Diode laser hair removal is a safe and effective treatment suitable for all skin types, hair colors and body areas – including people of color compared to IPL laser hair removal.
Laser treatments involve administering pulses of laser energy to target and destroy hair follicles in their active growth stage, or anagen. A series of 4-6 treatment sessions is usually required to achieve 70-90% hair reduction.
The number of sessions depends on the area of the body
Are you frustrated with removing unwanted hair from the face, underarms, or legs through waxing and shaving alone? Laser hair removal might be the perfect solution. Utilizing laser technology to target individual follicles and destroy them permanently is non-invasive, comfortable and requires neither anesthesia or sutures; most see results after four to six treatments of diode laser hair removal.
Diode lasers are safe for all skin types and can be safely used anywhere on the body. Their long wavelength means it is less likely to be absorbed by melanin found in hair shafts; meaning these lasers can safely be used on darker skin tones with still deliver great results.
Laser treatment works by emitting rapid pulses of light energy from a hand-held device and emitting them deep into the skin, where they penetrate to target and heat hair follicles so they no longer produce hair growth. Prior to receiving laser treatments, it is recommended to refrain from plucking, waxing or shaving prior to an appointment; shaves are not necessarily needed beforehand.
Laser hair removal can be performed in either your doctor’s office or at a laser clinic. It can be performed on virtually any area of the body, although most commonly on facial, bikini line, and leg hair. The procedure is quick and painless with few side effects; some individuals may experience mild discomfort after treatment.
Laser hair removal technicians can assist in identifying how many sessions will be necessary based on your body and hair type, while explaining both benefits and risks of laser hair removal to help you make an informed decision if this treatment is right for you.
Orlando Dermatology offers diode laser hair removal as an effective and long-term solution to unwanted body hair. Reach out today and schedule an appointment with one of our experts – together, we can give you smooth and hairless skin!
The number of hair follicles
laser treatments offer an alternative hair removal method that targets the root, leading to permanent reduction of unwanted hair. Each session varies in terms of how many follicles it targets; thick, dark hair will require additional sessions than lighter, finer locks.
Attaining the highest degree of permanent hair reduction requires multiple treatment sessions, since hair grows in four stages: anagen, telogen and catagen. Anagen stage hair contains the highest melanin concentration which absorbs radiation from laser treatment sessions to disable its follicles and facilitate hair reduction.
Diode laser hair removal is a safe and effective treatment suitable for all skin types. Additionally, it’s fast and pain-free – taking only minutes to treat large areas. However, to maximize effectiveness it’s essential that patients follow doctor instructions in terms of preparation before their laser session; avoid plucking, shaving, waxing before your session as well as sun exposure using SPF 30+ sunscreens.
Diode lasers feature an innovative cooling system designed to ease discomfort during treatment, especially for patients with sensitive skin. Patients typically experience only mild or fleeting discomfort from treatment; topical numbing cream may also be applied if needed.
Though the process itself may be relatively quick, you may take several weeks before being able to see results of your treatment. Your doctor will closely monitor your progress after each session and decide if additional sessions are required; on average four or six treatments sessions should be scheduled within a given period.
IPL (intense pulsed light) is another widely utilized hair removal method, similar to diode laser but using broad spectrum light technology instead. While IPL may cause more side effects such as blisters and redness than diode laser, it may work better for lighter skin tones than its diode counterpart.
The thickness of the hair
Diode laser hair removal offers a permanent solution to unwanted body hair, eliminating the need for shaving or waxing and decreasing ingrown hairs as a side benefit. Though, multiple sessions may be required before reaching its maximum effectiveness.
The laser emits a pulsed beam of light energy into the skin, where it is captured and destroyed by melanin-rich hair follicles and melanin itself, acting as both an absorber of heat energy and protecting surrounding skin from further damage. You may experience mild discomfort during treatment; therefore it is advisable to take pain relievers beforehand in order to lessen any potential discomfort experienced.
Laser hair removal can be performed on any area of the body, such as the face, neck, back, legs and underarms. It works on all hair colors and thicknesses; however, very light or blonde locks may be ineffective due to melanin absorption by their skin which reduces its effectiveness. However, laser hair removal should be avoided by those with tanned or dark skin as melanin absorbs laser light energy and lessens its efficacy.
Laser treatments offer less painful and more effective hair removal options than other techniques. Treatment usually entails several sessions scheduled over several months to treat each area being treated, the thickness and type of your hair, as well as skin type; typically those with darker skin and thicker hair require 8-10 sessions to see optimal results.
An effective way to determine how many sessions you require is to meet with our cosmetic medicine team for an initial consultation. We will assess your skin type and hair color to assess if our diode laser system will meet your goals; otherwise we can provide alternative options that better meet them. In addition to helping determine how many sessions will be necessary for you, we can also advise you how best to prepare for your first session; such as forgoing certain hair removal techniques like waxing or shaving until after your appointment has taken place, as well as using gentle cleansers on the day itself while avoiding placing topical products directly onto the affected area on skin prior to seeing us for advice about how best prepare for your first visit – such as for example avoiding certain hair removal techniques like waxing or shaving in advance for best results.
The skin type
Diode laser hair removal uses pulses of light energy directed towards hair follicles to target melanin pigment and damage its structure, thus stopping future hair from growing from that follicle and thus permanently disabling it – without harming surrounding tissues or being painful for you or anyone else involved in treatment. Diode lasers produce permanent results so no worry of regrowth is necessary after this treatment is done!
Achieving desired laser hair removal results varies for everyone; to determine how many sessions are right for you, consult an experienced dermatologist who will assess your skin tone, hair color and body area before providing recommendations as to the number of sessions required to get to that result.
Laser therapy offers many advantages over other hair removal treatments, as it doesn’t involve anesthetics or incisions and thus is much safer than surgical solutions. However, it is essential to abide by your dermatologist’s advice and attend all sessions as scheduled; you may notice significant results after four or six sessions have passed.
If you have dark complexion skin, laser hair removal treatments may take more sessions than they would for someone with lighter skin because hair follicles in dark skin absorb more light energy from laser beams. However, this should not preclude you from receiving laser hair removal treatment; you still may undergo it regardless.
Diode laser hair removal is a safe, non-invasive, effective solution for getting rid of unwanted hair. This procedure is fast, straightforward, and effective–saving both you and your body time in terms of waxing or shaving alone! Additionally, diode laser can save both money and effort spent over the course of its lifespan!
Orlando Dermatology can provide diode laser hair removal in Orlando and the surrounding areas, offering affordable solutions to remove unsightly facial or leg hair. Just call or schedule your consultation online – then relax while the device glides over your body!
