Laser hair removal sessions typically last from 15 to an hour depending on the size and scope of the area being treated.
Patients should shave prior to or the same day of their appointment in order to allow the laser to identify each hair follicle more effectively.
Patients should avoid tweezing, waxing, or plucking the area as this may interfere with the results of laser treatment.
How Long Does It Take?
Laser hair removal sessions typically last anywhere between 15 and 90 minutes depending on the area being treated. Back treatments tend to take longer, while leg treatments tend to go faster; regardless, treatment is quick and painless with topical numbing cream available for extra comfort in sensitive areas such as facial skin or body tissue.
Once numbing has taken place, an Aesthetician will use a laser instrument to treat the area being treated. The heat and light energy generated from this laser will target hair follicles in order to destroy them and stop future growth of unwanted hair growth.
After your laser hair removal session, your skin will gradually shed unwanted hair over a period of weeks. It is important to remember that shedding doesn’t necessarily signify new growth – rather it means the release of pigment melanin from hair follicles. Therefore, patients should avoid shaving, waxing, plucking or shaving any of the treatment area hairs; with one exception being when getting regular facial or bikini waxes; however the root-pulling should take place prior to attending laser hair removal appointments.
Your skin may require multiple treatments in order to achieve permanent hair reduction results, as hair growth cycles vary and only those in their new-growth phase will be affected by laser’s heat. Therefore, scheduling appointments at appropriate intervals is key. In general, treatments for face will take place every four weeks while bikini area and armpit treatments should occur every six weeks while treatments for legs and arms could occur 10 to 12 weeks apart.
Prior to commencing laser hair removal treatments, it’s also essential that you wait at least four weeks after tanning before returning for another round. As the heat from laser treatments may absorb into darker pigments in your skin and cause burns, tanning at this stage would only further aggravate burns caused by laser heat exposure – therefore waiting until your treatment has concluded before tanning again would be best advised.
Laser hair removal is an ideal solution for women and men of all ages looking to reduce the hair growth on their bodies. Although not an instantaneous solution, once all sessions have been completed, your hair growth will have significantly been reduced, with any future growth appearing thinner and lighter in color than previously.
If you are curious to know more about how laser hair removal can reduce unwanted body hair, schedule a consultation with Dr. Michele Green today! She will create an individual plan tailored specifically to you in order to eliminate all unwanted hair, prevent ingrown hairs and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as well as promote even skin tone. Call or book online now!
How Long After?
After your laser hair removal session, it is normal to experience some irritation or redness in the area where you were treated. To minimize irritation or redness after laser hair removal, avoid direct sunlight and wear an SPF 30+ sunscreen.
Some individuals may require topical anesthetic to reduce discomfort, and your doctor might apply ice or cool compresses directly onto the skin. You should continue shave the treatment area between sessions to keep follicles open for laser therapy and ensure optimal results.
Permanent hair reduction treatments vary from person to person. Some individuals with light skin and dark hair require six to eight sessions for full reduction while those with darker skin and thicker locks may require up to 10 sessions for effective reduction.
Laser hair removal targets pigment in the root of a hair follicle. Once laser energy reaches a follicle, heat produced from laser energy damages it and destroys any remaining hairs that would have grown back from it – this process is permanent so there won’t be any regrowth at that follicle; however, multiple sessions are often required in order to achieve permanent smooth skin.
A typical hair removal session typically lasts one or two hours. Before laser treatment begins, your doctor will shave and anesthetize the area being targeted; use of goggles is also required to protect eyes from laser radiation; follow post-care instructions from your physician which might include using a loofa or loofa to slough off any unwanted hairs that might remain.
As your appointments must take place four to six weeks apart, their timing will depend on how many hairs are in their active growth phase when you visit the clinic. On subsequent appointments, a doctor will assess your progress and decide if additional treatments are required.
While most find laser treatment comfortable, individual experiences vary. Some describe it as rubber bands snapping against their skin while others compare it to pinching or mosquito bites.
Women typically elect for laser hair removal on their armpits, legs and bikini lines while men often seek treatment on their chest, arms and shoulders.
Lasers are safe for all skin types and tones, although they work best on those with dark hair. Lighter-haired people will see slower regrowth due to less effective laser treatments.
Dr. Michele Green offers permanent solutions to unwanted hair through laser hair removal treatment plans that are custom tailored to each of her patients. Contact our office now to book your consultation – we look forward to meeting you and seeing your beautiful, hair-free skin soon! Call now for your appointment.
How Long After That?
Laser hair removal offers longer-term and more permanent results than waxing; however, its effects may wane over time and you may require periodic maintenance treatments.
Your desired results may take multiple sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart, although those with darker skin may require additional treatments than the recommended number of treatments.
At your laser hair removal treatment session, you’ll lay back and relax as your technician uses the laser to target unwanted hairs. Many have reported the sensation as similar to rubber bands snapping against skin; many find the experience tolerable; in fact, some even fall asleep during their appointment!
Prior to your laser session, we suggest shaving or using depilatory cream on the area in which you will be receiving laser treatment. This will clear away follicles from your skin and allow a better connection between laser beam and hairs. Furthermore, sun exposure or tanning may make you more sensitive to its heat. If you use topical acne medication such as Accutane for example, at least stop taking this for one month prior to visiting our laser clinic.
Once the laser energy hits your follicles, they become irreparably damaged and cannot regrow hair again – though if your existing short hairs were already quite short they may regrow more rapidly after your session. Shaving in between sessions may help stop this regrowth by disrupting their growth cycle and breaking up their cycle.
Although laser hair removal treatments are generally safe, it’s always a good idea to consult with a medical provider prior to getting any cosmetic procedure done. If you have any inquiries or are worried about laser hair removal treatments, feel free to reach out – one of our experienced technicians would be more than happy to arrange a consultation session!
Laser hair removal can save time and money over time by eliminating the need to spend hours shaving, waxing or tweezing to maintain smooth skin. To find out more about this life-altering service from Bentley Skincare and Wellness, schedule a consultation now. We look forward to helping you achieve smooth, beautiful skin! The most frequently treated areas for laser hair removal include upper lips, underarms, chest, and face. Men and women typically require between six to eight laser treatment sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart for optimal results, as different parts of their bodies have different rates of hair growth. Hormonal changes, such as during pregnancy, can also induce new hair growth in areas that previously had very few or none at all.
