Permanent hair removal, no more ingrown hairs, finally peace from underarms, bikini line or back: laser hair removal sounds like a wonderfully relaxed solution at first. Then you read somewhere that someone ended up with burns, that a friend "had no results at all" or that the hairs simply grew back after a few months.
Between those extremes lie the typical mistakes people make before, during and after treatment — or that are made in clinics where things are sold too quickly and explained too little.
If you understand where things usually go wrong, you can much better assess what to watch out for yourself and which questions you can confidently ask during a consultation.
Mistake 1: Choosing a clinic based on price alone
Laser hair removal is a medical treatment that requires expertise, the right equipment and careful assessment. A very low price often means corners are cut: outdated equipment, insufficient training, or no proper intake assessment.
At I Care Clinic in Tervuren, we work with the Candela GentleMax Pro Plus — a professional medical laser that works safely and effectively on all skin and hair types.
Mistake 2: Not completing the full treatment cycle
Laser works on actively growing hairs. Since not all hairs grow at the same time, multiple sessions are needed to treat all follicles. People who stop after 2 or 3 sessions are often disappointed.
On average, 6 to 8 sessions are needed. Our specialists will explain the complete treatment plan during your initial consultation.
Mistake 3: Sun exposure before or after treatment
Tanned skin is more sensitive to laser treatment and increases the risk of pigmentation issues. Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds for at least 4 weeks before and after each session.
Mistake 4: Skipping the pre-treatment protocol
Shaving the area 24 hours before treatment is recommended — but waxing or plucking is not. The hair root needs to be intact for the laser to work effectively.
Mistake 5: Expecting immediate results
Hair does not fall out immediately after a session. It takes 1 to 3 weeks for the treated hairs to shed. Results become visible gradually over multiple sessions.
Book your consultation at I Care Clinic
Would you like expert advice about laser hair removal? Book a consultation at I Care Clinic in Tervuren or Wezembeek-Oppem. We are happy to guide you through the process.
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