Laser treatment targets melanin in hair and skin, so lighter or tanned areas cannot be treated. Damaged but undamaged follicles will regrow with multiple sessions being necessary.
Laser treatments only affect hair in its active growth phase, so multiple and appropriately spaced treatments must be administered for best results.
How many sessions do I need?
Unwanted hair growth can be an inconvenience for many people. Shaving, waxing and plucking stubborn strands can take up valuable time and cause significant pain – however laser hair removal offers an efficient solution which eliminates these traditional methods altogether.
However, complete removal of unwanted hair requires multiple treatment sessions due to how the hair growth cycle operates – hair can only be targeted effectively with lasers when in anagen phase of growth; so for most men and women this takes four or six sessions before reaching desired results.
The number of laser hair removal sessions needed depends on both location and skin tone; darker hair against lighter skin generally requires fewer treatment sessions, while coarser hair requires longer to be removed from its roots.
Laser treatment works by targeting pigment in hair follicles to produce heat energy that damages them and stops hair growth. While the procedure can be uncomfortable, most patients describe its sensation as similar to having a rubber band snap against their skin; any discomfort should be minimal – particularly in sensitive areas.
Hair that does grow back is typically very sparse and fine; many individuals don’t notice any new growth for at least 10 years after laser treatments have taken place, or it doesn’t grow back as rapidly as before laser treatments were administered.
When considering laser hair removal, it’s essential to schedule an initial consultation in order to learn about all of your available options and determine how many treatment sessions will be necessary in order to reach your goals. At this meeting, a dermatologist can answer all of your queries and help determine whether this procedure is suitable for you.
As part of your preparations for laser hair removal, shave the area you intend to treat in advance so the laser can more easily target hair follicles. Also avoid applying lotions or products before your appointment as this could cause it to miss its target: hair follicles.
How long does it take?
If you are considering laser hair removal, it is essential that you understand how many treatment sessions will be necessary in order to reach the results that you want. This varies between individuals depending on hair color and thickness as well as treatment area size; results won’t appear immediately following their first session but will gradually improve with each subsequent appointment.
At Laser Hair Removal sessions, we use a machine to target unwanted growths with laser heat transfer to the pigment in your hair, which destroys it. You may experience some discomfort during your treatment session; most describe it as feeling similar to being pinched by rubber band snaps against their skin.
Your number of laser treatment sessions depends on factors like hair color and thickness, area being treated, type of laser used and desired results. In general, those with darker hair and lighter skin tend to see the best outcomes as the laser targets melanin in hair while light skin has lower levels of melanin than dark skin does.
Your skin may become red and swollen after receiving laser hair removal treatments; this is normal. We advise limiting sun exposure, using cold compresses for discomfort relief, and using sunscreen when necessary. Your hair will begin shedding in about one week’s time as a result of laser hair removal treatments and you’ll begin seeing results as they take hold.
For optimal results, it is imperative that you attend all scheduled treatments sessions. Missed appointments could mean the difference between reaching your goals or not. Furthermore, regular maintenance appointments will ensure your hair remains in thinning or reduction stages and help extend their lifetime of benefits.
Interested in laser hair removal? Speak with an expert now regarding how many treatments will be required and when to expect desired results. Contact Manhattan Aesthetics now to arrange for a consultation session!
What happens after the treatment?
Results may differ based on an individual basis when it comes to Laser Hair Removal treatments, with success ultimately dependent on hormone levels and hair cycle cycle cycles in your own body. There are, however, certain steps you can take in order to ensure optimal results from each session of laser hair removal.
First, it is best to refrain from tanning for at least a month prior to treatment as tanning beds and sun exposure impede the laser light’s penetration of skin layers, increasing side effects. You should shave two to three days prior to your appointment as shaving removes surface hair which allows laser light to more readily reach hair follicles; additionally, waxing or tweezing of treatment area hair is to be avoided for best results.
At your treatment appointment, your dermatologist will use a handpiece emitting bursts of laser light. The laser penetrates deep into the skin where it vaporizes individual hair strands before heating their follicle walls – this process may only take minutes for smaller areas such as legs or back; for larger ones such as legs or back it could take as much as an hour to complete.
After your treatment, it’s likely you will experience redness and swelling resembling mild sunburn symptoms. Applying a cool compress and following your dermatologist’s post-treatment instructions may help lessen these side effects.
Within a week or so, you’ll likely notice that your hair begins to shed due to damaged hair follicles. However, this should not be taken as evidence that regrowth has begun – the six week growth cycle for hair follicles should begin again, prompting follow-up treatments accordingly.
Over six to eight laser hair removal sessions, you can expect the majority of unwanted hairs to be permanently eliminated from your scalp. Your results could last months or years and offer relief from shaving, waxing, tweezing and plucking.
What can I expect during the treatment?
Laser hair removal utilizes focused light technology to effectively prevent unwanted body hair. It is one of the top five nonsurgical cosmetic treatments performed in the US, and can be performed anywhere on your body quickly and painlessly – helping you eliminate waxing or shaving altogether! However, please keep in mind that results vary and multiple sessions may be necessary before reaching desired results.
At your treatment session, protective goggles will be given to protect your eyes from laser beams. After shaven area has been treated and any discomfort reduced using topical anesthetic. Once finished, technician uses laser pulses to target hair follicles; once heated up by laser pulses they become damaged preventing future hair growth from the same spot.
After your treatment, some hair growth may still appear; this is entirely normal and likely represents untreated regrowth that the laser did not reach. Multiple laser sessions at four to six week intervals should effectively eliminate most unwanted hair; depending on factors like color, coarseness, hormone influences and body area treated you may require more or fewer sessions than expected.
Prior to having laser hair removal treatments, it is vitally important that any sun exposure be limited as direct sun rays can lead to your skin becoming sunburned or developing hyperpigmentation (dark spots) post treatment. Tanning beds or sunbeds should be avoided at least two weeks before and after your treatments for optimal results.
If you are curious about laser hair removal, your first step should be visiting a cosmetic dermatology practice for a consultation. They will help determine if laser hair removal treatment is the appropriate treatment option for you and give an estimate of how many sessions will be necessary to reach desired results. Furthermore, they can explain all of its advantages as well as answer any queries about it that arise during your process.
