How Do You Prepare for Brazilian Laser Hair Removal?

March 19, 2021

To adequately ready yourself for summer, you should know how to prepare for Brazilian laser hair removal. Summer in Toronto means you can ditch the sweaters and socks for the latest swimsuits and bikinis.

Your reason for getting Brazilian laser hair removal treatments may not revolve around summer. Perhaps you prefer having hairless skin in your Bikini area. Whatever the rationale behind it, adequate preparation can help you get the best Brazilian laser hair removal results.

Brazilian laser hair removal involves removing the hairs around the bikini line. The result is a smooth, soft and hair-free bikini line you can flaunt without any insecurities.

Also, with consistent sessions, you will no longer have to battle ingrown hairs or endure painful waxing. This is why WebMD rates Brazilian laser hair removal as one of the best hair removal methods for men, women and transgenders.

For a first-timer, it’s normal to have questions like “is Brazilian laser hair removal safe?” With this hair removal method, there’s no skin invasion and no need for downtime. It’s completely safe!

Also, with the right tips to prepare for Brazilian laser hair removal, your procedure will be easy and fast. Thankfully, this article provides that knowledge. In it, we will cover how to prepare for Brazilian laser hair removal.

In addition to this, we will discuss what you can expect during your Brazilian laser hair removal session. The quality of aftercare also affects Brazilian laser hair removal results. As such, we will discuss how to care for yourself post-treatment. Let’s get into it!

How to Prepare for Brazilian Laser Hair Removal

The first step in preparing for Brazilian laser hair removal is a consultation with the medical aesthetician. Consulting with the medical aesthetician helps you to know if you are suitable for the procedure or not.

Typically, your consultation will include:

Answers to questions about your health and medical history
Details about the procedure
Discussions about the level of hair removal necessary
Price estimate for your Brazilian laser hair removal.

Also, during your consultation, you’ll find out when your first session is. Additionally, the medical aesthetician will let you know the number of sessions you’ll be having.

It’s important to know there are categories of people who aren’t eligible to get Brazilian laser hair removal. Info from HealthLine exempts the following group of people:

People with grey or white hair
Pregnant women.

After you’ve been cleared to undergo Brazilian laser hair removal treatments, there are things you should avoid. Taking caffeine before your procedure can make you feel uncomfortable during the appointment. Also, as much you can, avoid shaving for about two weeks before your procedure.

Furthermore, avoid waxing, plucking or epilating before your session. Shaving is the only hair removal method allowed. Even with shaving, there are a few measures to follow. This includes steering clear of dull razors and scented shaving products.

In the same vein, some practices can ensure you get the best results. Here are the steps to prepare for Brazilian laser hair removal.

Take a shower

It’s important you bathe thoroughly on the morning of your Brazilian laser hair removal sessions. Brazilian laser hair removal happens in the bikini area.

As you very well know, the bikini area tends to emit an unpleasant smell if you don’t bathe. Hence, bathing makes the area cleaner and more accessible to the medical aesthetician. It also opens your skin pores thereby increasing the efficacy of the laser devices.

Using wet wipes can help make the job easy. Take wet wipes along with you to wipe down there before your procedure.

Dress comfortably

Dressing comfortably will mean wearing free clothes. You can wear loose pants or a skirt to ensure you don’t irritate the treatment area after the procedure. Tight-fitting clothes can cause inflammation around the treatment area.

Avoid sunbathing or tanning

Tanning before your procedure is a big no. If you expose the treatment area to the sun before your procedure, you may have to reschedule.

If you are going to the beach before your procedure, avoid wearing swimsuits that expose the treatment area. Instead, wear shorts or a sarong to protect the area from UV rays and ready for the treatment.

Exfoliate the treatment area gently a night before your procedure

While exfoliating before your procedure, it’s important you do it gently. Roughly exfoliating can cause cuts. Exfoliation helps to get rid of dead skin cells in the treatment area.

Additionally, it aids easier removal of hairs. You can use an acne cleaner for this or brush the area gently with an old brush.

Take pain relievers

Brazilian laser hair removal isn’t a surgical procedure that requires you to take anesthesia. However, for some people with a low pain threshold, it can be quite painful. Taking pain relievers shortly before your treatment can reduce how much of the discomfort you will feel.

