Can I take anti inflammatory before laser hair removal?

We would recommend that you do not take Ibuprofen before your laser hair removal session. There is a possibility that this medication may cause bruising after your treatment. We would ask that you stop taking any products containing Ibuprofen 48 hours before your session. This time will allow the body to flush out this medication so that it won’t affect the outcome of your treatment. If you experience bruising after laser please know that this is a very temporary reaction. Your skin will return to normal after a few days. We would recommend lightly massaging the area using Arnica cream a few days after to treatment to help with this.

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Medication and laser hair removal
What happens if you take ibuprofen before laser?
What medications Cannot be taken with laser hair removal?
Can you take pain relief before laser hair removal?
What can I do to make laser hair removal less painful?

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Medication and laser hair removal

Some medications may cause your skin to become photosensitive. This basically means if you are taking them your skin will be sensitive to light. As we are using light and heat when we are performing laser it is important that we are careful. If you are taking medications that may cause photo sensitivity laser may result in pigmentation on your skin.

Most medications that are taken to treat Acne cause photo sensitivity so it is not possible to have laser while taking these. There are recommended time frames that you would have to wait until before treatment. To find out more about laser if you are taking medication please contact us. Let us know the name of the medication you are taking so that we can advise you on how long you would need to wait. It is super important that all medications are disclosed to us so that we can safely and effectively perform your treatments.

Just to recap we do not recommend you take Ibuprofen before laser hair removal as it may lead to bruising.

If you have any questions or are concerned about any medications you may be taking contact our friendly team. All medications must be checked beforehand to ensure they are safe. Your safety is our number one priority and we will never take risks with your skin.

What happens if you take ibuprofen before laser?

Do not take Ibuprofen or Aspirin as these medicines may react to the laser light. If you need to apply make-up on the area you must apply and remove it delicately. Excess rubbing can open the treated area and increase the chance of scarring.

What medications Cannot be taken with laser hair removal?

Summary. In the vast majority of cases, Laser Hair Removal will not be affected by medication. Most common medications – such as cold and flu medications, antibiotics and mood regulators – do not evoke negative side effects from Laser Hair Removal.

Can you take pain relief before laser hair removal?

Is laser hair removal painful if you take medication beforehand? Actually, pre-medicating with over-the-counter pain relievers can significantly reduce discomfort during the procedure.

What can I do to make laser hair removal less painful?

Another way to help prepare yourself for treatment is to stay hydrated – drink more water than usual and avoid any caffeine, as this can make the procedure more painful. Try to shave the area as best as possible before going in for treatment, as it can make the treatment less irritating to your skin.