Laser hair removal offers more permanent solutions than shaving and waxing by targeting pigment in hair follicles to destroy them and stop future hair growth.
Following your treatment, you may experience some small amount of hair growth; this should fall out within a week. In addition, redness or minor swelling could occur as side effects.
How Does It Work?
Laser hair removal uses light energy to destroy hair follicles and stop future hair growth, providing a safe and effective alternative to shaving, plucking and waxing for eliminating unwanted hair. It works particularly well on people with dark hair and light skin since their combination enables laser beams to effectively penetrate follicles – an attractive long-term solution to unwanted hair! This treatment may also work well as an add-on treatment in combination with bleaching treatments – like Bleach London for example.
With today’s pain-free technology available for laser hair removal, laser treatments have become far less uncomfortable. The SPLENDOR laser emits cold air bursts upon every wavelength sent out, helping numb the skin and make treatments more bearable compared to previous lasers and expediting hair-removal processes more efficiently than ever before. Although some skin irritation may occur after each treatment session, Karavolas recommends applying aloe vera afterward in order to ease any discomfort experienced during and post treatment sessions.
This treatment can be applied to almost every area of the body, although for best results it should start off on smaller spots that are out of public view. Legs and armpits tend to be less sensitive areas; however it may also be applied on back, chest, and stomach areas where many individual hair follicles need to be addressed at once.
After each treatment, hair follicles will temporarily enter a phase known as the telogen phase, wherein they stop producing hair altogether. After some time has passed, however, these same follicles will return to producing new locks; repeated treatments are necessary in order to eliminate all potential follicles from your body.
Laser hair removal is an excellent way to get rid of unsightly body hair, and finding an experienced practitioner has never been simpler. To make sure the procedure goes as smoothly as possible, the first step should be scheduling an initial consultation appointment so you can discuss your individual needs with a trained expert and determine whether this treatment option will meet them.
How Long Does It Take?
Laser hair removal treatments use laser light beams that absorb pigment in hair follicles, causing them to die off and stopping new growth. The procedure is quick and virtually painless. Before beginning treatment, a cooling gel will be applied to reduce any discomfort; occasionally you may experience sensations similar to snapping rubber bands but they do not last for too long.
Laser hair removal is painless and fast compared to traditional methods of hair removal, taking only one session to remove most unwanted hair in an area. Tanning, whether naturally or artificially done, can interfere with laser light absorption; to get maximum results from treatments it’s also helpful shave any areas being targeted prior to treatments.
At your first laser hair removal treatment, we’ll explain the process and address any queries that might arise. We will also provide anesthetic creams or wipes before beginning. When we apply these anesthetics prior to performing our procedure, they will be covered up by protective cloth until we’re ready to start our actual procedure; depending on which area of your body needs treating this could take anywhere between five and 20 minutes to finish up.
Once the laser hair removal treatment has concluded, your skin may feel slightly irritated or swollen; to ensure a successful recovery period and avoid complications. You should avoid direct sunlight on the treated area for several days post-appointment.
Motus AY and AX, a revolutionary laser system created by DEKA of Europe, is proudly available at our Medical Spa in NJ for use. This groundbreaking device is the world’s first high-speed Alexandrite Laser capable of treating light as well as dark skin tones effectively. Utilizing its Moveo hand piece, gradually heating and destroying targeted hair follicles without harming surrounding tissues makes this far safer and more effective than other laser systems available today.
What Are the Side Effects?
Laser hair removal involves using a light beam to damage and disable hair follicles, thereby preventing future hair growth. While most find the procedure painless, however the level of discomfort will depend on where on your body you’re getting treated as well as your personal tolerance level. You will need protective eyewear during treatment while your practitioner may apply cooling measures on your skin in order to help avoid burns.
Before going in for laser hair removal, it’s essential to shave the area you plan to treat, since laser can only target roots-attached hairs. Also avoid getting sunburnt or using waxing products in the weeks leading up to laser hair removal; otherwise it would be wiser to wait until any tans have faded before undergoing the procedure.
Laser hair removal can be an extremely safe and effective treatment when performed properly, with minor side effects lasting only days post-treatment such as redness, swelling, hyper- or hypopigmentation in treated skin areas, blistering (usually as a result of interaction between laser light and your pigment) or blisters occurring more frequently among people with darker complexions).
Your laser treatment may result in a burning or stinging sensation when hair removal begins, so it is essential that plucking or waxing of any kind in the area be avoided as this will disrupt hair follicles and interfere with treatment. Furthermore, individuals taking blood-thinner medications should avoid laser treatment as it could result in bruises or bleeding during and after their procedure.
Some individuals require multiple laser sessions in order to experience permanent results from their treatment, as each laser session destroys only a limited number of hair follicles and it takes several months before any remaining ones produce new hair growth. It is therefore essential to schedule consistent treatments on an ongoing basis in order to enjoy smooth and hair-free skin with minimal upkeep in the long run.
What Can I Expect?
If you’re considering painless laser hair removal, it is important to understand what to expect during the procedure. Treatment typically entails sending pulses of light into the skin that target pigment found both within the hair shafts themselves as well as in its follicles in order to destroy them and stop future growth.
At each session, a trained aesthetician may assist you with numbing the area to ensure a more comfortable experience than shaving or waxing. While results may take multiple sessions to achieve, individual results may take less time depending on their circumstances.
Most commonly, laser hair removal treatments are done on legs, stomach and chest areas; however, arms or bikini lines may also be treated. While the pain level can be comparable to waxing services, many compare laser treatment pain levels as being similar.
Before your laser treatment begins, avoiding sun exposure and tanning beds as well as using moisturizers will help your skin remain hydrated. You must be upfront with your practitioner about all medications taken as some could interfere with the process and any herpes lesions you have as laser light could reactivate them.
After receiving treatment, you may experience some redness or swelling; these should subside within hours to days. Furthermore, you might observe changes to the pigment of your skin – though these effects should also be temporary.
Laser hair removal is the ultimate long-term solution to unwanted hair. This advanced method is more efficient than shaving or waxing and may reduce the need for other forms of removal over time, saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars by forgoing waxes, razor blades and other methods of hair removal.
