Laser Hair Removal Aftercare Guide, Jamsil Seoul
The short answer
After laser hair removal at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul, redness usually lasts 1 to 3 days, and you should apply a soothing cream morning and night for 2 to 3 days and wear sunscreen. Avoid tanning, tattoos and waxing during the whole course. Rarely, folliculitis, blisters or scabs can appear.
Key facts
- Redness: 1 to 3 days
- Soothing cream: morning and night for 2 to 3 days
- Sunscreen: use daily on treated areas
- During the course: no tanning, tattoos or waxing
- Before each visit: shave the area
What should you do before and between sessions?
Shave the area before each visit, since the laser should reach the follicle and not the hair above the skin. Throughout the course of treatment, avoid tanning, getting tattoos in the area and waxing. Waxing removes the hair root that the laser needs to find.
What is the first-three-days plan?
- Day 1: redness and a warm feeling are common. Apply the soothing cream in the morning and at night.
- Days 2 and 3: continue the cream for 2 to 3 days in total. Apply sunscreen on exposed areas.
- By day 3: redness typically fades within 1 to 3 days.
What may happen less often?
Rarely, folliculitis (small bumps around follicles), blisters or scabs may occur. Do not pick at them and keep the area clean and moisturized. Shed hairs may appear to be growing for a week or two as treated hairs fall out; this is generally normal.
What should you avoid?
- Tanning or strong sun exposure
- Waxing and plucking
- Tattoos in the treated area
- Picking at bumps, blisters or scabs
When should you contact the clinic?
Contact Shinebom Clinic if redness lasts beyond 3 days, if blisters form, if bumps become painful or look infected, or if the skin color changes. Use the contact page; enquiries in English are welcome.
Related reading
The laser is explained on the GentleMax device page, and the treatment is on the hair removal page. Repeat sessions aim at long-term reduction, not permanent removal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does redness last after laser hair removal?
Redness usually lasts 1 to 3 days.
Can I wax between sessions?
No. Avoid waxing, tanning and tattoos during the course. Shaving is fine.
How often should I apply the soothing cream?
Morning and night for 2 to 3 days.
Related pages
General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
Bloom yourself, in your own way
Tell us your skin concerns and dates in English. Shinebom Clinic is a 3-minute walk from Jamsil Station, exits 8 and 9.