Shaving after my first laser treatment OUCH

[Guest shadowghost21]

Did anyone else have issues shaving their face after getting laser? I had mine done on Thursday and just now decided to shave. My face felt like concrete, it was dry and felt more rough than usual. And when I went to actually shave (in the shower with nice hot water, only place I won't tear my face up) It didn't really do anything. Now my face just sorta hurts and my stubble is not any shorter. Is this the effect of the laser treatment? My facial skin is pretty sensitive and shaving can give me a lot of irritation but I am wondering if that translated to the laser as well.

[Carolyn Marie]

Kaili, if they offered you a moisturizing cream or gel, even if its a bit costly, I suggest you buy some. The laser treatments will irritate the hell out of your hair follicles as well as dry your skin, and the moisturizer I used is (they said) specially formulated to relieve that. Not to mention that it just felt good after applying it.

Carolyn Marie

[JenniferB]

It's not a good idea to use hot water on your face. It will dry your skin out and can cause wrinkles. I would recommend using warm water when shaving or when washing your face (with a facial cleanser).

As a side not you should not use hot water on your hair when using conditioner.

Jenny

[Guest shadowghost21]

Oh noes, winkles * shriek*! I usually shower in hot-ish water. Mostly to help open my pores. If I shave my face under any other conditions I'll destroy it. I know it drys it out, but it's better than hamburger face. I have never had issues shaving my face but I'll get some moisturizer on it before my skin turns into dust.

All they gave me was some aloe stuff, I put that on face feels a little better. My fiance went and took her facial lotion when she left for the weekend I need to go get my own.

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

I did have issues shaving a few days after laser. It felt like the razor wasn't doing anything! I'd run the razor over my face and it still felt like stubble. Immediately following the laser treatment, after I'm done burying my face in an ice pack, I put on aloe vera gel, the same kind used for sunburns. Put it in the fridge until it's time to use it and it will feel sooo nice on your face.

I also shave/wash in warm water. Not hot, but warmer than lukewarm. It helps to open up your pores which in turn can help get out any dirt or grease. Once your done washing your face you can splash it with cold water to tighten up your pores again. Also as soon as I'm out of the shower I'll put on a moisturizing lotion on my face before I start my makeup routine.

Oh and hello from Colorado! (I've been here since Friday...)

[Guest shadowghost21]

Colorado is great! The only thing about it is both a blessing and a curse, the dryness and I only just discovered facial moisturizing lotion. My fiance had some and I finally bought my own. Makes my face feel so much better.

But yeah Lizzie, what you described is exactly how it felt. I was really confused. I thought I knew what I was doing lol.

Thanks for the feedback ladies!

[Guest Krisina]

The face is sensitive for a few days after laser when you are just starting. You will also notice that try as you may to make your face look clean, there will be this stubble under the skin that you can't get too. It's like a dirty face but it's not. The hairs on your face from the treatment take a little while to come to the surface and exfoliate. Give it 10 to 14 days. About shaving. If you are using a disposable razor blade you might try an electric razor if you have one at home. I would think an electric razor would be easier on the skin.

Krisina

[Guest shadowghost21]

Thanks for the info Krisina. Yeah nurse said with my hair growth she said about a week for the hairs to fall out. But since I have been using lotion every few hours, my skin feels MUCH softer. I might try shaving again tonight.

[Guest Joana25]

The first time i had laser it hurt bad and the red bumps sucked and lasted for a few days. But now i have had 3 treatments and it got better.... Im so smooth now i dont have ti shave but once a week.. People say my face looks younger to... So hang in there it gets so muxh better