Laser hair removal is an incredible cosmetic treatment, which enables users to stop shaving or waxing altogether – saving both time and money!
Laser treatment works by targeting areas of contrast between hair and skin and damaging hair follicles, rendering them inactive so that no additional growth occurs. Unfortunately, it’s not an entirely permanent solution and additional sessions will likely be necessary over time.
How often do you need to come in for touch ups?
Laser hair removal can be an effective treatment to help reduce body hair, but it’s not a permanent solution; touch up sessions will need to be scheduled periodically in order to achieve optimal results. Treatment frequency varies according to which area is being targeted – for instance, facial treatments require more touch up sessions than treating legs; additionally, individual areas’ hair grows back differently; darker and thicker than expected in certain spots.
Note that laser treatments are less effective on tanned skin and dark hairs. Therefore, it is advisable to shave prior to your appointment and limit sun exposure for at least several weeks leading up to it. Furthermore, any medications which could make your skin sensitive to light (i.e. birth control pills) should not be taken on the day of your session.
Most individuals who opt for laser hair removal require touch up treatments roughly every six months in order to reach their desired result and then once or twice annually thereafter in order to maintain it.
Laser treatment may be one of the most permanent solutions to hair removal, yet it’s not guaranteed for everyone. Due to difficulty destroying all hair follicles in the body and their tendency for regeneration, some hair may return. Most regrowth will likely be lighter and less noticeable than prior. Also note that pregnant women cannot receive laser treatments due to potential harm done to fetuses absorbing its energy and becoming exposed to it during treatments.
Laser treatment not only reduces unwanted hair but can also save both time and money in terms of other methods of hair removal, such as shaving, waxing and plucking. With no longer needing these methods for hair removal you will save both money and time over time.
Do I need to shave or wax the day of my touch up?
Laser hair removal offers permanent reduction of hair growth by targeting individual follicles directly, unlike waxing which only temporarily inhibits it. As with all forms of hair removal treatments, touch ups may be necessary in order to keep unwanted hair from reappearing; fortunately though they occur less frequently and for shorter amounts of time than waxing sessions!
Long-time laser hair removal clients may notice that hair growth slows between treatments due to its anagen phase remaining attached to the follicle and thus becoming susceptible to laser light energy.
Shaving between laser hair removal sessions only removes surface hairs, leaving anagen phase follicles vulnerable to being hit again by laser beams – creating an ongoing cycle of growth which may prove challenging to stop.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, it’s vital that you shave at least the day or night prior. Not only will this provide a closer shave with less razor bumps; it will also ensure your skin is completely clear for treatment. Furthermore, tanning could alter the tone of your skin, creating problems for the technician treating that area.
Before opting for depilatory creams or waxing, as both can be extremely painful and damage to delicate skin on your body. Furthermore, depilatory creams could increase how quickly hair grows back after you shave!
Laser hair removal offers an effective permanent solution to unwanted body hair growth. Once you complete a series of laser treatments, the remaining hair will become thinner and lighter in texture – but for best results visit a dermatologist annually for touch up sessions to prevent new growth! To maintain smooth, hair-free skin!
Do I need to avoid certain medications before my touch ups?
Laser hair removal doesn’t completely get rid of unwanted body hair, but it does significantly reduce its density. This happens because laser light targets pigment in each hair follicle to damage it and leave your skin hair-free for some time afterward. But as some follicles remain alive, new growth will eventually appear and touch up treatments may be necessary in the future.
Before scheduling any touch up sessions with laser therapy, it is advisable to discuss all medications you are currently taking with a healthcare professional. Some drugs and medicines may interact negatively with laser treatment; it is therefore crucial for licensed medical laser technicians to have all information regarding you as possible before beginning treatment – particularly if taking oral contraceptives, acne medication, antidepressants or any other drug known to increase photosensitivity to sunlight.
Additionally, any topical products you are using on your skin should be removed prior to scheduling a touch up as these could be abrasive and cause irritation, redness, or scarring on its surface. Also avoid tanning sessions four weeks before your touch up as these could also interfere with treatment.
After you have completed a series of laser hair removal treatments, it is recommended to return for one or two maintenance treatments annually in order to prevent hair follicles from producing new hair growth. By doing so, these maintenance sessions will help achieve permanent hair removal that will eliminate shaving or depilatory cream usage, saving both time and money in the long run.
Shaving, waxing and the use of chemical-based hair-removal creams can irritate the skin, leading to cuts, redness, ingrown hairs and razor burn. Laser hair removal offers permanent solutions with reduced maintenance requirements that won’t require you to shave or purchase shaving cream!
Laser hair removal is an innovative solution designed to safely eliminate unwanted hair growth on all skin types. If you have any queries about this revolutionary treatment, get in touch with us right away to arrange a consultation!
Can I get touch ups while pregnant?
Laser hair removal is an efficient, safe, and permanent way to permanently rid yourself of unwanted hair. This non-invasive treatment uses light energy to target dark pigment in your hair and destroy it so that it never reappears again. Laser treatments offer several advantages over shaving or waxing due to no risk of cutting yourself with razor blades or chemical depilatory creams; however there are certain factors you should take into consideration before investing in such treatments.
Before undergoing laser treatment, make sure you aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding – having a baby can alter hormone levels and lead to hair regrowth in areas previously treated with laser. Furthermore, certain medications, such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy should not be taken while getting laser treatments done.
Note that laser hair reduction requires multiple sessions before seeing full results. In general, five visits usually are sufficient to have significant hair reduction results, depending on individual circumstances such as hair color/texture/body area/hormonal influences and so forth. It is ideal to schedule touch up visits approximately every six weeks apart for optimal results.
As part of your touch ups, it is best to avoid direct sun exposure and any lotions or body washes to the treated area, since direct sunrays may interfere with treatment and cause burns. Furthermore, self-tanner or spray tans prior to an appointment could reduce its effectiveness as they interfere with its effectiveness and can affect its success.
People often find laser hair removal less painful than waxing or shaving. While waxing requires pulling each individual hair by its root out with hot wax, laser treatments are fast, non-invasive treatments reminiscent of having rubber bands flicked against their skin; unlike shaving which often leaves razor bumps behind; laser treatments leave skin feeling smooth and silky instead of leaving ingrown hairs or razor bumps behind; in comparison with purchasing razors and depilatory creams over time, laser treatments offer significant cost-cutting.
