Armpit laser surgery including removal of armpit sweat glands, armpit hair removal, dark armpit treatment… is a very popular method today. Because this is a quick way to beautify the armpit area. It also helps reduce the risk of ingrown hairs, bumps and dark armpits very well. However, it all depends on taking care of yourself after laser treatment. If you don’t take good enough care of yourself, it can cause slow healing or put you at risk for infection and inflammation.
Together with cosmetic dermatologists, we will guide you on how to care for yourself after laser surgery for the armpit area.
Apply aloe vera gel
It also helps the laser treatment area stay moisturized. It also helps soothe the skin. Significantly reduces burning, swelling, redness and skin irritation. Aloe vera gel can be refrigerated before application. To make the skin feel fresher, limit dark underarms quite well.
Apply a cold compress
After laser armpit hair removal, if there is irritation, burning or redness in the armpit area. This can relieve such symptoms by applying cold compresses. Helps blood vessels contract and water is absorbed back into the blood vessels, helping to reduce swelling.
Choose a gentle soap “recipe”.
Soap does not contain irritants such as vitamin A acid (Retin-A), AHA and BHA because they exfoliate the skin. This can cause already fragile skin to become easily irritated. However, soap is absolutely not for anyone who has a burning sensation or skin irritation and should avoid using soap in the first place.
Contraindications after axillary laser
- Avoid contact with water within the first 24 hours: You should limit contact with water for one day to prevent the wound from becoming infected. Avoid exposure to hot temperatures during the initial period after laser treatment, whether it is using hot compresses, saunas, or warm, high-temperature baths. Because heat easily stimulates skin irritation.
- Limit rubbing the skin: After laser, the skin will be especially weak and sensitive. For this reason, you should limit rubbing your skin as it will disrupt the skin and cause irritation. The scrub particles can cut into the skin and cause injury.
- Do not use underarm deodorant products: Some underarm deodorant products contain ingredients that can irritate the skin such as perfume and alcohol.
- Avoid sun exposure: Sun exposure is another cause of skin irritation after laser treatment. Additionally, UV rays in the sun can cause sunburn and as a result, dark spots may appear on the skin.
Laser treatment of dark underarms can be considered a great advancement with outstanding advantages, in addition to laser surgery to treat underarm sweat glands or hair removal; is cosmetic technology for those who are looking for a method to beautify the armpit area that is both quick and smooth. After laser treatment, you should try applying skin care methods to the skin under the upper arms to restore the skin to become strong and smooth as desired.
Article with advice from a team of dermatologists and aestheticians of La Ratio Cosmetic Institute, Acclear Skin Care Center