Traditional hair removal methods like shaving, waxing and creams are time consuming and painful. Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution to unwanted body hair growth by heating the pigment in each hair follicle to vaporize, producing small puffs of smoke with an unpleasant sulfurous odor.
Before receiving laser hair removal treatments, it is recommended to refrain from tanning, plucking, or waxing the area to be treated. Shaving two to three days prior to your appointment is also advised.
Costs
Many people struggle with unwanted hair on their faces, legs or bodies and have tried many techniques such as shaving, waxing, tweezing and chemical lotions and creams but these methods often result in ingrown hairs, skin irritation and the growth of new strands more rapidly than anticipated. Laser hair removal offers an effective yet safe permanent solution, taking only a few treatment sessions to reduce unwanted hair permanently while eliminating repeat procedures indefinitely; its cost depends on which area is being addressed.
Costs associated with smaller body parts tend to be lower, such as an upper lip compared with chest or hands. An average full body laser treatment typically costs $250-$350 per session depending on whether you opt for Brazilian bikini waxing or the traditional V-shape bikini area treatment, although you could save money by purchasing multiple sessions as part of a package deal.
Laser hair removal utilizes laser energy to heat and destroy hair follicles, leading to hair falling out and stopping growth. The laser targets pigment in hair follicles to only affect unwanted hair without harming nearby healthy tissue; there are multiple laser types available to address all skin and hair colors.
First steps in laser hair removal begin with meeting with a specialist to discuss your hair and skin type, to assess whether you qualify as an ideal candidate, and set a timeline. They then cleanse the area to be treated before applying a topical anesthetic before marking out and starting laser therapy on any affected areas.
Laser hair removal may be more expensive than shaving or waxing, but it’s an investment worth making to achieve long-term beauty goals. At SGK Plastic Surgery, we can help you reach hairless skin! For a complimentary consultation contact us now.
Treatment Areas
Laser hair removal is an excellent solution for women and men looking for relief from daily hair removal efforts, such as shaving, waxing or plucking. The procedure is fast, safe and extremely effective at eliminating unwanted hair on faces, necks, arms, legs and other parts of the body.
Treatment using laser beams involves directing laser beams at hair follicles. Pigment in these follicles absorbs heat from the laser, damaging and disabling them so they no longer produce new hair growth. Furthermore, laser treatments can also reduce scars, stretch marks, and fine lines on skin surfaces.
At a laser treatment session, patients lie comfortably on a couch-style mattress in an ergonomic position. Depending on the area being treated, numbing gel may be applied by their practitioner for increased comfort levels; additionally, many find the discomfort similar to having rubber bands snap against their skin during and post treatment; plus it takes no downtime allowing you to fit it into your lunch break schedule!
Laser hair removal can permanently eliminate unwanted body hair on chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, underarms and bikini line areas; as well as facial areas like the chin, cheeks and upper lip. Multiple treatments are typically necessary in order to achieve permanent hair reduction; smaller areas like upper lip hair require only two or three sessions while larger ones like legs may take six or more sessions to reduce permanently.
Hair follicles should be in their anagen phase of growth at the time of treatment, therefore multiple laser sessions are required for lasting results. Once hair follicles enter catagen and telogen stages of development they no longer respond well to laser therapy and additional treatments are necessary in order to remove and prevent future regrowth of the same strand of hair.
If you are tired of shaving, waxing, and tweezing unwanted hair, why not consider laser hair removal in The Woodlands TX? Medical Aesthetics & Laser is here to help! Call them or book online now to start this exciting new journey and begin eliminating unwanted body hair in no time at all!
Treatment Time
Laser hair removal offers an effective long-term solution to unwanted body hair. It eliminates or minimizes the need for regular shaving, waxing and plucking; leaving skin silky-smooth. In addition, laser treatment for unwanted body hair reduces or eliminates issues related to its growth such as folliculitis or discoloration due to an excess of hair growth; making this one of the most sought after noninvasive cosmetic treatments in the US.
Treatment itself begins with an initial consultation to assess the patient’s skin and hair type and to manage expectations. Topical numbing cream may be applied prior to laser therapy and then delivered through pulses of light using a hand-held laser device by an experienced technician.
Treatment time may take anywhere between one and an hour depending on the area being addressed, and may cause mild discomfort; redness and swelling are commonly experienced after treatment; to ensure maximum effect it’s important not to sunbathe or expose this area to heat sources for some time afterwards.
The number of sessions needed depends on the area being treated as well as a patient’s skin and hair type, and may range anywhere from three to twelve. Some patients may require more than six treatments before reaching desired results while other areas may need as few as four sessions for maximum effectiveness. Treatment should generally take place every six weeks for maximum results; chemical peels or dermabrasion treatments should be avoided at least four weeks before any laser hair removal treatment as these procedures could potentially cause skin damage when combined with laser hair removal.
Prior to laser treatments, it’s recommended to limit tanning for two weeks as sun exposure may result in hyper- or hypopigmentation. Furthermore, shaving will best enhance effectiveness as plucking or waxing could make treatment ineffective.
Laser hair removal may take some time to show results, but is a cost-effective beauty investment over the long haul. By cutting back on razor and depilation product purchases and grooming sessions altogether, patients can save significant sums over time and money. Furthermore, it eliminates constant grooming needs altogether which is especially useful for busy schedules.
Do’s and Don’ts
Laser hair removal can be a highly effective solution to unwanted body hair, significantly decreasing the need for shaving, waxing, and other non-permanent methods of hair removal. Furthermore, it helps prevent skin problems like folliculitis and discoloration caused by overgrowth of hair; leaving behind smooth and soft skin and increasing confidence levels resulting from increased confidence levels. Before undertaking laser hair removal treatments however, it’s essential that all parties involved understand its do’s and don’ts.
Step one in getting rid of unwanted hair with laser technology is finding a licensed professional to perform treatment. At an initial consultation appointment, the technician will assess your skin and discuss what sessions may be necessary to produce permanent results before giving you a quote for their services.
Before your appointment, it’s a smart idea to apply a topical numbing cream or an ice pack in order to minimize discomfort during treatment. If discomfort does arise during this procedure, an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Paracetamol should help provide relief; Ibuprofen and Aspirin may react with laser light and cause inflammation – avoid these products instead!
On the day of your treatment, it is wise to avoid tanning or wearing sunscreen, which could increase your risk of skin damage. Furthermore, two weeks prior to attending any appointments you should avoid taking antibiotics as these can make your skin photosensitive – with Accutane being particularly severe in this regard.
Before beginning treatment, it’s a good idea to shave the area that will be treated. This will enable the laser to accurately target hair follicles. Furthermore, avoid plucking and waxing hair since doing either will pull it out by its roots, hindering its ability to be targeted by laser.
At your technician’s suggestion, it is a good idea to wear the protective eyewear provided. Although it might feel silly at first, doing so will protect your eyes from heat damage during treatment and should also prevent working out on the day of your treatment as this can also cause heat damage to your skin.
