Bikini line hair removal is an increasingly popular beauty trend, particularly in South Florida. Waxing can be painful and leave behind unsightly bumps while shaving can cause ingrown hairs; both options can be avoided with laser hair removal technology.
Laser treatments work by targeting light directly at the pigment or color of your hair follicles and safely damaging them to prevent further hair growth. Before having laser treatment, however, there are a few things to keep in mind prior to beginning this course of action.
Pain
Laser hair removal generally doesn’t cause much discomfort for most patients, though those with lower pain thresholds or sensitive skin should discuss using a skin-numbing cream before beginning treatments with their physician.
After receiving bikini laser hair removal treatment, the area can become sore and itchy from all the dead skin removal. To relieve their discomfort, patients should moisturize the area and avoid high-intensity exercise, scratching or sun exposure for at least 48 hours post procedure. If scabbing occurs after their procedure has taken place, immediate medical assistance should be sought or topical antibiotic ointment applied topically to avoid infections.
Bikini lines can be challenging areas to keep looking their best using shaving, waxing and plucking techniques alone. While these methods do work to reduce unwanted hair growth, they also cause irritation such as ingrown hairs, razor burn, nicks and cuts that need to be addressed properly.
Brazilian and bikini line laser hair removal offers women and men relief from the hassle and pain associated with maintaining their pubic areas. By reducing hair growth, eliminating ingrown hairs, and saving hundreds of dollars each year in razor blade costs and salon appointments for waxing treatments, laser hair removal for the bikini line makes patients more confident when entering Florida sunshine.
Body Details recommends removing all lotions, powders, deodorant and perfume from the area to be treated prior to each laser hair removal session. Infections and rashes that could impede treatment should also be treated promptly in order to maximize results between appointments. For optimal results between sessions, clients should shave and trim immediately prior to appointments as well as apply sunscreen liberally every day following treatments. For more information on what benefits laser hair removal brings and what to expect during treatments contact us now and let us help you achieve a silky smooth silky gorgeous look you have always desired! We would be more than happy to answer all your questions and help achieve the smooth, silky results you have been looking forward to!
Infections
Heat from laser treatments can cause your skin to lose moisture, leading to flaky or cracked skin that often results in crusting. While crusting is completely normal, picking at it could expose new skin (which might feel stingy), open wounds that bleed, scar and cause more lasting damage than you intended. Your technician may recommend or provide you with moisturizer to protect and heal post treatment.
If you have a low pain threshold or are particularly sensitive, try using a topical numbing cream before your procedure to help make it less uncomfortable and maximize the benefit of bikini line laser hair removal treatment. This may allow for optimal results.
After your laser hair removal treatment, it’s best to limit exposure to hot showers, saunas, heat packs, and baths for 48 hours post-treatment. Since laser treatments make your skin more susceptible to infection than usual, keeping it out of water can only strengthen it and protect you further from infection.
After your treatment has concluded, it is wise to avoid plucking or waxing pubic hairs, as this could potentially lead to infections. A trimmer can help you maintain the length of treated hairs until they’re no longer required for maintenance purposes.
Laser treatments such as Brazilian and bikini line laser hair removal can give long-term, permanent results that last from several months to over a year. By targeting hair follicles with laser light, they become damaged preventing further hair production from them.
Brazilian and bikini line laser hair removal treatments provide a safe and effective alternative to shaving, waxing and other traditional means of hair removal from your body. If you want to eliminate regular maintenance requirements for hair removal altogether, schedule a free consultation with a licensed laser practitioner who can create a plan to help you reach hair-free skin.
Discomfort
Some may experience discomfort during laser hair removal sessions, though this should only last briefly. The discomfort comes from heat produced by the laser which creates itching and burning sensations; these last no more than a couple minutes at most and can easily be alleviated with topical analgesia prior to beginning treatment.
Many laser hair removal professionals apply a topical anesthetic or numbing cream before starting treatment in order to minimize pain and irritation during bikini laser hair removal sessions.
Dependent upon the strength and sensitivity of the laser used, you may experience some slight tingling or burning during treatment sessions. This should only last briefly and be noticeable at the time.
As part of your healing process, after each session you may notice small breakouts of acne-like breakouts in the treated area. This is perfectly normal as your body attempts to remove dead cells from this region; pimples should never be picked at as this could lead to infections; keeping this area clean by not using soaps that clog pores will help ensure these small infections remain at bay.
Also common is some crusting in the area caused by laser probe burns to superficial skin layers, leading to cracking and flaking of dry, cracked skin. Be mindful not to pick at this crusted skin as picking at it could expose fresh layers underneath and cause scabbing or scarring of newer cells that could expose fresh wounds, leading to scarring down the road.
If you experience any side effects following your Brazilian or bikini line laser hair removal sessions, contact your provider immediately. They should be able to give more details on any temporary issues as well as advice for how you can avoid them in future sessions and recommend suitable post-treatment products for your skin type.
Side Effects
People undergoing laser hair removal usually experience some redness and irritation immediately following their first session, though this should fade quickly. If you have sensitive skin, however, a patch test can be conducted prior to beginning treatments in order to assess how your body reacts and the level of pain involved.
Laser hair removal differs from shaving and waxing in that its results are permanent and do not require further maintenance, however it should be understood that this does not ensure an area will become hair free – the goal of laser hair removal is to remove unwanted hairs without them growing back; however regrowth may still occur, depending on individual circumstances.
One of the more frequently occurring side effects of bikini laser hair removal is bumps or ingrown hairs. This may occur if there are too few hairs for the laser to detect or during periods when hormone levels change (for instance during pregnancy), and also increases as skin irritation occurs from shaving or sun exposure.
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s essential not to rub or scratch at them as this could lead to scarring and infection. Instead, gentle exfoliators may help get rid of ingrown hairs while soothing your skin back into health. You could also try anti-inflammatory creams for any pain or discomfort experienced.
Laser hair removal can lead to acne in the treated area when pores become blocked with waste materials that cannot escape, leading to bacteria buildup in the pores and eventually leading to acne breakouts. You can prevent this by not applying makeup, deodorant or any skincare products in that area after treatments have taken place.
Laser hair removal could be your answer if you want to permanently get rid of unwanted bikini area hairs. Contact Body Details today and schedule a complimentary consultation and begin the journey to flawless, silky skin!
