Men often opt for laser hair removal on their beard area, neck, chest and shoulders – the procedure being quick and relatively pain-free.
Your doctor will press a handheld instrument against your skin and activate a laser, while possibly applying cooling devices or gel to soothe any discomfort caused.
1. You must have dark hair
Lasers designed to treat facial and body hair removal work best on thick, dark locks due to melanin’s ability to reflect or absorb light – this helps lasers identify it more effectively for treatment purposes than blonde, gray or red locks that lack melanin content. Therefore, blonde, gray and red locks may require separate laser treatment methods instead.
That doesn’t mean men with blonde or lighter hair can’t undergo laser hair removal treatments; however, more frequent appointments will likely be required and it might be less effective than for men with darker locks.
Color contrast between your hair and skin can greatly assist lasers in targeting and eliminating each hair follicle effectively. Achieving optimal contrast will enable doctors to administer safe and effective treatments more easily.
Thus, it’s generally easiest for men with dark hair on light-colored skin to achieve desirable results from laser hair removal treatments. Therefore, sun exposure must be limited prior to treatments; your doctor may also suggest applying topical aloe vera creams or soothing creams post-treatment in order to minimize redness or irritation after your procedure.
One of the main draws to laser hair removal for men is that it saves them both time and effort over time. Men spend hours each day shaving; with laser treatments this time may be drastically cut down.
Laser hair removal can also help men decrease the number of ingrown hairs they experience. Many individuals, particularly men, are susceptible to ingrown hairs on their legs and faces. These ingrown hairs can be extremely painful and caused by improper or ineffective shaving habits; some cases even lead to infections! With laser hair removal permanently decreasing or eliminating these risks.
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2. You must be in good health
Before undertaking laser hair removal, it is vital that you are in good health. Any skin infections or cold sores must be cleared up completely before beginning treatment, while sun exposure could reduce effectiveness of treatment. Furthermore, an experienced practitioner who has been trained and certified in this process could cause significant injury to your skin if performed improperly.
Men with dark hair typically make the ideal candidates for laser hair removal, since the light from the laser will be readily absorbed by this color of locks. Furthermore, pregnant women are not advised to undergo this process due to hormonal changes that can promote extra hair growth in the body.
Laser hair removal treatments are generally safe for most individuals; however, some side effects should be kept in mind. The area treated may become red and swollen afterward – this is normal and should subside quickly. It should also be noted that for some, the procedure can be painful; in such instances you might feel as if there are numerous stings or rubber bands snapping against your skin during treatment. Luckily with new advances and technologies making laser hair removal less painful.
Some men tend to have lower pain thresholds than others and may experience more discomfort during treatment sessions; however, these sessions typically last only short amounts of time and pain medication can be used if necessary.
Keep in mind that it is essential to refrain from waxing, plucking and shaving six weeks prior to any laser therapy treatment. This allows enough time for the laser light to grab hold of long enough hair strands for effective laser capture. When shaving be sure to use a fresh razor free from bacteria so as to not introduce infection into the area and cause infection post treatment.
3. You must be willing to commit
Men who suffer from painful ingrown hair or razor rash may benefit from laser treatment, however you must commit fully. Results may take several sessions; periodic maintenance visits will also need to be scheduled in order to keep hair follicles from growing back.
Laser hair removal is an efficient and fast way to quickly eliminate unwanted hair, saving both money and time in the form of reduced shaving supplies, waxing products and other grooming items that you no longer require daily shaves for. Plus it saves you from daily shaving!
Before beginning laser treatment, it is essential to make certain preparations. Avoid shaving and applying cream in the area that will be treated. Also avoid sun exposure for several weeks prior to your appointment and discuss all medications you are currently taking with your laser professional as certain types could interfere with treatment or increase risk for sunburn and blisters.
As part of your treatment, you will experience a mild sensation similar to a rubber band snap or pinprick. To remain relaxed during your session, try listening to music or conversing with your laser technician; alternatively a topical numbing agent like lidocaine can help soothe nerves.
Men should be aware of the possibility of experiencing an erection while undergoing laser hair removal treatment, which is quite normal and does not detract from its quality; indeed, this could even be seen as a positive indicator that their treatment was successful!
Laser hair removal is a popular choice among men looking to reduce the time they spend shaving, waxing and tweezing their bodies. Although more costly than alternative solutions, its long-term savings and benefits justify its purchase price.
4. You must be willing to spend money
Men who are tired of shaving or waxing to remove unwanted hair may want to consider laser treatment as an alternative solution. Lasers use light energy to target melanin in hair follicles, effectively disabling it so it cannot regrow again and save both time and effort in terms of ingrown hair prevention and time savings when it comes to shaving or waxing.
Hair removal can be somewhat painful, although not to the same degree as razor burn. One may experience something similar to rubber band snapping or sunburn-like sensation as their hair follicles are targeted and destroyed, along with an unpleasant sulfurous scent as their hair follicles disintegrate.
Before beginning, numbing gel may be applied to the area to be treated, followed by laser treatment with protective covering in place to shield against heat generated by laser. Individual results will depend upon several sessions spread over several months for permanent results to take place – tanning or using any sunless skin creams prior to treatments can darken your skin and negatively impact results.
While receiving laser hair removal treatment, it is best to refrain from any activity which might increase sweat production such as exercise. After treatment is complete, normal activities can resume as normal but one must continue avoiding sun exposure and using SPF 30 sunscreen when outdoors. Alternative approaches exist for eliminating unwanted hair such as electrolysis which targets individual hairs individually but this method can be more costly and take longer than laser treatment.
People usually seek to remove unwanted facial and body hair for aesthetic purposes. They may feel self-conscious about having too much facial or body hair and preferring a smoother appearance; or be tired of razor burn, ingrown hairs, and the hassle involved with shaving or waxing their bodies regularly.
