Laser hair removal can help to decrease unwanted body hair growth. It eliminates the need for depilatory creams, waxing or shaving that may irritate the skin.
However, it is essential to recognize that laser treatment results may differ for each person. It may be more common in young patients or those suffering from hormonal imbalances like PCOS for some hair follicles to regrow after treatment.
What causes hair to grow back?
Laser treatments emit heat that damages or destroys hair follicles, stopping them from producing more hair in the future. They also cause thinner, lighter hairs with reduced density to grow back from these damaged follicles resulting in significantly smoother appearances as shaving, waxing and electrolysis become easier processes.
Some follicles remain undamaged by treatment and will continue to produce hair in the future. Hair produced from these follicles typically appears lighter in color than its original source and is less noticeable; consequently, repeat treatments may be necessary in order to destroy all follicles producing hair in an area.
Laser hair removal patients can be thrilled to finally put shaving, waxing and other forms of hair removal behind them; however, when they notice regrowth after only a few treatment sessions it can be disheartening; hair can even appear to grow faster after treatment than it did beforehand!
Hormonal factors and skin complexion may all play a part. Women often notice hair growth while pregnant or post menopausal due to hormonal fluctuations; facial, armpit, leg, and bikini line hair growth can also be affected. Due to this fact, laser hair removal may not be an ideal solution for those planning or recently completed pregnancies.
As part of your laser treatment, it’s best to abide by the advice of your specialist to minimize hair regrowth afterward. This could involve refraining from plucking and waxing within the treatment area prior to and post-appointment as well as applying high SPF sunscreen each day after. Furthermore, it may be prudent to wait at least a few days before shaving to prevent too close razor contact with skin surface.
If laser hair removal treatments haven’t given you the results that you were hoping for, electrolysis could provide another viable solution. Electrolysis can remove any stubborn hairs that might be growing back, while treating ingrown hairs or any conditions which contribute to unwanted body hair growth.
How long does it take for hair to grow back?
Although most clients experience success from laser hair removal, unwanted hair may return. Even if they were good candidates and followed all necessary protocols, unwanted hair could still develop again due to heat from the laser destroying hair follicles that produce hair; once destroyed by its heat they can no longer produce hair as their resting or shedding phases end and they become active again and begin producing it.
To prevent this from occurring, the doctor must treat the area prior to hair follicles becoming active again. Therefore, many patients must visit at four-six week intervals for multiple treatments; not only can these help stop future activation, but can also reduce existing hair.
Pregnancy should not impact laser hair removal results, provided the patient is not pregnant during treatments. Menopause and other hormonal fluctuations should also not hinder its effectiveness.
If you have any concerns or queries regarding your laser hair removal treatment results, be sure to communicate them to your practitioner as they should be able to answer or refer you. In addition, using sunblock with an SPF rating of 30 or greater on areas treated by laser will protect against new hair growth that could arise over time.
Laser hair removal works by sending the laser beam directly through the pigments in your hair, which act as conductors to transmit its heat directly into the root of each individual follicle and kill it from there. However, this method only works on dark hair because lighter ones cannot absorb its heat effectively and this treatment does not work on red, gray or blonde locks due to lack of melanin production.
Will hair grow back in the same area?
Regrowth may occur, though usually it will be thinner and lighter due to laser treatment of pigment/melanin; people with darker skin often see increased finer regrowth after receiving multiple laser treatments.
Hair growth can also be affected by hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy. Many women choose to wait until after giving birth before seeking laser treatments as hormones may make hair removal harder to manage. Furthermore, it’s also wise to avoid waxing, shaving or plucking near these areas as this could disturb hair follicles that would hinder successful hair removal efforts.
Regrowth after laser hair removal treatment can be very dispiriting for those who have undergone multiple sessions and had hoped for permanent results. When this occurs, it is crucial to consult your dermatologist as there may be another solution available that can reduce or prevent future regrowth of hair.
Electrolysis can also be a viable option, providing more targeted hair follicle removal. Electrolysis also serves to address any stray hairs that have escaped laser removal.
Laser hair removal is one of the most permanent solutions for eliminating unwanted hair. It doesn’t involve depilatory creams, shaving, or waxing and can even provide relief from issues associated with hair growth such as folliculitis and discoloration.
Schedule follow-up sessions regularly in order to ensure all hairs have been treated before reaching the new-growth phase, with treatment typically required every four to six weeks, depending on the area being treated and its Fitzpatrick scale score.
At these appointments, your dermatologist can evaluate the progress of your treatment and suggest the optimal strategies to reach desired results.
Will hair grow back in other areas?
Laser treatments are one of the best options available to slowing the growth of unwanted body hair, providing relief from shaving, waxing and plucking and leaving skin looking more smooth while eliminating potential risks such as folliculitis or discoloration associated with these methods.
Laser treatments work by targeting melanin pigment in dark hair and hair follicles to transfer energy directly down into each follicle, and destroy it, thus stopping new hair from growing back in. However, some small amounts of hair may still grow back from certain follicles so treatment of entire area with multiple sessions should be undertaken in order to achieve desired results.
Follow the recommended timeframes between sessions for optimal results. Hairs have cycles, and to treat them effectively it is best to target them during their anagen phase when new hairs are being produced. If too much time passes between treatments, hair may transition into catagen or telogen phase and lose effectiveness with laser therapy treatment.
Hormonal shifts may also have an impact on results. If you are pregnant, taking hormonal birth control pills or experiencing menopause, rapid or thicker hair growth could occur due to changes in hormones within the body which directly impact hair follicle growth.
If you are considering laser hair removal, consult with a physician or dermatologist first to assess its suitability for you and discuss other permanent hair reduction methods that might work better – like electrolysis. They will assess if laser hair removal would suit you before providing advice as to its suitability for you. Protection after laser treatment is also vital, so always wear high SPF sunscreen when outdoors. This will help prevent the production of sunburn-causing melanin while shielding it from harmful UV rays from the sun’s harmful rays. In order to maximize results from laser treatments, be sure to apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen at least two weeks prior to beginning – giving your body time to adapt before receiving laser treatments.