Shave your bikini area

Resist plucking your hairs or waxing before your treatment session. Instead, shave your bikini area and your bum carefully. Although, this shaving doesn’t have to be a total one. You should be aiming to reduce the length of your hair to 0.4 inches.

This allows the laser to easily target your hair follicles. In summary, your hair must not be too long or short.

Part of how to prepare for Brazilian laser hair removal is shaving properly. Here are some tips to help you in that regard.

It helps to section out the bikini area for shaving. Start out with the top, then move to the genital area and finish with your bum.
Using scissors, trim off all long hairs before going in with a razor.
Ensure your bikini area is wet. We don’t advise shaving the area while it’s dry.
Don’t be in a rush to finish. The bikini area is delicate and should be treated delicately.
Don’t exert too much pressure while shaving. You may end up cutting yourself.
It helps to store aloe vera in the fridge beforehand. Then, use it on the shaved area afterwards.
Avoid going over one section with a razor several times. Over-shaving will leave your hair too short for the Brazilian laser hair removal procedure.

Additionally, shaving your bikini area under a running shower may be difficult. Alternatively, we recommend shaving in a bathtub that’s half-filled or by the bathroom sink. A half-filled bathtub allows you to kneel in it without completely immersing your bikini area in water.

Furthermore, if neither options work for you, you can try doing it in your room instead. All you’ll need are two bowls of water, a large or full-length mirror and your razor. Like doing it in your bathroom, take your time and be gentle. In the next section, we will discuss shaving for your Brazilian laser hair appointments in more detail.

How to Prepare Your Bikini Area for Brazilian Laser Hair Removal

Getting the right shape for your bikini area while shaving can impact the Brazilian laser hair removal results. Your preparation for Brazilian laser hair removal involves you marking out your bikini line desired shape. Once that is out of the way, you can then proceed to shave.

Here is a step-by-step to preparing the treatment area for Brazilian laser hair removal.

Step 1: Mark the shape of your bikini line

To get a good view of your bikini line, it’s better to work with a full-length mirror. Start by cutting off long hair to enable you to get a better glimpse of your bikini line. Then, facing the mirror, mark your bikini line with a pencil and ensure it’s visible enough for you. you can use an eye pencil on your dry skin to separate the area you are shaving.

Don’t fret if you don’t get it right the first time, clean it and start again. Do this until you have gotten the desired shape for your bikini line. When you get the shape you want, darken the lines so you don’t exceed it while shaving.

Step 2: Ready your bikini area

If you used a white pencil to mark your bikini line, chances are that shaving foam will make it hard to see. Hence, opting for shaving oil is a better idea.

Also, before you begin shaving, wet the area around your bikini line and apply just a little shaving oil. Be careful not to smear the pencil with the oil.

Step 3: Start shaving

Having a full mirror here will be an added advantage because it’ll ensure you don’t miss any part while shaving. Remember that this is the most important step, the results you get from your Brazilian laser hair removal depend on how you shave. While shaving, always begin at the top of your bikini line to get an even shave.

Furthermore, it helps when you shave towards the bikini line you earlier drew. Remember that exerting too much pressure won’t make the shave neat, it’ll only give you cuts. Shave gently, lightly and steadily. Also, rinse the blade after each cut to ensure it’s free of hair.

Going slow not only prevents cuts but also helps to prevent you from over-shaving the area. After you have shaved the top section, clean the area with a wet cloth. Preferably, the cloth should be dipped into lukewarm water before using it to wipe the area.

The next couple of paragraphs is targeted at women trying to prepare for a Brazilian laser hair removal session. For your thighs up to your labia, just like the top section, apply shaving oil. Work your way from your thighs, moving steadily toward your labia.

When you are done on one side, repeat the same on the second side. After shaving both sides, gently wipe your thighs and labia with a cloth soaked in lukewarm water.

Typically, the labia is soft and delicate therefore it doesn’t need so much pressure. When shaving the labia, be sure to stretch out the skin so you can shave it well. For the labia, it helps if you elevate your leg while shaving the outer labia to the inner labia. Remember to add shaving oil to the labia to aid smooth shaving.

