Hair removal tasks such as shaving, depilatories, plucking and waxing can be time consuming and inconvenient; not to mention they often leave skin feeling itchy and uncomfortable.
Laser hair removal uses high-intensity light to break apart hair follicles and stop new ones from sprouting, providing relief from razor rash and other unpleasantries associated with shaving.
1. Ingrown Hairs
Anyone who has shaved, tweezed, or waxed their body hair knows just how bothersome and unsightly ingrown hairs can be. These red bumps resembling pimples look unsightly on faces, legs and other parts of your body; ingrowns form when cut hair curls back into skin instead of being shed off naturally when cut, causing an irritating bump which is painful, itchy and infected with bacteria.
Ingrown hairs are common when shaving, as well as being caused by other methods like tweezing and waxing. They’re caused by hair follicles with tightly curled follicles; when new growth starts to appear it tends to enter rather than exit through its natural route toward the surface of skin.
Laser hair removal offers an effective solution to ingrown hairs; it targets the root of each follicle to destroy and stop future growth of new hair follicles. While there are other methods available for eliminating ingrown hairs, laser is considered one of the most long-term solutions as it kills it without harming surrounding tissue or damaging adjacent organs. Furthermore, maintaining an effective skincare routine that includes proper exfoliation, shaving with quality blades and using topical products designed to draw out hairs can also help avoid future ingrowns from occurring.
2. Razor Burn
Razor burn is a common side effect of shaving that leaves an unsightly red blotchy skin rash behind. Additionally, razor burn can cause pain and itching as well as the unattractive red coloration seen after shaving. Therefore, moisturizing following shaving to help avoid razor burn is imperative in order to protect yourself.
Hair Laser Removal
Razor rash can be eliminated using laser hair removal treatments, as they target and destroy each individual follicle so it never grows back. Unlike waxing which leaves temporary grazes on your skin, laser treatment leaves no mark or irritation behind.
Hair laser removal is a safe, effective, and permanent way to eliminate razor burn. For optimal results it’s best to shave 24 hours prior to treatment; otherwise it increases the chance of negative reactions due to laser light exposure.
If you experience any adverse side effects from laser hair removal treatments, contact the clinic where your treatment was performed immediately. They may prescribe cooling cream or ointment to alleviate your symptoms; otherwise seek medical assistance immediately from your GP or emergency services if they persist.
3. Skin Irritation
Laser treatments use light energy to heat and destroy hair follicles, often leading to some level of discomfort in surrounding skin, though allergic reactions are rare. Avoiding irritating substances and seeking treatments from certified laser safety technicians may help minimize irritation post-laser hair removal treatments.
At your sessions, your technician may apply a numbing cream to the treatment area. Be sure to leave this cream on for its recommended duration so as to prevent any side effects from developing.
After laser hair removal, itching is common. To avoid blisters from developing quickly and decrease recovery times faster, apply soothing moisturizer to the affected area. Doing this can speed recovery while alleviating discomfort more effectively.
After laser hair removal, to avoid further skin damage from sun exposure it is also important to limit sun exposure as the laser light absorbed by pigment in your skin may result in dark spots or hyperpigmentation if exposed to direct sunlight. Make sure you wear broad-spectrum sunscreen every day to reduce risk of sunburn, and try avoiding tanning beds as their UV rays could do irreparable harm to your complexion.
4. Frequent Shaving
No matter if it is legs, bikini area, or underarms that need shaving regularly. Unfortunately, hair typically regrows within days resulting in unwanted stubble that’s rough to the touch. Laser hair removal penetrates below the skin surface to destroy hair follicles that produce new hair growth, providing more permanent solutions than shaving and waxing that only remove the upper surface hairs.
Razoring regularly can result in painful and embarrassing razor rash, but laser hair removal offers an effective solution. This cosmetic procedure permanently stops unwanted hair growth while simultaneously protecting against cuts, irritations and cuts on your skin.
Before scheduling a laser hair removal appointment, you should shave or use trimming cream in areas you wish to have treated. Plucking or waxing could hinder the effectiveness of treatment and can decrease its success; we suggest shaving the day or night before your appointment to eliminate any surface hairs that might interfere.
5. Acne
Laser hair removal doesn’t directly treat acne; rather, it helps decrease clogged follicles that contribute to breakouts by clearing away hair follicles that contribute to them. Unfortunately, it may lead to temporary side effects including hyper- or hypopigmentation, scab formation, purpura and inflammation; to minimize these side effects make sure you select an appropriate laser type and setting for your skin complexion, avoid overexfoliation, use non-comedogenic skincare products without comedogenic properties, stay out of sunlight and avoid shaving in that area following treatments.
After your laser hair removal session, apply ice to the treatment area to soothe swelling and redness. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing as this could result in scarring and increase pain levels. Also try gently exfoliating with salicylic acid-based products every three days to clear away clogged pores.
Remember that although laser hair removal permanently destroys hair follicles, new hair may still grow back. But these will likely be thinner, finer and less likely to cause ingrown hairs or irritation than before; plus you’ll require less frequent sessions to maintain a smooth look – making laser much less expensive than alternatives such as waxing or shaving.
6. Unwanted Hair Growth
Unwanted hair growth is a common complaint for many individuals, particularly women. This condition could be brought on by hormonal imbalances, medications or hereditary factors – making removal through shaving and waxing impossible. Laser hair removal provides a permanent solution to eliminate unwanted hair.
Laser hair removal involves having a trained technician direct highly concentrated light beams into your skin that target and destroy pigmented hair follicles, stopping new strands from emerging while eliminating the need for shaving, waxing or plucking.
Hair removal is usually quick, pain-free and convenient; however, to maximize effectiveness it is crucial that you prepare for your appointment by limiting sun exposure – natural and artificial tanning treatments may render this procedure ineffective and increase risks of side effects.
Remove excess hair two to three days before your appointment by shaving, but without trimming or waxing the lengths. This can help reduce thickness, making treatment simpler. Furthermore, avoid wearing makeup or taking medications that could irritate the skin as well as rubbing or exfoliating after your session has concluded.
7. Inflammation
Laser hair removal can help address inflammation with minimal discomfort. Lasers use energy that is capable of distinguishing between pigment in follicles and pigment on skin; it damages only those follicles which produce new hair growth, rather than irritating or increasing risk for ingrown hairs like shaving or waxing do.
Laser treatments can also be highly beneficial in combating acne-prone skin. They can reduce breakouts by decreasing oil production and helping the skin shed dead cells more efficiently; furthermore, lasers help eradicate any bacteria responsible for acne formation.
Before receiving hair removal treatments, it’s essential that the skin be prepared. Stay away from products which darken the skin as well as plucking, waxing and electrolysis methods in the area where you wish to have the hair removed. Shave prior to your appointment so as to get an accurate measurement of follicles.
After receiving treatment, it’s not uncommon to experience an immediate histamine reaction resulting in itching, swelling and redness in the area treated. An over-the-counter antihistamine may help relieve these symptoms; alternatively a cooling gel like Restorative Gel may reduce discomfort while aiding healing post procedure.
