Zeiva Professional Center technicians provide laser hair removal and electrolysis treatments, which effectively rid unwanted hair. In addition, they offer skin rejuvenation treatments designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Alexandrite laser devices are the go-to choice for safe hair removal, suitable for all skin types and hair colors.
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure, requiring training and carrying certain risks. When choosing your provider, be wary of spas and salons employing nonmedical staff as this could pose risks. To make sure this procedure meets your needs, consult a board-certified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon first and schedule an appointment for an assessment appointment.
At a New York laser hair removal session, skin is first prepared with topical anesthetic before the laser is applied to it. Once on, this high-intensity light emitting laser destroys pigment in hair follicles to stop further hair growth – typically painlessly and comfortable though some describe feeling like rubber bands snapping against their skin during treatment; treatments could last from minutes up to an hour depending on which area needs treating.
Results of laser hair removal tend to be permanent; however, some regrowth may occur in the future as laser light only damages hair follicles at their most active phase of growth. Multiple sessions are usually necessary in order to achieve successful hair removal results.
Patients should refrain from epilating treatment areas for six weeks prior to each laser hair removal session and utilize broad spectrum sunscreen when outdoors for skin protection. People taking Accutane should avoid laser hair removal treatments due to increased sunlight sensitivity. Also, people with sunburnt or otherwise delicate skin should wait until it heals before seeking laser hair removal treatment.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Light from a laser penetrates skin and damages only the pigment (color) of hair follicles, sparing other tissues from being affected by its light. Furthermore, as it targets only pigment it will not harm surrounding tissue such as surrounding skin; plus, laser treatment sessions typically result in noticeable results; typically six-8 sessions on face alone are usually required and another 8 sessions for body parts such as chest and back; during each treatment session active growth phases will be affected but resting or shedding phases might not.
As part of your treatment, you will sit comfortably on a chair as the laser machine sweeps over the areas you desire treatment on. Each pulse of laser lasts only fractions of a second allowing for rapid treatment times; small areas like underarms can often be completed within minutes while treating your entire back may take an hour or so.
Before scheduling laser treatments, it’s best to wait several weeks after tanning as sun exposure may make the laser more sensitive on your skin. Also avoid shaving, waxing and plucking in the treatment area. For help on preparing, contact Dr. Michele Green who has over two and half decades of experience providing her clients with noninvasive solutions for cosmetic dermatology concerns.
Remember, laser hair removal is a medical procedure with its own set of risks and requires prior training and certification from medical practitioners. Be sure to choose a practitioner with extensive laser hair removal experience on skin similar to yours as well as being registered with professional organizations such as the American Board of Dermatology.
How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Last?
Unwanted hair can be an ongoing struggle for men and women alike, making laser hair removal an efficient, cost-saving alternative to shaving or waxing. Women may opt to remove unwanted hair from areas such as their legs, bikini line, arms, underarms, chin and areolas while men typically look to remove unwanted follicles from chest, abdomen, neck back shoulders as part of this treatment.
Laser beams are fast, so a small area can often be treated in only seconds. On the other hand, treating larger areas such as back or legs may take an hour or longer and often includes topical anesthetic application prior to treatment to alleviate discomfort. Furthermore, it’s important to refrain from plucking, waxing, bleaching or plucking ahead of and post laser hair removal treatment as this interferes with its effectiveness and can result in adverse side effects like hyperpigmentation resulting from frequent treatment cycles or any potential hyperpigmentation side effects associated with those procedures which increase laser effectiveness or can cause side effects such as hyperpigmentation as these procedures impede laser effectiveness and cause side effects such as hyperpigmentation resulting in side effects like hyperpigmentation causing hyperpigmentation side effects caused by laser treatment sessions which involve many treatments sessions needed prior to such treatments allowing the laser light.
Like any medical procedure, laser hair removal must be administered by a licensed practitioner with appropriate training and licensing. When selecting your provider, it is also crucial to conduct your own research on them – in particular ask about their credentials treating those with darker skin tones.
Laser hair removal involves sitting or standing in a chair while the machine delivers pulses of light to your targeted area. Protective goggles must be worn during treatment and you might experience similar sensations to when rubber bands snap against skin, although cooling gel may also be applied before treatment to ease discomfort during sessions.
How Do I Prepare for Laser Hair Removal?
Finding a professional technician licensed and certified with laser hair removal should be your first step when considering treatment, followed by scheduling a consultation to gather all the information you need for an informed decision about proceeding with it – and provide any questions that arise along the way!
Before your first laser hair removal appointment, it is wise to wait six weeks before plucking or waxing the area being treated. This allows time for healing follicles that have been damaged from previous plucked or waxed treatments before giving them another chance to grow back on their own.
When it’s time for your laser hair removal appointment, be sure to wear loose clothing. Anything too restrictive could chafe against newly lasered skin and cause irritation. Additionally, it’s wise to refrain from applying skin care products, like moisturizers or perfumes, directly onto the area that will be treated; including deodorant which could contain ingredients that interfere with its results.
Once you arrive for your appointment, the technician will prepare the area of the body being treated with laser hair removal by applying a cooling gel directly onto your skin before covering it with a bandage to protect from its heat. A small area on either face or legs typically takes less than a minute for lasers to treat, and can be repeated regularly as part of their hair-removal treatment routine.
How Do I Recover from Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal treatments often cause significant hair shedding during the initial four weeks after treatment, so exfoliation should occur several times weekly using a scrub wash to speed up this shedding process and prepare you for subsequent sessions. Furthermore, to protect your skin against further irritation after your appointment it’s a good idea to refrain from hot showers, steam rooms and dry saunas for several days after treatments so as to not irritate or burn it further.
After your treatment, it is possible to experience redness or swelling that will gradually dissipate within hours – taking Tylenol or another anti-inflammatory medication can help alleviate any unwanted side effects if necessary.
Some individuals do not experience any regrowth after laser hair removal treatments, while for others some minor and less noticeable regrowth may appear, although usually less noticeable and finer in color. Results of laser hair removal procedures typically last months or even years with regular sessions attended; should any regrowth appear, avoid plucking or waxing it as this will prevent hairs getting caught in the laser’s light beam and being destroyed by it.
Finding a doctor with extensive training in laser hair removal who can treat your specific skin type is paramount. Be sure to choose someone licensed and board-certified in dermatology or cosmetic surgery; additionally, opt for someone conducting treatments in a medical setting rather than spa or non-medical setting – only then can you be assured that those performing your laser hair removal sessions have sufficient expertise and credentials for safety and effectiveness.
