Buzz·Posted on Jul 18, 201518 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Laser Hair RemovalGet rid of the stubble struggle.by Farrah PennBuzzFeed Junior WriterLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail A magical device that permanently eliminates unwanted hair? UM, YES PLEASE. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 1. Laser hair removal does not actually work by using magic. View this photo on Instagram 2. Stay out of the sun before your appointment. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. You must shave the area you’re getting lasered. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. This also includes staying away from tanning beds, spray tans, and tanning lotion. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Your physician will provide a test patch on your skin at your first appointment. View this photo on Instagram 6. Laser hair removal doesn’t automatically make you silky smooth after your first treatment. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Your appointment can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. View this photo on Instagram 8. Getting laser hair removal near the eyes is a BIG no. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. You can’t make an appointment for a full-body laser hair removal treatment. View this photo on Instagram 10. If you want to see results, you have to be consistent. View this photo on Instagram 11. You should see prominent results after three months. View this photo on Instagram 12. Some hair and skin types can be a little harder to treat — but not impossible. View this photo on Instagram 13. The treatment itself isn't particularly relaxing. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. Lather up that sunscreen post-treatment. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. DO NOT wax or pluck after your treatment, though. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Also avoid perfumes, deodorant, and hot showers. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. So, is laser hair removal actually SAFE? View this photo on Instagram 18. And the most important question… is it ~worth it~? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF