I'm seeing a lot of different recommendations for people about how many weeks or days that they shouldn't have any exposure to the sun before laser. This might be a dumb question, but I thought I'd ask just in case - I had one day of sun exposure with sunscreen last week, and have an appointment for laser next week. Do any of you think that will be a problem? I'm not sure if people genuinely mean like stay indoors and avoid all UV for 2 weeks beforehand, or if it's just a recommendation to avoid consistent sun exposure that could end in tanning. Show Thanks! Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this topic. I already spoke with my laser technician but I wanted to crowd source some info as well (for better peace of mind). TLDR at the bottom. I am considering laser hair removal (LHR) and I am concerned about sun exposure. I am pursuing face/neck LHR (alexandrite, experienced tech, well reviewed, expensive) and the laser tech emphasized the need for sunscreen and recommended that I avoid the sun as much as possible. I think she gave me solid advice, however I spend a lot of my spare time outdoors (either hiking, kayaking, or camping). Ideally, I would avoid these activities for one to two years while I get the majority of the treatment done but obviously this is not my desire, especially since these are my only safe activities during the pandemic. I live in a place that is sunny year round so waiting for winter is not an option. I'm outdoors for a few hours at least once every weekend (year round). I have skin that is somewhere between a 2 and 3 on the fitzpatrick scale and my hair color is medium brown (leaning towards dark brown). The laser plan I am looking at will have unlimited sessions (which is expensive but they seem like one of the best around, plus I will always be able to have touch ups). I am also interested on the risk of sun exposure if I need touch ups for the rest of my life... will I just need to live in a cave forever? lol Kayaking is my biggest concern since sun reflects off of the water so not even a big sunhat would prevent it all. Also I am not out to some of the people I kayak with so they would 100% inquire as to why I am wearing a face mask/UV protective gaiter/etc. I thought about just telling them I am getting LHR but this would beg further questions since it is quite abnormal in my neck of the woods (no pun intended). Am I being overly concerned? Is it really that risky or would sunscreen be sufficient? I tend to tan (lightly) rather than burn, but I have had sunburns in the past so I am definitely not immune to them. Any experiences or advice is welcome! I searched the internet a lot and had trouble finding reliable sources of information about this. I couldn't find anything involving LHR and the risks of UV reflection off of the water. My gut tells me to err on the side of caution, but that means I should postpone LHR and continue to enjoy the outdoors (as frustrating as that would be). In the summer, I mostly hike/kayak after 2pm. In the winter I am forced to hike/kayak earlier so I usually kayak between noon and 4pm. The spring and fall are a blend of times depending on when the sun sets and the temperature outside. With LHR, I will be sure to never kayak within a week of the zapping. Being in a pandemic, I can wear a gaiter (with a mask underneath as needed) almost all the time to keep the sun off of me. It's only during distanced, outdoor activities that I get weird looks if I keep it on (for example, in the middle of a lake)(my family would unfortunately inquire about this). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TLDR: Is sunscreen enough to provide sun protection for 3 hours while kayaking on a sunny day? Am I just worrying too much? Also please feel free to have general discussion about laser hair removal (neck/face or other) and sun exposure risks. There is a surprising lack of discussion on reddit about this, especially for people removing facial hair. Can anyone tell me their experience of having any exposure to sun before and after laser treatment? I am about to get laser on my beard and chest. For the last month I have been very sun smart with sun screen and a hat. I plan to do the same afterwards and between sessions. I am outside quite a bit and UV is strong in Australia this time of year. Has anyone been effected by the sun after having laser on their face? I also plan on going on holiday over winter to a sunny place and I am a bit worried about it even though I will be being very sun smart. Also does it matter if I miss a monthly session on my beard, say if I go once a month for 3 months then don't go back for another 6-8 weeks? TIA x What happens if you expose skin to sun after laser hair removal?Exposure to sunlight can cause your skin to become more sensitive to the light energy used in the removal process. This can put you at a higher risk of ending up with hyperpigmentation or even burns or scarring. If you do need to be outside, use sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays and cover up your skin.
Can you go in the sun after laser hair removal?Avoid sun exposure after laser hair removal treatments
After your treatment, your skin will be sensitive and will need time to heal. Excessive exposure to UV rays at this time risks damage to your skin, so it's highly advisable to avoid sunbathing and tanning beds.
How long should you avoid sun after laser hair?Limit direct sun exposure two weeks after the procedure, as your skin is still sensitive to heat and needs to settle for healing. Prolonged UV rays exposed to fresh laser hair treatment may cause skin damage.
Can I tan 2 days after laser hair removal?This can be difficult to adhere to, especially during the summer. However, generally speaking, it is strongly recommended that you wait at least two weeks post-treatment before exposing yourself to strong UV rays, whether from the sun or a tanning bed.
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