Laser hair reduction can provide a safe, effective alternative for anyone who’s fed up with shaving, waxing or tweezing their body hair every day. Furthermore, it may help treat conditions such as hirsutism, hypertrichosis and other hormonal imbalances.
Laser hair removal delivers lasting results. Even when hair does grow back, it usually does so thinner and lighter in color than before.
1. Reduced Ingrown Hairs
Razoring and waxing methods of hair removal can cause ingrown hairs, which are unsightly and potentially painful. Over time they may develop cysts requiring medical intervention for removal. Laser hair reduction targets the root of hair follicles to eliminate ingrowns; while not completely eliminating hair from an area it does reduce future growth; you can use tweezers to manually extract any remaining ingrowns but for professional removal it is advisable to visit your dermatologist if they become severe.
Laser hair reduction works by targeting intense light energy into the skin, damaging hair follicles. As a result, they either stop producing hair altogether, or produce very fine and light locks which do not return after several weeks – virtually eliminating ingrown hairs that would normally need to be shaved, tweezed, or waxed away in order to grow back again.
Many patients opt for laser hair reduction treatments on the legs, armpits, upper lip and chin as these areas tend to show excess unwanted hair. Although this treatment can be applied anywhere on the body, for best results it is advised that you shave before attending your treatment session.
Your session may cause slight pain depending on your pain threshold and area being treated, though most find the process bearable – some have described it as feeling like rubber band snapping against their skin, while other have likened it to being pinged by bee stings. Sessions for smaller areas typically only take several minutes while large areas such as legs or an average-sized man’s back may take up to an hour for treatment.
Importantly, to get the most effective laser hair reduction treatment possible, it is vital that any tanning treatments or any other methods used for hair removal be stopped for at least six weeks prior to starting laser hair reduction sessions. This is due to how laser light targets hair roots which have previously been temporarily removed through plucking or waxing methods.
2. Reduced Body Odor
Laser hair reduction differs from other methods in that it does not cause razor burn or uneven skin tone, as well as prevent ingrown hairs or require frequent shaving or waxing, saving time and money in the process. Furthermore, many clients notice a decrease in body odor due to sweat no longer getting trapped by armpit hairs – this often helps clients save both time and money! Additionally, many clients also report reduced body odor thanks to hair-free skin that allows sweat to escape more freely rather than becoming trapped.
Sweat does not smell, but when combined with bacteria on the skin’s surface it can emit an offensive scent. Armpit hair often holds onto sweat and traps it within its pores causing an unpleasant odor despite using deodorant products. Laser hair removal in the underarms may help eliminate these smell-inducing bacteria, providing relief.
Note that laser treatments could potentially damage the pigment of darker skin tones and leave dark spots behind after treatment. To decrease this risk, it’s advisable to limit sun exposure as well as use products which darken areas pre-treatment in order to minimize it.
After receiving laser hair reduction treatments, it’s not unusual to experience redness and swelling around the hair follicles. This is considered normal and should only last 1-2 days; to minimize further irritation it is important to refrain from scratching or picking at your skin and apply aloe gel as directed if necessary. Loofahs and scrubs should also be avoided to minimize further irritation.
Continued treatments should cause hair follicles to gradually shrink and stop producing hair altogether, eventually. Repeat sessions every few weeks for optimal results and for best results choose an experienced esthetician to perform treatments – so you can maximize their potential benefits!
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3. Reduced Self-Esteem
Laser hair removal can have many remarkable advantages for improving one’s self-esteem, including increased confidence. Instead of worrying about stubble on your legs or embarrassing ingrown hairs, laser treatments offer smooth and attractive skin all year long – saving both money and time with shaving creams or waxing appointments being eliminated altogether. While initially the treatment may appear costly, remembering all that money you save over time when treating yourself to laser treatments could make the upfront expense worth your while!
Shaving can irritate your skin and result in razor bumps and ingrown hairs that require multiple sessions to address. Although you could try waxing or shaving to solve these issues, they require time and energy that would be better used elsewhere.
Shaving can lead to issues like strawberry legs and folliculitis, caused by dead skin buildup in your hair follicles. Frequent shaving exacerbates these conditions further, so laser treatment is the optimal way to treat these problem areas.
Laser treatments use light energy to target pigment in hair follicles and damage them, in order to stop producing hair in the future. As a result, any hair that does regrowth will likely be finer and lighter; although laser treatments cannot guarantee permanent results, most people report that after several sessions their unwanted hair no longer grows back or grows back only slowly.
Before receiving laser hair reduction treatments, it’s crucial that the area be prepared. Your technician will cleanse and numb any discomfort-inducing spots as part of this procedure. Also try not to get tan lines or other forms of hair removal done prior to treatment as these could prevent laser from targeting its intended spots.
At your session, you will lie on a machine which will deliver laser pulses directly onto the targeted area. As they pass over it, light energy from the laser will absorb into melanin found within hair follicles, turning into heat that damages them enough that they fall out without growing back.
4. Long-Lasting Results
Laser treatments offer long-term solutions to hair removal if you’re fed up with traditional techniques’ pain, time and expense. Following several treatment sessions, laser light can destroy most hair follicles so they no longer regrow, leading to reduced or complete cessation of unwanted hair growth and lighter, finer regrowth than original hairs; further reducing or eliminating ingrown hair risk altogether. This also significantly decreases or even eliminates ingrown hair risk when growing hairs become folded under skin folds due to dead cells blockages or blocked by dead cells blocking growth of new growths under dead cells causing painful bumps caused when growing hairs become folded under and blocked by dead cells as the hairs grow outward.
Before each laser session, the area to be treated should be shaved; no waxing or plucking is necessary. You should also stay out of direct sunlight (and apply sunscreen when going outside), as prolonged sun exposure can increase sensitivity to laser energy used during its process. Consult your dermatologist if any skincare products you’re using might interact negatively with laser treatment and certain medications may increase sensitivity thus rendering this procedure ineffective.
Laser treatments for hair removal may be uncomfortable, yet not as painful as waxing or shaving. You might experience sensations similar to being snapped by a rubber band against your skin or smell burning hair as the laser vaporizes them away. Treatment sessions may last anywhere between several minutes and up to an hour, depending on the size of the area being addressed.
Once your laser treatment has concluded, your skin might feel hot or stingy for several hours following treatment; applying a cold compress should ease this discomfort. In addition, redness or swelling might appear that looks similar to mild sunburn – however this side effect typically resolves itself within several hours.
Laser hair reduction works best when your skin is dark enough for the laser beams to target and damage hair follicles without harming surrounding tissue. Fair or light skin may need additional treatments; additionally, hormonal influences could reduce effectiveness, so your dermatologist may wish to evaluate these levels prior to beginning treatments.
