I recently decided to get rid of my beard growth and seek laser treatment. My facial hair is perhaps my most important source of dysphoria, and to get rid of it would be wonderful. And to think of the practical benefits of no longer have to spend hours every week shaving...
The problem is that spring is here. It has been very sunny these last few weeks, and summer is coming with 24-hour sunlight in that part of the world I will spending my time.
The laser clinic I wanted to use had a warning on its web page, requesting patients to avoid sunlight on the area to be treated for four weeks prior to treatment. That is absolutely impossible. Avoiding the sun throughout the summer also seem kind of a downer.
My question is, how serious is the warning? Do you recommend that I wait until autumn before starting treatment - come winter, I will have almost 24-hour darkness, so no problem with sunlight then. How soon would it be safe to start? Do I need to wait until all pigmentation from the summer sun has faded? How long does that generally take?
Thanks for your help.