Most individuals require multiple laser hair removal treatments spaced four to eight weeks apart for optimal results. When administering these sessions, it is crucial that treatment be applied carefully and with care.
As this can damage the hair follicle, it is advised that you refrain from plucking or waxing the area being treated too close to its appointment, particularly in bikini areas. Shaving should also be avoided too closely before an appointment takes place.
Preparation
Women and men spend years of their lives shaving or waxing away unwanted hair, often to the detriment of both themselves and those around them. These tedious grooming rituals can result in painful ingrown hairs, skin irritation and other issues; laser hair removal offers a permanent solution by replacing razors with laser treatment – to make sure it works as effectively as possible there are a few things to keep in mind before and after an appointment with laser.
Avoid tweezing and waxing in the area that will be treated up to six weeks before receiving laser treatments. Both can pull out hair from its root, which damages its follicle and prevents it from being effectively targeted by laser treatments. Cream depilatories that remove hair at its roots should also be avoided during this timeframe.
Make sure to take a shower before your laser session in order to wash away excess oils on your skin’s surface and enable the laser to reach your hair follicle more easily without passing through an oil layer covering it. Also be mindful that direct sunlight may cause your skin to lighten prematurely and hinder you from achieving the optimal results from laser therapy.
Shaving is appropriate before and after laser hair removal treatments, but be mindful not to wax or pluck in the area before or after your session. Waxing and plucking remove pigment from hair follicles that prevent laser targeting; on the contrary, shaving trims the surface hair while leaving roots unharmed. You can continue shaving between sessions but should wait four to six weeks between visits so that new growth has taken root before returning for laser therapy sessions.
Before experiencing permanent results from laser hair removal treatments, multiple appointments will need to be scheduled. Each session typically lasts 15-45 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated and should be attended faithfully and treated gently between treatments – this way the best outcomes can be realized. It is normal for hair to fall out after treatment but will soon grow back much finer and sparser than before treatment!
Waxing
Waxing is one of the oldest methods of hair removal and remains relatively inexpensive and effective at keeping unwanted hair away for several weeks longer than shaving. Unfortunately, waxing also comes with its share of disadvantages such as its high pain threshold and resulting in ingrown hairs; moreover, as waxing only removes surface hair, periodic treatments must be conducted to maintain results.
Before waxing, it is crucial to properly cleanse and dry the area in which you will wax. This allows dirt and dead skin cells to be washed away and helps the wax adhere better. In addition, test the temperature of the wax by applying some to your wrist – you want it to feel warm but not hot – then apply in the direction that hair grows before using a cloth strip to pull off.
Waxing can be uncomfortable, but the discomfort typically passes within hours. To ensure safety and cleanliness of treatment, always seek professional services from certified salons that use numbing agents prior to waxing for pain reduction.
Waxing often causes ingrown hairs, as its friction disrupts the natural path of hair follicles. These ingrown hairs can lead to itchy irritation and even infection – however laser hair removal doesn’t cause ingrowns because its beam targets roots of hair follicles for destruction.
Laser hair removal offers a permanent and more convenient alternative to waxing. Although more costly initially, its lasting results make it more cost-effective over time. Furthermore, unlike waxing, laser hair removal is safe for all skin types and tones since its procedures do not alter hair pigment follicles in any way.
Shaving
Shaving is one of the most commonly practiced ways of hair removal among both men and women. Unfortunately, however, it can be both time consuming and cost ineffective as well as cause skin irritation or razor burn. Furthermore, once shaved ends start growing back thicker than they originally did making you self-conscious of your appearance.
Laser hair removal could be your answer if you want to stop shaving regularly. Simply schedule an appointment at one of the many laser clinics across the country and you can receive treatment as needed.
Your technician will first perform a pre-wax treatment to reduce irritation. Next, they’ll use an application tool with clean blades to apply a thin layer of wax onto your skin – either soft or hard wax depending on its type. Once cool, they’ll pull it away against your hair growth direction before finishing up by applying soothing serum or lotion to aid recovery of the area.
Shave 24 hours prior to beginning laser hair removal as this allows the laser light to target the pigment of hair follicles more effectively, and so results will not be as effective. Plucking or waxing would eliminate these targets and therefore make the results less powerful.
Before undergoing laser treatment, it’s advisable to refrain from plucking, waxing and tweezing in the area that’s being targeted with laser. Also avoid tanning beds and self-tanners which could potentially discolor the skin, potentially impacting on results.
Sunscreen
Everyone knows it is wise to apply sunscreen before venturing outside, but after having laser hair removal this becomes even more essential. After laser therapy sessions, skin becomes highly vulnerable to sun damage that includes hyperpigmentation, aging and scarring as well as sunburns which not only are uncomfortable but can impede on future treatments and prolong recovery timeframes. Sunburns not only interrupt treatment courses but can even make future sessions harder to complete successfully.
Before and after laser hair removal, it’s best to avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible; however, this is not always feasible; outdoor activities like shopping or work will likely require you to spend some time outside. Therefore, what should you do? For laser hair removal procedures done on the face, such as wearing wide-brimmed hats with cute sunglasses is highly recommended in order to protect both yourself and keep a polished and chic appearance.
Whenever venturing outdoors, ensure your entire body is covered by loose-fitting clothes such as t-shirts or blouses to prevent any tight clothing rubbing against skin that could irritate and cause inflammation.
Before beginning laser treatments, it’s wise to shave the area that will be treated. Shaving can help create an easier path for light energy to reach deep into hair follicles and destroy them more effectively.
If you have any further inquiries about laser hair removal or how to prepare for it, don’t hesitate to reach out – Simplicity would be delighted to answer all your queries, so feel free to give us a call or send an email; we look forward to speaking with you!
