Do you get any treatment for after the laser session? I've gotten some cortisol ointment and it helps a lot with recovery when i apply it for the first three days or so.
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The tech just gave me one sample pack of healing ointment. ;.; can you get that ointment over the counter? I do not want to look like this for 6+ weeks this year @.@
It's not OTC in my country (Germany). I think you need a prescription for corticosteroids in a lot of places. I got a prescription for a 30ml bottle once at the laser place and i've been using it ever since (i'm at my 8th session tomorrow), so it lasts a while.
Thanks for the advice! Will ask at my next appointment. A little disheartening to know it may take 8 or more treatments but none will be intense as this one (except maybe the 3rd with how follicle cycles go), but I am so thrilled to be done shaving in the near future!!
For what it's worth, I had a similar experience and it just kinda got better eventually. I've done 5 sessions now and I am really happy with the progress even though I'll probably end up doing electrolysis to clear up what's left.
For the first couple of appointments, I just took it easy on shaving for a few days and I was able to shave normally again after a couple weeks.
Thanks for the reassurance! I am so excited to never shave again 
Take it easy on the shaving, you're basically shaving a sunburn. Not good. Put on some aloe or talk to a derm for a more extensive treatment like a steroid
In addition to not shaving, get one of those gentle silicone exfoliation pads. Do not scrub with it, but using it gently will help clear away shedding skin which can help with irritation. Also, Vaseline helps retain skin moisture and accelerates healing - best as a sleep mask.