Laser · 3 min read ·
Can you have laser treatment in summer?
Tans, holidays and sun exposure affect laser. How to plan around summer.
Quick answer: Yes, with care. Avoid sun, sunbeds and fake tan for two weeks before each session, protect treated skin with SPF and plan around holidays.
Why tans matter
A tan increases the risk of reactions and may mean lower settings.
Holidays
Leave two weeks between laser and sun holidays.
Hair removal in summer
Fine on covered or protected areas with SPF.
Pigmentation laser
Best done in autumn and winter.
Common questions
Can I use fake tan between sessions?
Stop two weeks before each session.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
