What to Wear For Your Laser Hair Removal Appointment
Getting ready for your first laser hair removal treatment? At Aesthetica, we want you to feel informed, comfortable, and
Getting ready for your first laser hair removal treatment? At Aesthetica, we want you to feel informed, comfortable, and confident from the moment you walk through our doors. We’ve created a guide to help you decide what you’d be most comfortable wearing and how you can prepare for your laser hair removal treatment.
Laser hair removal is quick and relatively painless. We’ll provide you with a soft robe to wear during treatment, but choosing the right outfit can make your laser hair removal session even smoother. Here’s what we recommend based on the area being treated:
Legs (Full or Lower Legs)
Wear loose-fitting pants, shorts, or a dress/skirt to your laser hair removal appointment. Avoid wearing leggings or other tight clothing that could rub or irritate treated skin post-treatment.
Bikini or Brazilian Laser Hair Removal
Opt for loose, breathable bottoms when you come in for Brazilian or Bikini Laser hair removal. Flowy pants, sweats, or a comfortable dress with cotton underwear is ideal.
Underarms or Arms
A tank top or loose short-sleeve shirt is best for laser hair removal on the arms or underarms. Avoid wearing deodorant to your appointment. Your Laser Technician will provide you with wipes to clean the area before treating if you have deodorant on.
Face (Upper Lip, Chin, Jawline, or Full Face)
Come with a clean, makeup-free face if you’re getting laser hair removal on your face. If you’re coming from work, an event, forgot, or simply didn’t know not to wear makeup, we will have makeup removal wipes available. As far as clothes go, a zip-up hoodie or button-up shirt can be helpful if you want to avoid pulling clothing over your face post-treatment.
Back or Chest
Wear a loose tee or comfortable button-down for chest or back laser hair removal. Avoid wearing tight or restricting tops like sports bras or compression shirts for the rest of the day after your treatment.
Toes, Feet, or Hands
Skip tight shoes or socks when you get treated on your toes or feet. Sandals, slides, or open-toed shoes are ideal if you’re treating the feet. For hands, avoid tight sleeves or gloves for the rest of the day.
Wearing the right clothing helps ensure your skin can breathe and avoids skin irritation—so you leave feeling comfortable, confident, and ready for smooth results!
Shave the treatment area at least 24 hours before your appointment. Avoid waxing or plucking in the weeks leading up to your session as it can disrupt your laser hair removal results.
Skip the Lotions and Body Creams
Similar to deodorant and makeup, avoid wearing lotions or body creams as these products can interfere with the laser and should be removed prior to your treatment. We will provide you with wipes to clean off any excess lotion, makeup, or deodorant on treatment areas to help ensure your safety!
Avoid sun exposure and self-tanners for at least 2 weeks before treatment. Tanned skin increases the risk of complications and skin irritation.
Don’t use retinol or strong exfoliants on the treatment area for 2 weeks before your session. Retinoids increase your skin’s sensitivity to light and can lead to complications.
Stay hydrated and skip intense workouts right before or after your visit. Sweat and friction can increase irritation of the skin.
During your one-on-one consultation, one of Aesthetica’s Laser Technicians will answer any questions and go over any concerns you may have to help you feel comfortable and safe during your laser hair removal treatment sessions to follow. If you have questions about laser hair removal, call or text us at (801) 785-8885 or click the button below!
Aesthetica is a premier medical spa in Pleasant Grove, Utah with over 15 years of experience.
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Getting ready for your first laser hair removal treatment? At Aesthetica, we want you to feel informed, comfortable, and
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