Men and women suffering from significant amounts of unwanted hair in certain areas can benefit from laser treatment, however it may require multiple sessions before visible results become evident.
Hair grows in cycles; when in its anagen phase, hair responds best to laser treatment.
How long does it take for hair to grow back after a laser hair removal treatment?
Laser hair removal works by sending waves of safe and effective laser energy deep into the skin to target hair follicles, disrupting their natural growth cycle and ultimately leading to targeted hairs falling out over several weeks without ever growing back in. When they do come back in again they tend to appear finer and lighter, leading to much reduced unwanted hair growth overall. Repeated treatments may dramatically decrease unwanted hair growth on face, arms, legs, underarms or any other part of body.
Hair follicles lie just beneath the surface of skin, meaning that even though it may seem as though all your unwanted hair has vanished, some has just entered its telogen phase and may still be hiding beneath the surface. Therefore, it’s essential that you adhere to your treatment plan and attend follow-up sessions regularly if you do notice new hair growth; should any surface again soon afterwards however, LH Spa & Rejuvenation’s team of therapists can offer touch-up treatments so any emergent will be much lighter and finer in appearance than before!
Laser hair removal works best on people with light complexions and dark hair as the contrast makes it easier for the laser beam to target and destroy each individual follicle. Unfortunately, however, it doesn’t work so effectively on people with blond, red, gray or white locks, while certain medications can reduce its effectiveness further.
Laser hair removal offers some patients permanent results, though results cannot be guaranteed as each person’s individual growth cycles vary. Hair that regrows from destroyed follicles will typically be much finer, lighter and shorter than before treatment; yet some hair may continue to appear due to hormonal fluctuations – therefore annual touch-up treatments with LH Spa & Rejuvenation for optimal long-term results are important.
Will my hair grow back lighter or thinner?
Laser hair removal treatments use light beams to destroy germ cells responsible for producing unwanted hair growth, leaving hair follicles dormant but unaffected. But these dormant follicles could still sprout new hair when stimulated; thus requiring follow-up treatments in order to keep follicles in their anagen stage and achieve lasting, permanent results from laser hair removal.
Though hair may still reappear after your treatment, it will be finer and lighter than before your procedure. Furthermore, any new growth nearer the skin’s surface is much simpler to remove with shaving than when waxing is involved – eliminating unnecessary mess!
After your laser hair treatment, hair regrowth usually happens between seven to 30 days after starting treatment. This is because hairs in their anagen phase will begin shedding gradually over this period, possibly leaving behind bumps on your skin as individual strands break off – but this is completely normal and should not cause alarm.
Your can speed up this process by gently buffing the treated area with a loofah or washcloth, which will remove dead skin cells that could be holding hair follicles in place, encouraging them to shed after treatment has taken place. However, it’s important to avoid plucking or waxing between sessions as these techniques will damage skin cells and compromise results.
Hormonal levels and prescribed medications, among others, may influence hair regrowth. Therefore, it’s impossible to predict whether it will return – although most clients experience permanent results.
To maintain your results, we advise scheduling preventative maintenance sessions once every year. These appointments will be tailored specifically to your needs and the area that we’re treating; less frequently than your initial series of treatments but taking less time overall.
Will my hair grow back thicker?
Laser hair removal requires more than simply “zapping” away unwanted hair; it is a medical procedure requiring training and may contain potential risks. Always look for licensed and experienced laser technicians when seeking laser treatments; in addition, plucking, waxing or tweezing the area prior or post treatment sessions is discouraged as this can disrupt hair growth cycles and cause unwelcome regrowth.
Your skin may feel sensitive and sunburnt after each laser treatment session. To manage these side effects, regularly applying cooling aloe vera gel will reduce inflammation and itching in treated areas. Wear loose clothing over them so the heat from your body doesn’t affect them directly; also be sure to moisturize properly to avoid dryness that could lead to itching similar to razor burn.
Some patients may experience hair regrowth following laser treatment, though it will usually be thinner or lighter in color due to targeting and destruction of anagen phase hair follicles by the laser beam. Dormant or resting phase follicles remain undamaged by this process and will continue producing hair until entering into anagen stage, often necessitating multiple laser sessions before reaching desired results. Therefore, many patients require multiple sessions over 4-6 months in order to see results that suit them.
Most often, thicker and darker hair grows back due to a hormonal imbalance such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition involves overproduction of testosterone and other androgens which lead to unwanted facial and body hair growth. Therefore, it’s crucial that any PCOS symptoms be identified and addressed prior to laser treatments as it could significantly hinder results.
Laser treatments may cause your hair to return thicker due to other causes, including medications or changes in its natural growth cycle. Most patients will enjoy long-lasting and permanent results once their laser treatment series has concluded; occasionally yearly touch-up treatments may be required in order to maintain desired results, though this is rare.
Will my hair grow back darker?
Hair that grows back after laser treatment typically appears thinner and lighter in color – an expected and common response. Don’t panic! This is just part of life!
Prior to your laser hair removal session, it is crucial that you maintain a healthy skincare routine. This includes refraining from plunking, waxing, or bleaching the area as this could displace hair follicles that interfere with laser treatments and could potentially lead to hyperpigmentation of the area being treated.
Your skin could also become irritated or sunburned after receiving laser treatment, so to minimize this effect apply a cooling gel and wear an SPF sunscreen with high UV protection levels in the days prior to receiving therapy. Finally, tanning should also be avoided prior to your appointment.
Following your treatment, it’s possible you’ll experience some flaking or peeling as your body sheds its anagen phase of hair growth; this typically lasts one to three weeks.
Laser hair removal results may be permanent, yet you may require periodic maintenance sessions to make sure that unwanted hair doesn’t return. Your number of treatment sessions may depend on your unique hair growth cycle and severity of unwanted hair growth.
Hair growth after laser treatments may appear to stop, but that could just be your hair follicles going into their telogen phase and hiding beneath your skin. To ensure unwanted hair doesn’t return, be sure to follow your treatment plan and return for follow up visits as scheduled.
Are you curious to learn about laser hair removal and how it can help you achieve a hair-free complexion? Reach out to us immediately in Fort Worth, TX. We offer this popular cosmetic service for both men and women and offer comprehensive consultations so we can determine the most suitable course of treatment based on your goals and needs. Make an in-person appointment now to experience hair-free smooth skin! We look forward to helping you reach that dream condition you’ve always desired.
