Waxing is an excellent way to remove hair, yet requires regular appointments and may result in ingrown hairs and folliculitis. Plucking, bleaching and waxing impede laser hair removal since the laser must see into each individual follicle in order to see them clearly.
Laser treatments have proven their efficacy on all hair types and skin tones, taking only four or six sessions to completely reduce hair growth for good! Furthermore, these results will last permanently!
What to Expect
Waxing is often considered one of the more cost-effective, convenient, and quick methods of hair removal. Waxing offers fast results at an economical cost and can effectively be used on any type of unwanted hair – however if you have waxed the area prior to receiving laser therapy treatments it could result in your hair growing back faster than expected.
Before getting laser treatment, it is advisable to refrain from waxing or plucking the area being treated. Also be sure to inform your laser technician of any previous waxing treatments as this could influence the outcomes. In order for lasers to successfully target hair follicles they need to be in full growth cycle which necessitates waiting a certain period before having laser treatment done.
Your specialist will apply a hand-held laser instrument to the skin and insert a cooling device or gel at its tip to reduce side effects and the risk of side effects. Once activated, the laser beam will pass through your skin to target hair follicles with intense heat from its beam and target them directly, inhibiting hair growth by damaging follicles – this may feel similar to having warm pinpricks placed into your scalp during treatment. You may experience slight discomfort similar to when getting pinched.
After receiving laser therapy, it is normal to experience some redness and swelling in the treated area. To minimize this side-effect, moisturize with light creams while also refraining from picking at or rubbing against it. Aloe vera-based products may be helpful in soothing skin inflammation while speeding healing; remember also to drink plenty of water so your body has energy available to it for faster recovery.
Laser treatment for hair reduction is a long-term solution, so results may take longer to show than waxing; however, laser is far more permanent and effective compared to waxing; thus making the investment worthwhile over time. With ideal Image’s Lifetime Guarantee Membership you should only need four to six sessions before being totally hair-free.
Preparation
Waxing is a fast and straightforward method for eliminating unwanted hair on the body. When done properly, waxing can remove every strand in seconds for lasting smooth skin – but its results won’t last. Hair will eventually grow back unless continued maintenance waxing occurs regularly – in other words, stubble, dark spots and shadows from unwanted growth will return frequently.
Laser hair removal offers an effective long-term solution to unwanted hair. By destroying the hair follicle, lasers permanently stop producing new strands – an especially good choice for people prone to ingrown hairs, as it eliminates their source and prevents further ingrowns from reappearing.
To achieve optimal results from laser treatments, it’s essential that the hair be in its natural state. If it has been pulled, tweezed, or waxed, its pigment will have been taken away and it won’t allow the laser to target its follicle effectively – therefore at least four weeks should elapse between waxing or tweezing and scheduling an appointment for laser therapy.
As soon as your laser treatment has completed, it is also recommended to avoid excessive heat in the treatment area for several days to a week after. This means avoiding hot baths, saunas or working out at all if it involves working out on that area being treated. Cool water has proven far more effective at soothing skin irritation.
Avoid direct sunlight as this can cause skin discoloration and interfere with laser treatments, including self-tanners and tanning beds.
During the Treatment
Waxing involves applying hot wax to the skin and covering it with fabric before ripping it off, which pulls hair with it. This may leave redness behind that should wear off within several hours; it may be painful and uncomfortable too; new hair growth usually appears within weeks and must be waxed again as soon as it sprouts up again.
Laser treatment may be the better choice. Instead of simply stripping away top layer hairs, laser therapy targets their roots to permanently stop growth. Although more comfortable than waxing, laser therapy still takes some time and requires some work; your technician may numb the area beforehand to ease the process.
Laser treatments may cause discomfort; many compare the sensation to flicking rubber bands. But remember: over time, your results will become longer-term.
Laser hair removal works best on dark-haired individuals with fair skin. Unfortunately, however, not everyone finds this approach effective – as the laser destroys each individual follicle, multiple sessions may be required in order to achieve maximum results.
Laser hair removal offers several distinct advantages over waxing, the primary one being safety. Waxing can cause irreparable damage to delicate pores while salons often become breeding grounds for bacteria.
Waxing may cause more harm than it’s worth, and is less cost-effective than laser treatment. Repeated waxes for years could cost more money than laser procedures would.
Though waxing between laser sessions is permissible, waxing the area being treated prior to another laser session should always be avoided as this will prevent the laser from targeting and inhibiting hair follicle growth, leading to patchy or incomplete results and necessitating delay.
Post-Treatment
Laser hair removal is an effective and long-term way of getting rid of body hair, typically taking six to nine sessions for most people. Unlike waxing which only removes surface hairs, laser treatment actually destroys hair follicles; therefore it’s crucial not to wax before beginning laser treatments as doing so would limit their ability to target specific follicles, potentially producing less-than-desirable results.
If you plan to wax the day or day before or on the day of your laser appointment, be sure to inform your specialist. They may request that you reschedule for their own safety. Also avoid sunless tanning or bleaching the area around where your treatment will take place for at least several weeks prior. This will preserve pigment while enabling your technician to more precisely target each hair follicle during treatment.
After receiving laser therapy, it is common to experience mild redness and swelling that should subside within several weeks. To expedite recovery, we suggest drinking plenty of water and using soothing ointment on the treated area to minimize inflammation. Furthermore, it’s wise to refrain from picking at it or rubbing at it, which could worsen irritation further and potentially result in skin damage.
Waxing can be an easier and faster alternative to laser hair removal for eliminating unwanted hair than laser treatments; however, it should be remembered that waxing only removes surface-level hair growth; new growth will likely begin within days. Furthermore, waxing may lead to ingrown hairs or damage the delicate skin beneath; additionally, monthly visits may be required for optimal results and could even be painful in certain instances.
