After Your Laser Appointment
For the first 24 to 48 hours, keep the treated skin cool, clean and comfortable. Avoid heat, heavy exercise, swimming, scrubs, friction and direct sun. Shedding usually happens gradually over 7 to 21 days.
Cool skin · Gentle care · No pulling hairs · Sun protection
Online Booking
Contact the location where you were treated if the skin is not settling as expected. Bloor laser is performed by Mary. Yonge laser is performed by Stanka or Enza.
Bloor & Bathurst
Bloor aftercare support and laser booking.
Yonge & Davisville
Yonge aftercare support and laser booking.
Keep it cool, clean, loose and hands-off. A little pinkness, warmth or small bumps around the follicles can be normal right after laser. The goal is not to over-treat the skin. Let it settle.
For 24 to 48 hours, avoid anything that adds heat, sweat, chlorine, friction or strong products. Do not scrub the area and do not try to pull out hairs that look ready to shed.
Your technician may adjust these instructions for your skin, the treatment area or how you reacted during the appointment. Follow the instructions given to you at the clinic first.
Treat the area like skin that has been warmed and stimulated. You do not need a complicated routine.
Skip hot showers, hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, hot yoga and intense workouts. Lukewarm water and a lighter routine are better while the skin is warm or pink.
Stay out of pools, hot tubs, lakes and other shared water for 24 to 48 hours. Wait longer if the skin is still irritated.
No scrubs, exfoliating gloves, fragranced products or tight clothing on the area. Pat dry instead of rubbing. Loose clothing is especially helpful after Brazilian, bikini, underarm, leg or buttocks laser.
Keep freshly treated skin out of direct sun while it is warm, pink or sensitive. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher on exposed areas and avoid tanning between sessions.
These reactions often improve within hours, although sensitive areas can take longer to feel completely normal.
Seek urgent medical care for trouble breathing, facial or throat swelling, widespread hives, severe pain or a serious reaction.
Treated hairs do not fall out immediately. They can look like they are still growing before they loosen and release from the skin. That is normal.
Days 1 to 6
Hair may still look present. Do not pick, pull or scrub it.
Days 7 to 14
Some hairs loosen in the shower or while gently washing the area.
Days 14 to 21
Coarse or dense areas may keep releasing treated hairs for another week.
Do not test the hair with tweezers. Let shedding happen naturally. Pulling hair from the root can interfere with the next session.
You may shave once the skin feels calm and no longer tender. Use a clean razor and do not press hard.
Wait until the skin is fully calm, usually at least 3 to 5 days. Restart gently. Stop if the area stings or becomes red.
Pause retinol, acids, benzoyl peroxide and other strong products on the treated area for 3 to 5 days, or longer if the skin is still reactive.
Skip makeup and active skincare until the skin feels calm. Be extra careful with sun exposure and use SPF on exposed areas.
Avoid deodorant if it stings. Wait until the area feels normal and choose a gentle product when you restart.
Wear loose clothing and avoid heavy sweating, intimacy and direct friction until the skin feels comfortable again.
Avoid tight clothing, rough fabrics and sun on exposed areas. Use gentle products if the skin feels dry.
Do not wax, sugar, tweeze, thread or epilate the treated area during your laser series. Those methods remove the root that needs to be present for the next laser session.
Shaving is fine once the skin has settled. It cuts the hair at the surface without removing the root.
These pages cover preparation, session spacing, maintenance and common skin concerns without repeating the full aftercare guide.
Important: Aftercare can vary by skin response, treatment area and settings. Follow the instructions given by your Aroma technician. Contact the clinic where you were treated if something does not look or feel right.
Contact the Aroma location where you were treated. A clear photo and a short description of when the reaction started can help the team guide you.
Client reviews
Real Google review highlights from clients who mention laser comfort, professional care, and results.
“Had a great experience doing laser with Mary! Treatment was quick and professional. Worth the investment!”
“I decided to laser the Brazilian and underarm areas recently after 3 years of regularly coming to Aroma for waxing, and have had a great experience every time. Mary has been an absolute gem, and the sessions are thorough, painless, fun, and efficient! I…”
“I had an amazing experience at Aroma Waxing and Laser Clinic on Yonge, and I can’t recommend Enza enough. She is professional, knowledgeable, and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.”
