Effective laser treatments typically require six or more sessions at least four weeks apart, requiring you to refrain from waxing or hair removal cream until your next scheduled laser therapy session.
Between laser sessions, it is also essential not to shave or pluck hair; in order for light beams used by laser to work effectively they require pigmented follicles containing pigment.
Waxing
Waxing is an efficient hair removal method suitable for all skin types and tones, offering safe and quick results with long-term effects. However, the procedure can be painful; taking two Advils 30 minutes prior can reduce this discomfort. Furthermore, waxing leaves skin feeling smooth and soft!
Waxing offers several advantages over shaving in that it removes hair directly from the roots, so allowing an eighth of an inch growth prior to waxing is recommended. Also important are avoiding sunlight exposure and harsh soaps immediately following waxing, and using a loofa to help pick out any extra hairs that didn’t come out during treatment.
Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to waxing as it works by targeting hair follicles in their active growth stage and disabling them so they no longer produce new follicles as quickly. Although multiple laser treatments will likely be required before seeing results from this therapy, you could realize its full benefits sooner.
Laser hair removal can often be perceived as expensive. While single laser sessions may cost more than waxing sessions, in the long run they prove far more cost-effective – reducing razor blade expenses and waxing fees to saving hundreds or even thousands over time!
If you are considering laser hair removal, it is essential that you discuss your goals and expectations with your physician in order to find out which technique would be the most suitable solution. They will then recommend one.
Prior to having laser treatment, it is recommended to wait at least six weeks after your last waxing session to enable your skin to recover from its side effects, such as scabbing and redness caused by waxing. Furthermore, shaving or using hair-removal creams on the area prior to treatment is also advised.
If you decide to get a wax before receiving laser treatments, it is recommended that the process take place in a professional salon in order to ensure proper application and targeting of hair follicles.
Shaving
Shaving is one of the most commonly practiced methods of hair removal, but can it still be done after laser? Laser hair removal works by targeting hair follicles to disrupt their ability to produce new hair growth. Therefore, laser treatment is generally more effective than waxing or shaving in terms of delivering long-term results; however, multiple sessions may be required to achieve lasting success; some people may even require maintenance shaving sessions in between sessions in order to maintain results.
Before shaving a treated area, however, it’s best to wait until after your laser treatment session has completed. Doing so could irritate or disrupt its healing process as the skin requires time to recover from exposure to laser heat. Also avoid applying lotions directly after treatment as this could clog pores and lead to infections.
After your laser treatment, it is not unusual to notice that hair in the treated area begins to fall out. This is an indicator that the treatment has worked successfully – those hairs which fall out were damaged by laser. You may wish to exfoliate this area to remove all damaged follicles more effectively so your first shave after laser will be more successful.
When shaving, it is crucial that you use a sharp blade and high-quality razor. Furthermore, it is best to forego using moisturizer or any products which could irritate the skin; additionally, any exercise which makes you sweat can lead to infections and clog pores.
If you have questions about whether or not it’s safe to shave after laser, reach out and we will be more than happy to provide answers. Generally, it is recommended to wait at least 24 hours after undergoing your laser treatment before shaving; if the length of your stubble requires extra attention we offer touch-up shave sessions as needed. Furthermore, we can recommend the appropriate razor and show how best to use it after treatment.
Tweezing
Do not wax or use depilatory creams on areas of skin where you received laser hair removal treatment, as this could prevent light beams from your laser session from reaching hair follicles beneath the surface and make treatment less effective.
Shaving and waxing can be both time-consuming and costly processes, not to mention leaving your skin feeling irritated. Even when performed by professionals, getting all the hairs out from eyebrows, legs or bikini area takes considerable effort and time. Laser hair removal offers more efficient hair removal solutions while saving both time and money in the long run.
After receiving laser therapy, your skin may feel somewhat raw for several days following treatment; this should subside after some gentle buffing with loofah or cotton washcloth to gently remove any hairs that haven’t fallen out yet – though any forceful pulling or tugging out could damage the skin further. Furthermore, after such treatments it’s wise to limit sun exposure for at least a few days as your skin will likely still be particularly delicate.
Laser hair removal can be an excellent solution for permanently reducing hair growth in several sessions, although even after completion of several treatments some hair may return in the treated areas due to factors like hormone levels or certain prescription drugs that influence its production.
If you do detect new hair growing back in, it’s advisable to return for another touch-up treatment session with laser hair removal. Our staff will assess whether it may be hormonal and will suggest appropriate measures – our offices in New York and Elmhurst offer convenient locations! To start experiencing permanent hair reduction today contact us! We provide convenient locations in these two New York neighborhoods.
IPL
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a photo facial treatment that uses multiple wavelengths of light to address multiple skin conditions at once, such as age spots, broken capillaries and redness. IPL helps break down dark pigments responsible for these marks’ hue while stimulating collagen growth for more even skin tone and an attractive glow.
Light therapy offers a much less painful and longer-term alternative to electrolysis with no downtime required for results. Available at salons like Youth Maintenance with qualified technicians, this non-invasive process uses light to absorb melanin pigment in hair and blood vessels before heating targeted follicles; when these target follicles are destroyed, hair growth ceases.
Before and following an IPL appointment, it is advisable to avoid sun beds, saunas and direct sunlight (including tanning outdoors), sun beds, saunas and tanning beds as well as any waxing services, chemical peels, glycolic acid products or retinol creams in the treated area.
After your IPL photo facial procedure, it is recommended that you wear sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen and avoid hot baths, steam showers and hot tubs for at least 72 hours afterward. Swelling may occur, however this should fade after only a few hours.
IPL technology can also treat acne and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Before considering IPL as a treatment option for yourself, be sure to speak to a licensed aesthetician to make sure it will suit you best.
As with other laser treatments, consistency in IPL treatments is key to seeing maximum benefit from them. Consulting a professional will allow them to develop a tailored treatment plan and offer tips on maintaining results. Missing sessions could cause your skin to revert back to its previous state if not scheduled regularly – for optimal results it is wiser to commit to an IPL schedule in order to see its full benefit.
