Laser Hair Removal at SLIC Laser Hair Removal in Lower Sackville offers safe and effective ways to get rid of unsightly body hair. A detailed medical history must first be collected as well as hormonal evaluation performed to assess causes of hirsutism (hirsutism).
Choosing the Right Treatment
Lasers deliver heat energy directly into a hair follicle, damaging it and inhibiting future hair growth. Prior to laser treatment, a complete clinical history and hormonal evaluation should be obtained, along with counseling sessions to manage expectations and emphasize that permanent hair reduction cannot replace complete removal. Shaving should also take place prior to lasering sessions so as to create stubble that absorbs laser energy more readily; an Alma Laser Soprano Family system with SHR (Skin-Handle Radiation) technology offers optimal combination of high average power and fast pulse rate delivery for desired results.
Preparing for the Treatment
If you’re sick and tired of shaving your legs and waxing your bikini line, laser hair removal could be your answer. But before diving in headfirst for your first treatment session, there are some things you should keep in mind in order to make the experience smoother.
Prior to undergoing laser hair removal treatments, it’s best to forgo alternative methods of hair removal such as plucking and waxing, which disrupt the surface of your skin so the laser cannot reach the hair root for destruction – this will reduce results significantly and make treatment less effective overall. Furthermore, sun exposure increases your risk of burns during this process.
On the day of your appointment, it’s essential that all lotions, sunscreens and other products be removed from the area that will be treated. Any such substances could obstruct laser’s ability to target hair follicles effectively and lead to damage or pigmentation of skin cells. Furthermore, topical numbing cream may help make you more comfortable during treatment if using an OTC option isn’t adequate – or ask your dermatologist for a prescription version instead.
Avoid tanning products and tanning booths as these may darken your skin and inhibit its ability to absorb laser energy. Your doctor might prescribe bleaching cream to lighten any affected areas before proceeding with laser treatments.
Finally, be sure to keep a regular appointment schedule. Doing this will increase the effectiveness of your treatment and decrease dependence on shaving and other hair removal methods.
Once you have collected all of the information required to make an informed decision, it’s time to embark on your laser hair removal journey. Finding an experienced laser specialist and prepping the area prior to treatments are essential if you wish to achieve hairless happiness! Don’t delay; schedule your consultation now!
During the Treatment
Laser hair removal works by vaporizing hair follicles, producing small plumes of smoke with an unpleasant sulfur-like smell and sometimes creating slight sensations on the skin, although pain threshold may differ for each person. You might be given an anesthetic before treatment begins; use as directed. You might require two to six treatments, with intervals between each session depending on where they’re performed; direct sunlight should be avoided while using broad spectrum SPF30 sunscreen to protect skin if exposed to direct sunlight.
Before your treatment begins, special goggles must be worn to shield your eyes from laser light and to reduce discomfort during application of an anesthetic cream. Most treatments take just minutes; however, treating large areas could take up to an hour or more.
At first, after receiving treatment, you may experience redness and swelling resembling mild sunburn; this should be soothed with cool compresses. However, you should refrain from exposure to sunlight or tanning beds between treatments and should follow your physician’s after-care instructions (which could involve medications).
The type of laser used for hair removal treatment will have an impactful impact on its effectiveness. A hybrid laser that utilizes multiple wavelengths to target pigment and hair follicle damage without damaging surrounding skin is ideal, such as Alma Laser’s Soprano Family of lasers featuring Selective Heterogeneous Rejuvenation (SHR), using diode-based energy with 10 pulses per second repetition to deliver both high average power and therapeutically effective heat buildup – an optimal combination for efficient hair removal.
After the Treatment
Laser hair removal is a safe, non-invasive, and effective solution to unwanted hair removal. While multiple treatment sessions may be required for lasting results, the investment will definitely pay off! Laser hair removal may also provide relief for those tired of daily shaving.
When using laser hair removal, some discomfort and redness is likely to be experienced by the skin during treatment. These side effects should resolve within a day of starting treatment; if they persist longer please seek medical advice immediately. This reaction to laser energy entering deeply into hair follicle cavities indicates its effectiveness as an indication that laser energy has penetrated them successfully.
Laser energy heats the pigment of hair follicles, destroying them over time and stopping new hair production. Your dermatologist will provide you with cooling methods during treatment to alleviate pain and discomfort such as chilled clear gel, water misting, forced air cooling and cryogen spraying.
After receiving laser hair removal treatment, it’s best to protect your skin with sunscreen every day and use an SPF lotion as directed. Furthermore, avoid plucking, waxing, or shaving in the treated area due to laser therapy only affecting actively growing hair follicles at the time of treatment; any hair growing from dormant follicles could result in stubble or blackheads; exfoliating this area three times weekly may help minimize its regrowth.
After several laser treatment sessions, most patients become hair free. Even when new hair growth returns, it tends to be finer and lighter in tone. Some individuals still choose to maintain their results with occasional maintenance treatments; to do this effectively follow your technician’s advice for the optimal treatment schedule – this may vary depending on who is being treated, so be sure to follow his or her recommendation for optimal care – this could require attending maintenance sessions every six months or so in order to keep smooth skin permanent. Regular visits won’t accelerate hair regrowth but rather ensure smooth skin remains permanent!
