What should you know about Silkor laser hair removal?

The device targets pigment in the hair shaft and follicle. Hair responds best when it is in an active growth phase, so appointments are spaced apart rather than completed in one visit. Hair may shed after treatment, while any regrowth can become finer or less noticeable. Results vary with hair colour, skin tone, body area, hormones, and the device selected. Laser treatment can also help reduce shaving-related irritation and ingrown hairs; see [Ingrown Hairs](/symptoms/ingrown-hairs/) for that symptom.

Common short-term reactions include warmth, redness, or small bumps around follicles. A qualified clinician should assess tanned skin, darker skin tones, medicines, active irritation, and a history of abnormal scarring before choosing settings. Different systems, including [Alexandrite Laser](/technology/alexandrite-laser/), [Diode Laser](/technology/diode-laser/), and [Nd:YAG Laser](/technology/nd-yag-laser/), suit different situations.

Follow the clinic’s instructions about sun exposure and skincare. Avoid plucking or waxing before a session because the follicle needs to be present for the light to target it; shaving is often advised instead. Arrive with clean skin and tell the clinician about recent tanning, active rashes, cold sores, medicines, and previous reactions. Afterward, use gentle cleansing, protect treated skin from sunlight, and avoid picking at bumps. Contact the clinic before treating an area with an active infection or open wound.

Seek prompt medical advice for blistering, worsening pain, spreading swelling, pus, fever, marked colour change, or a reaction involving the eyes. Arrange a review if redness does not settle or if symptoms keep worsening. If unwanted hair growth is sudden, extensive, or accompanied by acne or menstrual changes, ask about causes such as [Hirsutism](/conditions/hirsutism/) rather than treating hair alone.

Which laser type and settings fit my skin and hair? How should I prepare if I have tanned recently? What reactions are expected after this area is treated? Which medicines or skin products should I pause? How will you protect darker or sensitive skin?