Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Laser Treatment

Skin laser therapy is one of the most effective methods for promoting a younger-looking and clearer complexion. However, the effects of laser treatment come down to more than just your time with the laser. It’s also crucial to take a few steps before and after receiving your treatment. So, when you ask “how effective is laser therapy?”, you are responsible in part for the answer.

Here at Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa in Gilbert, Arizona, we want what you want—for you to be confident with clear and beautiful skin. That’s why we want to support you during every step of your laser therapy, from providing the right treatment to giving you the knowledge you need beforehand. With just a few tips, you can boost the results of your laser treatments and enjoy more youthful skin.

What To Expect from Laser Therapy Treatments

Laser treatments can support your skin in a wide range of ways. Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa offers three key laser therapy treatments to promote a clearer complexion. When you take the proper steps to support your laser therapy, each of these treatments can provide you with smoother or younger-looking skin that accentuates your natural beauty.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing helps treat undesired skin features to provide smoother, clearer skin. Laser resurfacing only treats a small portion of your skin to reduce the risk of side effects and support a quicker recovery for faster results. Some of the inconveniences that laser skin resurfacing can help manage include:

• Wrinkles
• Sun-damage
• Fine lines
• Surgery scarring
• Uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal treatments use laser technology to remove unwanted hair from areas around the body. Hair removal treatments are often quick and low maintenance with long-lasting results, providing a better alternative to waxing or shaving. Laser hair removal works on many areas of the body, including the:

• Face
• Upper Lip
• Legs
• Back
• Chest
• Armpits
• Chin
• Groin 

IPL Photofacial

An intense pulsed light (IPL) photofacial is a rejuvenation treatment that helps reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and promote a clearer complexion. This treatment uses a Cynosure Icon laser to provide speedy results with minimal pain and a quick recovery. An IPL photofacial offers multiple benefits for multiple conditions, like:

• Treatment of sun-damaged skin
• Reduced pigmentation and aging
• An even skin texture
• Reduced appearance of scars

Tips for Improving the Effects of Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is an excellent skin care option for those seeking more vibrant skin and longer-lasting results. Each laser treatment is different and requires its own preparation. Still, there are a few tips you should keep in mind to ensure the most positive effects of laser treatment.

1. Visit a Qualified and Experienced Specialist

The best thing you can do to ensure effective laser therapy is to visit a certified and experienced laser technician. Although laser therapy is a safe procedure, a laser is still a serious piece of medical equipment that features risks when not handled properly. As a result, a technician must know how to use them correctly.

Some risks of seeing an inexperienced provider include the potential for burns, scarring, or an ineffective treatment. Meanwhile, a skilled technician will minimize the risks and ensure minimal pain and discomfort throughout the treatment. They will also provide you with the proper guidance for post-treatment care. Altogether, a certified specialist helps you be more comfortable and more confident in your results.

At Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa here in Gilbert, Arizona, you can trust that every one of our multiple laser treatments is performed by a certified and carefully trained laser technician.

2. Arrive with Clean and Dry Skin

Although it’s always important to moisturize and use the right products for your skin, it’s better to arrive at your laser treatment without having applied any products to the treatment area. Skin care products can prevent the laser from effectively reaching the skin or hair follicles and providing proper results.

To prepare for a laser skin treatment, simply perform your regular hygiene routine and steer clear of moisturizer so you arrive with clean, dry skin. If you’re receiving a laser hair removal treatment, you should also shave beforehand to allow the laser to reach your hair follicles better.

3. Maintain a Simple Skin Care Routine

Of course, we want to go all out to promote our skin’s health, but sometimes less is more. After a laser treatment, your skin is more sensitive, so it is important that you don’t overload your skin with products and lotions—especially the wrong kinds.

Stick to washing your skin and applying a simple moisturizer after your laser treatment. Avoid using soaps and other skin care products with alcohol, fragrances, or harsh chemicals that might agitate your skin. Similarly, be aware of abrasive cleaners that might irritate the treatment area. 

Talk to your provider at Colair about how long you should wait before returning to exfoliating or other parts of your skincare routine. Don’t try any new products before or after your laser treatment so that you can avoid irritation.

4. Follow Aftercare Instructions

Aftercare is often just as important as the treatment itself. Taking care of your skin after treatment promotes better results and supports the overall health of your skin. To ensure the best effects of your laser therapy, listen to your nurse practitioner’s advice.

Each treatment requires specific aftercare steps to ensure effectiveness. For example, to make laser hair removal treatments more effective, you should avoid waxing or plucking your hair afterward. Still, every treatment requires some of the same post-care best practices.

Some ways to care for your skin after all laser forms of laser therapy include:

• Wearing loose-fitting clothing around the treatment area
• Choosing cotton clothing to avoid irritating the treatment area
• Washing your skin regularly with a gentle soap
• Avoid alcohol and smoking to reduce the risk of skin inflammation

5. Protect Your Skin

No matter how experienced your laser technician is, laser treatments are bound to make your skin more sensitive to the sun. As a result, you must take extra precautions to protect your skin from the harsh sun rays. Of course, the best way to do so is to stay out of the sun as much as possible.

If you must spend time in the sun, wear a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF. Even better, cover up the area of your treatment by wearing a hat, scarf, or long sleeves, depending on where you received the treatment. For the same reasons, avoid using tanning beds before or after treatments.

6. Keep Up with Your Treatments

As with any form of skin care, consistency is key for laser therapy. In general, laser therapy is a more permanent option than many other treatment options, but it often requires maintenance to ensure the best results. 

For example, laser hair removal treatments often work best in a series of two to three treatments a few weeks apart. The effects of some treatments, though, like fractional skin resurfacing, can last for years before you need a follow-up treatment. Either way, your provider will discuss the right treatment plan with you, and following through with the plan at Colair will give you a complexion you’ll love.

7. Communicate with Your Provider

Communicating with your provider will allow you to have the information you need to take care of your skin and allows your provider to take the best approach for you. Your provider will discuss the best available treatment options so you are fully informed. They will also discuss how laser therapy will benefit your skin type so that you have realistic expectations for the treatment.

At the same time, communication goes both ways. Everyone’s skin is different, so inform your provider if you have any skin conditions. At the same time, if you have any concerns about your reaction to treatment or your results, be sure to let your provider know. Communication is crucial for your technician to determine how to adjust and adapt your treatment so you are happy with the effects.

Here at Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa, our skilled technicians are dedicated to providing you with the care and attention you need for the most successful laser treatment. As a result, you can enjoy total peace of mind during each treatment.

Get The Most Out of Your Treatment at Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa

Laser therapy is an effective way to promote long-lasting and more youthful skin. Of course, the most important thing you can do for an effective laser treatment is to visit an experienced provider, like the certified laser technicians at Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa in Gilbert, Arizona.

If you want to learn more about how to make the most out of your laser therapy, contact us at Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa. Schedule an appointment at (480) 923-6138 today to receive a treatment that will highlight your natural beauty and skyrocket your confidence.