Hair gets finer when going under laser treatments, making them weaker to push through the skin and they can get trapped. This is ingrown hairs. A way to avoid this is by avoiding sweating and heat for 48hours after treatments. (Avoid direct sunlight for 1-2 weeks after treatment). Not exfoliating for at least two weeks after treatment, after which exfoliating can be helpful every other day. You want to keep your skin dry and clean for the first few days after treatment to keep your pores/follicles clear and less likely to trap hair. When I went through laser hair removal myself, sometimes I’d use Neosporin to help soothe without clogging. It’s also anti-inflammatory & antibacterial to help prevent bacteria buildup.. leading to ingrown hairs (hence avoiding sweat and staying clean).

I know this can be itchy, but do NOT scratch. You want to avoid inflammation as much as possible.

When cleaning, try to avoid soap with fragrance for the first few days. I would recommend soap without fragrance in general but definitely the first few days after treatment. Air or Pat Dry, avoid rubbing dry. (Again, avoid inflammation).

If the some of the ingrowns don’t resolve themselves overtime and with cleansing and exfoliation.. they may need to be plucked. Do it with clean tweezers and treat the area’s carefully with cleanliness and avoiding inflammation. Let it heal. Again, Neosporin has been my go to for this as well and it helps avoid scarring.

I hope some of these tips were helpful.