Laser hair removal has been FDA-approved to produce permanent results; however, it may not be possible to completely destroy every hair follicle; those damaged but not destroyed may reemerge later on.
After laser treatments, any hairs that do regrowth will be significantly lighter and finer, creating a smoother appearance. Some individuals may require touch-up treatments periodically in order to keep up with desired results.
How Long Will It Take?
Laser hair removal involves passing a concentrated beam of light over an area. This beam targets melanin found within hair follicles, and causes melanin molecules to be vaporized by laser light as it passes over skin, stopping production. Over time, some shedding of hair may occur and finer and lighter colored hair grows back over time.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments on an area that requires laser treatment, it is vitally important to refrain from waxing, plucking or using razors on it. Furthermore, sun exposure must be limited with broad spectrum sunscreen use – all these steps help prevent the regrowth of unwanted hairs and it is advisable to schedule maintenance appointments every six weeks in order to expose follicles for laser treatments and eliminate dark, thick locks.
For optimal results, multiple laser hair removal sessions may be necessary. The initial session targets hairs in their anagen cycle – or growth phase. Unfortunately, only about 20% of hair follicles are typically in this stage at any one time; consequently many clients require multiple rounds of treatment in order to reach their desired goals.
Laser hair removal requires you to sit in a chair while being treated by a technician who presses a hand-held laser instrument against your skin, usually equipped with either a cooling device or cool gel to minimize risk and discomfort. Your doctor will activate the laser and pass its beam over your body; you’ll feel something similar to a warm pinprick sensation during this procedure.
Once your laser treatment is over, you can resume normal activities; however, for three days after each laser session you should refrain from waxing, plucking or shaving the treatment area to allow follicles to produce new hair that is lighter and easier to remove.
After just one round of treatment, you should experience a significant decrease in the rate, thickness and density of hair growth. Your follicles may even stop growing altogether! Although you might see some slight regrowth after finishing all three series of laser treatments.
How Long Will It Take for the Hair to Grow Back?
Laser hair removal uses an intense laser beam that penetrates your skin and targets hair follicles. As the intense heat from the laser beam hits them, they become damaged, inhibiting their ability to produce new hair growth as well as shrinking which leads to hair thinning. If some follicles remain undamaged they may regrow some finer and lighter hair that is less visible; moreover this process should happen gradually over time.
Most people require multiple laser sessions in order to achieve lasting results, due to individual variations in hair growth cycles. Some follicles will be in anagen phase (i.e. the growth stage), while others could be resting or inactive and take longer for them to be targeted with laser light.
Laser treatments can effectively target hair follicles in their anagen phase, leading to them to contract and no longer produce new hair growth. Telogen phase follicles, however, will prove more resistant and continue to produce hair even after your treatments have ended.
Laser treatments are generally conducted at medical spas, and the process is quick and relatively pain-free. First, your physician will apply a cooling device or gel before the laser beam hits the desired area – you’ll feel something similar to a pinprick but no pain will ensue.
Before beginning laser treatment, it is crucial that any products that darken your skin be avoided as these could hinder its results. Also avoid shaving, waxing and plucking in areas that will be treated.
To maximize results, it is also essential that you follow your provider’s recommendations for post-treatment care. This will ensure your results last as long as possible and you can visit a clinic if additional hair surfaces.
Will Hair Grow Back in the Same Place?
Laser treatment works by targeting hair follicles in your skin but does not permanently destroy them, leaving some possibility for new growth post-laser hair removal sessions – though any such growth should be finer, lighter in color and less noticeable than before your sessions began. Any hair growth that does take place will be restricted to areas in which active follicles remain.
Once your laser hair removal treatment is completed, the most essential thing is not plucking or waxing the unwanted hairs that sprout back, even if they start growing back again. Instead, scrub the area using a loofah or soft cotton washcloth in order to speed up shedding processes and encourage new hairs to fall out naturally.
Your laser specialist will provide instructions and recommendations regarding post-treatment care. Generally, this means avoiding direct sunlight to avoid overexposure, while it is recommended that you gently exfoliate the area a few times weekly to encourage hairs to shed faster.
Laser hair removal may not be considered permanent treatment, but it is highly effective for many individuals. Lasers will significantly delay your next hair growth cycle while decreasing how much comes back after each cycle is over. The number of sessions needed will depend on several factors including type and age of your target hair.
Your laser specialist will discuss what you should expect regarding hair regrowth at your initial consultation, usually between 2-6 laser treatments for optimal results.
Time of Hair RegrowthCan the length and rate of hair regrowth depend on many factors, including hormonal shifts or active follicles becoming active post laser treatment? Furthermore, its effectiveness may also depend on medications you are taking as well as genetic predisposition; men tend to grow facial hair faster due to increased testosterone levels than women do.
Will Hair Grow Back in the Same Length?
Laser hair removal works to permanently decrease your need for shaving, waxing, or plucking unwanted hair. The laser’s intense heat destroys hair follicles so they no longer produce new growth – giving you smooth skin for years!
As your body’s natural hormones resume functioning normally again, your hair should gradually start growing back. Though this may be disheartening, it is a clear indicator of successful treatment and an indicator of its efficacy.
For laser hair removal to work effectively, your hair follicles must be in the anagen phase. Therefore, multiple sessions of laser hair removal may be necessary in order for this process to work efficiently – as more sessions increase your odds that any catagen-phase follicles that were present during one appointment will transition into the anagen stage during your next visit and stay there longer than ever.
As your hair returns, its growth cycle may also shift between phases. While some follicles enter telogen phase before eventually growing back again, others remain in anagen phase and never produce new growth again – this makes keeping up your treatment regimen crucial in maintaining growth and not missing appointments.
Laser hair removal can provide an affordable permanent solution to unwanted hair that eliminates pain and discomfort caused by traditional methods. At Body Details, our experts at laser treatments are happy to discuss what solutions will best work for you! Contact us now so that we can show how these treatments could benefit you!
Traditional hair removal techniques like shaving, waxing, creams and threading can be painful, labor-intensive and costly over time. With our Cynosure Elite ND:YAG and Alexandrite lasers providing quick, comfortable, and cost-effective laser hair removal options suitable for all hair types and skin colors – laser hair removal offers quick results at monthly intervals that won’t resurface again! Contact us now in Elmhurst to arrange your laser hair removal consultation session and begin experiencing permanent hair reduction results!