Our Guide to Preparing For Your Laser Hair Removal Appointment

Complete Medical Esthetics is renowned in Kelowna for its innovative esthetic solutions and dedicated customer service. Our laser hair removal service is popular, highly effective, and recommended by many of our satisfied clients. Although the treatment is safe and largely painless, taking the right steps toward preparing for your appointment enhances its effectiveness and leaves you with smoother, hair-free skin. This guide offers a detailed step-by-step protocol for getting ready for your laser hair removal procedure.

Understanding Laser Hair Removal

Before you book an appointment, understanding what laser hair removal entails is crucial. The procedure utilizes laser technology to target hair follicles on the body and face, impeding their ability to grow new hairs. While it's not a one-time treatment, it greatly reduces hair growth over time, providing you with a long-term solution to unwanted hair. 

At Complete, we have two different medical-grade lasers we can use for hair removal, the Cutera and the Candella Gentle YAG.  Both lasers are safe for all skin types.  Both use a wavelength of 1064nm (YAG). Cutera uses ultrasound gel with a cooling tip attached to the laser head.  The Candella laser uses a stamping technique with a cryogen cooling mist for epidermal comfort.  Both machines give optimal results with little to no discomfort.  Treatment times vary depending on the area being treated.   Treatments on the body are scheduled every 6 weeks, while the face is every 4 weeks.  Sticking to a schedule for treatments will give the optimum results.  Hair growth reduction can be attained in 6 to 8 teatments.

Consultation: Getting Ready Ahead Of Time

At Complete Medical Esthetics, we provide complimentary consultations before treatment. This allows us to analyze your skin, discuss treatment options, and help you set realistic expectations. During the consultation, remember to disclose any medications or supplements you're currently using, as certain drugs can interfere with the treatment.

Preparing Your Skin for Treatment

One week before treatment, avoid sun exposure, self-tanners, tanning beds, harsh exfoliants, or chemical peels. A minimum of 24 hours before your appointment, shave the area that will be treated, but refrain from waxing or tweezing as then there is no target to the blood supply, the laser then targets the pigment of the hair inside the follicle.

What to Expect During the Procedure



 The laser is applied to the skin, with each pulse feeling like a small pinch or warm rubber band snap. The procedure duration varies depending on the area being treated and can range from 5 minutes to an hour.

Post-Procedure Care

After the treatment, you may notice some redness or swelling. This is normal and usually subsides within a few hours. We recommend using a soothing aloe vera gel and avoiding heat exposure such as saunas, hot showers, and strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours following the procedure.  For optimal results we highly recommend sticking to a set scedule for hair removal as this helps keep with the natural hair growth cycle, body every 6 weeks, face evry 4 weeks.

Your journey to smoother, hair-free skin starts with proper preparation. At Complete Medical Esthetics, we're here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your laser hair removal experience is comfortable, safe, and effective.

Book Your Complimentary Consultation Today

Getting rid of unwanted hair has never been this easy. Allow us at Complete Medical Esthetics to help you look and feel your best through our highly-rated laser hair removal service. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and get started on your path to hair-free bliss. Visit our website at https://completemedicalesthetics.com or call us at (put phone number here) for more details.