Laser treatments offer more permanent hair removal solutions than shaving, waxing or other home methods; they work by targeting unwanted hair follicles directly and permanently destroying them for long-term effects – though multiple sessions may be needed for optimal results.
This procedure is relatively painless and takes only minutes to complete; however, your skin may appear red or swollen after treatment.
What is the procedure?
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution to unwanted hair. It works by targeting and disabling the hair follicle, thus stopping further growth of new strands. Safe for all skin types, laser light is absorbed by melanin in hair follicles to convert to heat that effectively disables them without harming surrounding tissues – the process itself being quick and painless, as it does away with depilation, waxing or shaving altogether.
First, the area being treated must be clean. Next, if necessary, a professional will apply topical anesthetic. When your area is ready for treatment, protective eyewear must be worn while sitting in a chair while they operate the laser beam device that emits it. You may feel small stings or snapping sensations similar to rubber bands against your skin during this process, which could take anywhere between a few minutes and over an hour depending on its size.
After treatment, your skin might appear red and swollen; this is normal and can be managed by applying a cold compress or taking precautions against direct sunlight, especially if your skin is particularly sensitive. Also be mindful that shaving, tweezing and waxing must be postponed for several weeks as these procedures will irritate it further.
Laser hair removal can be performed on virtually any area of the body, although it’s most popularly performed on legs, armpits, chin and bikini line. Laser treatments have proven highly successful at reducing unwanted hair on face neck arms back chest abdomen while being safe to use and quick.
How long will the procedure take?
Laser hair removal typically requires multiple sessions due to how hair grows in cycles, so treatment needs to address each follicle during its individual growth stage. The number of treatments a person requires depends on many factors including their skin tone, coarseness of hair, genetics, hormone levels, medications or health conditions that they have.
Treatment sessions take only 10 minutes or less and cause only mild discomfort that can be eased with an ice pack. Most people describe the sensation as being similar to having rubber bands lightly snap against their skin, though others might describe it more like rubber band snapping against skin. Treating underarm area typically only requires half an hour to complete.
Laser hair removal for underarms offers permanent solutions that won’t irritate sensitive underarm skin, such as shaving, waxing or depilatory creams. Laser treatment will permanently rid yourself of unwanted underarm hair while also eliminating problems like ingrown hairs and odor due to no longer trapped beneath the skin.
After laser hair removal treatments, some patients may discover that some residual hair remains. It typically forms finer and less noticeable strands that can easily be concealed by loose-fitting clothing. A professional can prescribe lightening cream that can help minimize darkened hairs for further reduction of appearance.
Before receiving laser hair removal treatment, the underarm area should be free of cosmetics or lotions that could interfere with laser targeting of hair follicles. In addition, gentle exfoliation could be helpful as this would rid dead skin cells that could obstruct its effectiveness in targeting hair follicles by the laser.
How much will the procedure cost?
Instead of shaving, which can be painful and provide only temporary results, laser hair removal destroys hair follicles, rendering your body incapable of producing new hair. As such, laser treatment provides an effective permanent solution for unwanted underarm hair. For optimal results, multiple treatments should be completed four to six week apart to get maximum benefit; once all underarm hair has been eliminated forever more you won’t have to worry about ingrown hairs, cysts, or razor burn.
Costs associated with laser hair removal depend on several factors, including your chosen treatment area and provider location. Larger areas like legs or chest will typically cost more than smaller ones like arms or bikini lines; in addition, laser technology evolves, meaning newer machines might be more cost-efficient than older models.
At your consultation, request that your provider give you a price list and breakdown of costs in order to help make an informed decision about whether laser hair removal is suitable for you. Inquire further into their experience, credentials, portfolio of past work as well as how well their staff knows their field.
Avoid shaving and waxing the underarms at least six weeks before receiving laser therapy treatments as this will hinder its efficacy. Instead, depilatory creams should be applied with aloe vera or another soothing substance to protect and soothe skin before applying depilatory products. Furthermore, tanning or sunbathing could increase sensitivity to laser beams.
Your provider may allow you to pay for the procedure with either insurance or a flexible spending account; however, most policies do not cover cosmetic procedures like laser hair removal.
Are there any side effects?
Laser hair removal for armpits is generally safe. Minor side effects, including skin irritation, usually subside quickly with use of an ice pack after treatment, though pigment changes to skin may occur occasionally and are typically reversible.
Prior to receiving laser treatment, it is vital that you speak to a healthcare professional about any medications or supplements that you take as these could interfere with how it works. Furthermore, sun tanning creams and tanning beds should be avoided prior to your session as this could lessen its efficacy.
At each session, your skin will be thoroughly cleansed before being applied with topical anesthetic cream for any discomfort. After this has taken place, a professional will pass over your arms a device emitting a beam of light which heats and destroys hair follicles to permanently rid yourself of unwanted underarm hairs in just a few minutes – providing an efficient method for permanent hair removal from underarms.
Within a week of your laser session, you should notice its results. Your body will begin shedding dead hairs that no longer grow – for most people this requires six to 12 sessions for maximum reduction in hair growth.
Once your laser treatments are complete, regular maintenance sessions must be held to prevent hairs from growing back in their original spots. You should continue applying sunscreen since the treated area may be more sensitive to sunburn; in addition, avoid tweezing or waxing as these methods could prompt them to regrow in their previous spots.
How do I find a qualified professional?
Start off right by consulting a professional who offers free consultation. Take this chance to ask any questions and gain more insight into their experience and credentials, plus many have portfolios you can view as part of this meeting.
Consultation will also help you assess if laser hair removal is right for you, including possible side effects of treatment and how many sessions will be necessary to reach desired results.
At your treatment session, a professional will first clean and anesthetize the area as necessary, then place a device over your armpits emitting light that heats up hair follicles to destroy them so they cannot produce new hairs – the entire procedure typically lasts only minutes before covering with cool gel or spray to ensure full effectiveness.
Prior to beginning any treatment, it is important to avoid direct sun exposure and always wear broad-spectrum SPF when going outdoors. This will help prevent complications like skin burns from developing.
Laser hair removal can provide both men and women with a safe and effective alternative to shaving, plucking or waxing unwanted hair. Not only is laser treatment less painful than other hair removal methods; its less discomfort makes for greater comfort than having to deal with stubbles or ingrowns hairs!
