Laser hair removal is one of the most permanent solutions to ridding yourself of unwanted body hair. It reduces hair follicle count significantly and leads to smoother appearances.
To achieve optimal results, multiple treatments spaced four to six weeks apart may be necessary; additionally, there may be the need for regular touch ups throughout the year.
What type of hair is it?
Laser hair removal typically works best on darker skin and hair because pigmented regions help the laser absorb energy and effectively destroy hair follicles. Light-colored locks (blond, white or gray) don’t contain enough pigmentation for this process to work; to overcome this obstacle, carbon hair dye can be rubbed on top of skin surface to help the laser focus in on targeted hair follicles more accurately.
Vitiligo, which affects melanocyte cells that give your body its color (melanocytes), can significantly hinder laser hair removal of light hairs. Patches of skin become pigmentless and turn whiter over time. Vitiligo patches often occur in genital areas and cause itching that can be quite distressful.
Graying hair is usually the primary reason people seek laser treatments; however, white pubic hair could also be caused by trichotillomania – an impulsive behavior which results in excessive hair growth – or stress, illness, smoking cessation medications or genetics.
If you are considering laser hair removal to eliminate unwanted grey hairs in your groin and pubic area, make sure that this decision is truly the one you are ready to commit to for the rest of your life. Once you make the commitment, there is no turning back; make sure it is something that you are truly happy with and won’t regret later on! If that’s the case for you then take comfort knowing that once it is completed you won’t ever need to shave, wax, or pluck unwanted hair again! Contact a specialist now to discover whether laser hair removal is right for you, and schedule a consultation session. They’ll answer all of your questions while helping find a treatment program suited specifically to you and can even book you for a complimentary session right here on our website!
How dark is it?
Gray hair may be due to natural aging; however, other possible reasons include stress and certain illnesses. According to research published by The Journal of Cosmetic Cosmetology, some people experience premature graying due to high levels of anxiety or stress.
Hair follicles produce pigment, giving the hair its color. Laser hair removal works by applying heat energy directly to these follicles, disabling and stopping their development altogether. Laser treatments tend to work best on thick dark hair that contains lots of pigment; as opposed to blonde or white locks where less pigment exists and therefore are less effective at producing results.
Plucking, waxing and other hair removal methods may disturb the pigment of hair follicles and make it harder for laser treatments to penetrate them and stop growth.
People with dark skin and black or brown hair tend to benefit more from laser treatment due to the contrast between their skin tone and hair color making it easier for a laser machine to detect and target them. Lighter-skinned people with white, red, or blonde locks will experience less dramatic results due to laser’s inability to differentiate between their color of their locks and skin tone.
Darker hair may require additional sessions as the laser machine detects their hair color more precisely. Therefore, it’s essential that they consult with their physician or hair removal specialist prior to beginning treatment with laser.
Though laser treatment won’t permanently get rid of unwanted hair, it will significantly decrease its growth over three to seven treatments, typically. Touch-up sessions may need to take place periodically in order to maintain results.
As a general guideline, laser treatment should generally be avoided if you have recently had sunburn or are taking certain medications such as acne treatment and anti-inflammatory drugs. Bleaching or tanning before laser treatments might alter the color of your skin and hinder its effectiveness; your laser technician can advise on the most suitable preparation techniques to prepare you for their session.
How many sessions will it take?
Laser hair removal typically takes three to six sessions for completion, depending on your individual circumstances. A consultation and patch test are conducted prior to treatment in order to assess suitability for treatment.
At your consultation, we will advise you of how many treatments it will take to achieve the result that meets your expectations. Hair growth tends to slow significantly after four or six sessions of laser treatment; you should find that hair in your groin or pubic area has thinned considerably and won’t grow back as rapidly.
Your hair will also become finer and softer after laser treatment. In order for it to reach the roots more effectively, shave and wax unwanted hair before your treatment; doing this allows the laser to reach them more directly. We suggest not tanning or using sunbeds prior to laser sessions as this could alter skin coloration and render laser less effective.
Gray or white hair is a part of the natural aging process and something everyone will experience at some point in their life. While it can come as a shock when first encountering their first grey hairs on their pubic area, many find this experience embarrassing or upsetting; nonetheless it’s important to remember it’s completely normal; everyone experiences this change at different rates.
If you want laser hair removal for groin or pubic areas, it is vital that you visit an experienced esthetician with all the appropriate equipment and knowhow to perform it safely. Doing it yourself at home could pose severe dangers and side effects.
Laser treatment could be your permanent solution to unwanted hair. At Ethos Spa Skin & Laser Center, our experienced team uses state-of-the-art laser equipment and provides safe and effective treatments that can give you a hairless bikini line. Contact us now to book an appointment!
Will it grow back?
As we get older, most of us will eventually experience the appearance of silvery hairs. While this discovery may cause distress, these new hairs will eventually fall out naturally over time; those wishing to delay this natural process – such as those suffering from pubic lice or white piedra – may want to consider laser hair removal as an option.
Generaly speaking, laser hair removal procedures are fairly straightforward: laser beams are shone onto a desired area for an introductory period and their energy absorbed by pigment cells to destroy hair follicles preventing further hair growth; once treated, hairs should gradually fall out over several days or weeks and when they do reappear they tend to grow back finer and lighter in color. Treatment frequency depends on each individual; typically people will need six-9 sessions of laser hair removal in order to achieve long-term reduction of unwanted hairs.
Important to keep in mind is the impact that hair and skin color have on laser treatments. Dark hair absorbs more heat from laser beams and will therefore be damaged more by them, lessening its ability to regenerate; but this doesn’t necessarily rule out laser therapy as an option for you.
Individuals with lighter skin tones may find it more challenging for laser beams to penetrate their hair follicles due to less pigment in their follicles and will therefore be harder for lasers to detect.
If you have light-skinned hair, a dermatologist might advise against laser treatments in favor of non-laser methods of hair removal such as plucking, waxing and bleaching; all three could reduce effectiveness of laser procedures.
If you’re wondering whether laser hair removal might be right for you, contact your nearest sk:n salon and arrange a consultation appointment. Be sure to select a practitioner registered with a recognized professional body who possesses extensive training, skill and experience in performing laser hair removal procedures using reliable laser equipment brands.
