What to do after your session
Your skin settles within a day or two and the treated hairs shed on their own. All you need is a little care in the first 24 hours.
24 hours without heat or friction
- Lukewarm showers instead of hot ones
- No sauna, swimming pool or gym
- No sunbeds or intensive tanning
- Do not rub the area with a sponge or towel
This is normal in the first hours
- Mild rednessit resembles a mild sun reaction
- Slight swellingsmall dots or bumps around the hairs
- Warmth and sensitivitythe area feels warmer and more sensitive to touch
It usually passes within 1–3 days. The reaction should ease, not grow stronger.
The first 24 hours
If your Citiwell specialist gave you separate instructions, follow them. Otherwise this plan is enough.
Cool it if that helps
A cool compress over a clean cloth, in short sessions. Do not place ice directly on the skin.
Lukewarm shower, not hot
Wash the area with your hands and a mild fragrance-free cleanser. No sponge, scrub or rough towel.
No heat or friction
For 24 hours skip the sauna, steam room, hot bath and pool. Postpone a workout that brings strong heat, sweat or friction.
No sunbeds or intensive tanning
Postpone direct sun and sunbeds. Cover an exposed area with clothing or SPF 30+ sunscreen.
Cosmetics can wait
For now, no deodorant, perfume, alcohol-based lotions, acids, retinoids, scrubs or makeup on the area.
Panthenol or another product recommended by your specialist will soothe the skin. Do not try new active products now.
When you can go back to normal
Your skin is the main guide. Once redness and sensitivity are gone, your usual routine comes back.
After 24 hours
and once redness and sensitivity are gone
- Deodorant, perfume, makeupon the treated area
- Workoutsif there is no heat, redness or sensitivity
- Sauna, steam room, hot bath, poolonce the skin has fully settled
Once the skin has settled
no redness or sensitivity; every area has its own pace
- Shaving regrowing hairsif shaving feels comfortable
- Depilatory creamfollow the label; stop if you feel discomfort
- Scrubs, peels, acids, retinoidsstart gently and do not rub the area
Not while the course lasts
these get in the way of the next session
- Intensive tanning, sunbeds, self-tannerprotect exposed areas with clothing or SPF 30+ sunscreen
- Waxing, sugaring, epilators, tweezersthey remove the hair together with its root
The hairs shed on their own
Results are not instant: treated hairs come out gradually and each area has its own pace.
The first days
The hairs look unchanged or seem to keep growing. Do not pull them out.
Usually 2–3 weeks
Treated hairs gradually leave the skin and shed by themselves. Timing differs between areas.
Until your next visit
Once the skin is calm you may shave. Do not remove hairs from the root.
Does it look like there is more hair?
This happens between sessions: some hairs have already shed while others entered a visible growth phase almost at the same time. It does not mean the course has stopped working.
What to do: do not pluck the hairs, keep the agreed interval and show the changes to your specialist.
Contact us if
- The reaction is not easing but growing stronger
- You have developed an intense tan or sunburn
- You simply are not sure everything is going as it should
Take a photo of the area in daylight and attach it to your message: it is easier for a specialist to help.
Common questions
Tap a question to see the answer.
Can I shower after treatment?
Yes. During the first 24 hours, use lukewarm rather than hot water. Wash with your hands and avoid sponges or vigorous rubbing.
When can I use deodorant or makeup again?
Once redness and sensitivity have settled. It is usually best to wait for the first 24 hours unless your specialist advised otherwise.
What should I apply to the skin after treatment?
Panthenol or another soothing product recommended by your specialist. Do not try new active products on sensitive skin.
When can I return to exercise, the sauna, and swimming?
After the first 24 hours and once the skin has fully settled. If warmth, redness, or sensitivity remains, wait longer.
Can I shave regrowing hair?
Yes, once the skin has fully settled and shaving feels comfortable.
Can I use depilatory cream between sessions?
Yes, once the skin has fully settled and tolerates the product well. Follow the label and stop if you feel discomfort.
Can I wax, sugar, epilate, or tweeze?
No. These methods remove hair from the root and may reduce the effectiveness of the next treatment.
When can I exfoliate?
Only after the skin has fully settled. Start gently and do not rub the treated area.
Why did the hairs not fall out immediately?
This is normal. Treated hair shafts leave the follicles gradually. Noticeable shedding often happens within 2–3 weeks, although timing depends on the area.
Can I sunbathe or use a tanning bed?
Avoid sunbathing and tanning beds for the period advised by your specialist. Protect exposed areas with clothing and SPF 30+.
Can I change the interval between sessions myself?
No. The interval depends on the area and hair growth, so agree any change with your specialist.
What should I do if something concerns me after treatment?
Message us on WhatsApp or Viber and attach a photo if possible. A specialist will check the details and suggest the next step.
What next
How the treatment worksWhat happens in the studio, step by step
Preparation for treatmentWhat to do before your next visitYour next visit
Sessions are usually four to six weeks apart. Your specialist sets the exact schedule. Message us in whichever app suits you.
These are general recommendations. Individual instructions from your Citiwell specialist take priority. This page does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.