treatment? 

Most people who have undergone laser hair removal treatment generally have had very little to complain about, but you never can tell.

After the laser hair removal treatment, the treated area may be red or pink and feel similar to a sunburn, though it is always short lived and not much cause for concern.

Some people reported swollen lines or bumps formed by the death and scarring of the follicles by the light energy of the laser beam. This too will fade out in no time.

A small amount of swelling is considered as normal. These reactions will resolve within 24 hours.
 
Abnormal reactions that may occur after treatments are severe redness, pain, breaks in the surface of the skin, drainage, and severe itching.
 
If any of these adverse reactions develop in the first 24 hours, you should contact your physician or clinic immediately and avoid scratching, picking or putting any cream or medication onto the treated area.
 
Around 3-10 days after treatment hairs will begin to surface. Most of these hairs were treated and are falling out. It is not re-growth. The hair follicles need to purge the hairs that remained under the skin.
 
You will need to refrain from waxing, plucking, or bleaching between laser hair removal treatments (although shaving is allowed). You may want to use a loofah or glove to help remove the hair as it falls out. Results may vary based on skin tone, hair follicles, and growth stage.

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