Laser hair removal is an easy, effective, and painless solution to permanently reduce or eradicate unwanted underarm hair. It provides less discomfort than waxing, while being significantly more convenient than shaving.
Before attending your laser hair removal appointment, ensure that you shave and avoid using lotions, deodorants or tanning creams as these substances interfere with its effectiveness.
How Does It Work?
Shaving or waxing underarms can be painful. Laser hair removal offers an alternative that reduces this discomfort while providing longer-term results than shaving or waxing alone.
Laser treatments typically start by applying a topical anesthetic to reduce pain. Next, a laser device will be placed over the underarm and directed at hair follicles which will be destroyed with laser energy, thus leading to reduced production of hair as follicles cease producing them and start growing back more gradually over time.
Treatment typically lasts less than 10 minutes, and once hair follicles have been damaged you’re free to leave the office immediately. Multiple sessions might be required as hair grows in different stages; additionally, maintenance treatments should take place every six to 12 months to keep underarms hair-free.
People frequently worry that laser hair removal will cause permanent changes to their skin tone, yet this side effect usually only lasts temporarily. While darker skin tones tend to be more susceptible than lighter to this complication, lasers can be used in ways to minimize this risk. Before your first session begins, avoid products or creams which darken skin tone such as sunless creams; and always discuss any medications taken including blood thinners with your laser technician.
As it’s essential for laser hair removal to access hair follicles effectively, moisturizers or skincare products may interfere with this process. Furthermore, it would be prudent to refrain from any other methods like plucking or waxing for several weeks prior to scheduling an appointment.
After your treatment, it’s important to limit sun exposure – both natural and artificial light can darken the underarm area, so both should be limited for 48 hours after therapy. You should also avoid hot tubs, Jacuzzis, steam rooms and strenuous exercise for this period. You should wear sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher when going outside and use SPF 30+ sunscreen when outdoors; results from hair reduction could take a few days or weeks as your natural hairs shed naturally.
What Are the Side Effects?
If you’re sick and tired of shaving and waxing your underarms every day, laser hair removal could be the answer to your woes. But before making this decision, it is essential that you understand any potential side effects associated with laser treatments for hair removal.
Laser hair removal involves having a specialist use a handheld device against your skin and activate a laser’s light beam. The intense light from this laser damages hair follicles, stopping future growth.
However, areas of treated skin may become red and irritated following treatment; this is completely normal and can be reduced by applying ice to it. Furthermore, swelling could occur as a temporary reaction.
Your results from laser hair removal could require multiple sessions. How many you need will depend on your skin tone, thickness and color as well as how many active follicles remain active; and you may require multiple visits before experiencing its full benefits.
Applying the wrong kind of laser could damage your skin and lead to scarring. To avoid this risk, select a practitioner trained in using lasers who is registered on a registry which verifies their training, skill, and insurance standards.
Some individuals may develop an infection following laser hair removal, and if that occurs it’s important to contact their physician or dermatologist as soon as possible for medical advice or go directly to an emergency room for immediate help.
Laser hair removal might make you think it will stop sweating, but it won’t. The treatment only affects hair follicles – not glands responsible for sweating. Therefore, while your underarms undergo laser hair removal you should avoid sunlight and tanning beds; additionally, use a sunscreen with high SPF every time you leave the house to protect your skin from sunburn and complications; use cool compresses on them to reduce inflammation.
How Long Will It Take?
Laser hair removal offers permanent hair reduction that’s far superior to shaving or waxing; however, multiple sessions may be required before reaching desired results. In preparation for laser treatment sessions, it is wise to cease waxing and shaving six weeks in advance, as melanin found within your skin helps target and destroy hair follicles; heat damages them so they cannot produce new hair in turn leading to permanent reduction.
Before your laser treatment begins, your professional will begin by cleaning and applying any necessary numbing cream to the area. Next they will use a device to deliver pulses of light energy directly into the armpit area through protective eyewear – the sensation has been described as like having rubber band snapping against one’s armpit; most patients find this sensation tolerable and they will receive cooling gel treatment afterwards from your professional.
Your underarms will likely swell and itch post-procedure, but this should last only a few days. To reduce swelling or itching symptoms, your professional may suggest applying cool compresses or ice packs directly to the area, while for severe swelling talk to your dermatologist about topical steroids as potential solutions.
After your laser treatment, it is also wise to limit exposure to direct sunlight for as long as possible. If necessary, wear loose-fitting clothing and apply sunscreen of at least SPF 30; if any redness or itching arises after being outdoors, aloe vera gel may provide temporary relief.
If you’re tired of constantly shaving, tweezing, and waxing your underarms, laser hair removal may be the right solution for you. Unlike traditional methods of hair removal, lasers target the roots of unwanted hairs to permanently destroy them so they won’t grow back. To learn more about laser hair removal and its advantages contact Ideal Image today and schedule your consultation consultation session.
Will It Hurt?
Unwanted underarm hair can be both embarrassing and discomforting, yet many women and men struggle with shaving or waxing their armpits, oftentimes leading to razor burn and skin irritation. Laser hair removal offers an effective, long-term solution for eliminating unwanted armpit hair growth; before proceeding with any laser procedure it’s important that patients know what they can expect in terms of how the procedure will feel and look.
Before your laser hair removal session, it’s advisable to exfoliate and forgoing deodorant use in order to prepare the area and avoid ingrown hairs. Your technician may apply an anesthetic cream in order to minimize discomfort and pain during and after your laser session. Likewise, direct UV exposure should be limited while wearing loose clothing post treatment is advised.
At your treatment session, the laser device will deliver a pulse of light that absorbs into your underarm area and damages hair follicles to stop future hair growth. Although painless, you may feel some slight discomfort as the laser passes over this area; applying an ice pack can ease this feeling temporarily.
Laser hair removal delivers long-term, less painful results than shaving or waxing; it is however still necessary to return for touch up treatments throughout the year.
Laser hair removal for underarms also has another advantage – eliminating body odor. Sweat clings to underarm hair and bacteria proliferate, leading to foul odor. By removing it all at once, less likely will it clump together, giving you fresh and confident odor-free breathing!
If you’re tired of shaving or waxing your underarms, contact us immediately for a consultation with one of our experienced laser professionals. During this consultation session, you’ll learn more about how the process works as well as have any queries answered; we would be more than happy to assist!