When you’re done shaving both labia, use a soft cloth to clean off the shaving oil and shaved hair. Also, to ensure you got all the hair around the labia, spread them open apart a bit to check. Should you find any hair in the inner labia, shave it off gently. The inner labia is soft so it doesn’t need pressure.

Knowing how to prepare for Brazilian laser hair removal is incomplete without shaving the bum. Here are some tips to help you shave your butt cheeks and perianal area correctly.

Don’t start shaving from your butt cheeks. Always begin from the bikini line to avoid risks of infection.
To help you see your bum clearly, place your mirror in a way that shows your bum well.
Start shaving by applying shaving oil around the area while squatting. Squatting helps you get to the back of your bum.
Always rinse your razor after each shave.
After you’re done shaving your bum, use a warm cloth to wipe off hairs from your bum.

After you’re done shaving, you should refrain from using cold water around that area. Because the surrounding skin is still sensitive from shaving, lukewarm water can help to prevent skin irritation. Also, you should avoid using any lotion or moisturizers on the surrounding skin before your treatment session.

What Happens During Brazilian Laser Hair Removal

Brazilian laser hair removal is a noninvasive procedure that produces immediate results. Compared to waxing and plucking, Brazilian laser hair removal offers more permanent results.

On the day of your appointment, you will do a patch test to see how your skin reacts with the laser. How long your Brazilian laser hair removal session lasts depends on the treatment area.

Typically, the session lasts for about 45 mins to one hour. For people with a low pain threshold, numbing creams are applied to reduce the discomfort. Many people describe the pain as a warm rubber sting.

Typically, the medical aesthetician will deliver laser pulses to the treatment area using a handheld device. At the best spas, the handheld device usually has a cooling technology that eases any pain that comes with the treatment.

Brazilian laser hair removal works by the heat from the laser destroying hair follicles in the treatment area. This prevents hair growth which can lead to permanent hair loss in the treatment area over time.

Brazilian Laser Hair Removal Aftercare

After your Brazilian Laser Hair Removal treatment session, you may feel a little sore. You may also experience redness, bruises or swelling. Apply aloe vera gel to reduce the burning effect you feel. Here are some other Brazilian laser hair removal aftercare tips.

Wash the treatment area with mild soap.
Because hair shedding is normal after your treatments, gently exfoliate the treatment area to get rid of dead skin cells.
For about two months after your treatments, avoid exposing the treatment area to the sun.
Avoid waxing or plucking the treatment area after your session.
Avoid saunas or other heat treatments for about a week.
Reduce exercises for three days after your treatments.
Avoid hot showers or baths.
Scarring may occur if you scratch the treatment area as a result of crusting.
For two days, avoid swimming or things that contain chlorine.

Frequently Asked Questions on Brazilian Laser Hair Removal

Usually, people trying Brazilian laser hair removal for the first time have different ideas of the treatment. Many compare the pain to waxing while others are unsure if they are eligible. Here are some frequently asked questions on Brazilian laser hair removal.

Does Brazilian laser hair removal work for all skin types?

Because the laser targets the pigment in your hair follicles, people with dark hair and light skin get the best results. Redheads or blondes may not get the same results as those with dark hair. However, your medical aesthetician will determine the results you get depending on your hair and skin colour.

How many treatment sessions do I need?

The number of treatment sessions you need depends on how much hair you have around your bikini line. Typically, if you want to remove all the hairs around the bikini line, you will require about four to six sessions.

How long should I wait in between sessions?

It’s best to space your treatment sessions by six weeks. It helps you get the best results by targeting the hair when it’s in its growth cycle.

To Wrap It Up

If you’re tired of waxing or other painful hair removal methods for your bikini area, Brazilian laser hair removal is your best option. With Brazilian laser hair removal, you can achieve near-permanent hair loss after a minimum of six sessions. After each session, it’s advised you refrain from waxing as it can further irritate your skin.

Getting the best results from your treatment session depends on the things you do before and after your treatment. Thankfully, this article discusses how to prepare for Brazilian laser hair removal.

With Canada MedLaser, we can help you practice the tips discussed in this article and more. Our team of highly trained medical aestheticians will take the time to help you get in the best frame of mind for your Brazilian laser hair treatments. Contact us today to book an appointment with our experts!

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