Your doctor will press a hand-held laser instrument against your skin, creating the sensation of multiple stings while hair burns away and may emit an sulfur smell as the hair falls out.
Avoid waxing or plucking between laser sessions since the laser needs to see pigment in order to locate and destroy the hair follicles. Waxing may also result in ingrown hairs.
Waxing
Waxing is a popular method for eliminating unwanted hair on the body. It is both less costly and more efficient than shaving, providing smooth results for weeks at a time without needing to reapply wax. Furthermore, most types of hair types can use waxing without issue; however, selecting an appropriate waxing cream depends upon your skin type and location of where you wish to treat as using an incorrect product may lead to irritation or even burns.
Waxing creams designed for sensitive skin tend to be fragrance-free and do not include additional ingredients that could irritate it. Before waxing, be sure to exfoliate and cleanse the skin beforehand, which will remove dirt and dead cells that might break apart the wax. It is also advised to take a hot shower prior to waxing to open up pores so hair is more easily extracted while also helping avoid ingrown hairs forming.
Before commencing laser treatment on a particular area, it is recommended that you wait at least four to six weeks after plucking or waxing to do any hair removal methods like plucking or waxing as these processes will only temporarily remove hair follicles and roots from the surface of your skin – thus prolonging treatment sessions until their conclusion.
If you decide to wax, ideally the hair in your treatment area should be about 1/4-inch long for best results. Wax requires something for it to grip onto in order to pull out; too short of an amount may grow back in and become ingrown.
Laser hair removal can provide a permanent solution to unwanted hair. Results typically take multiple sessions before appearing, but once they do take hold they last much longer than shaving or waxing alone. An added advantage of laser hair removal is that it does not damage the skin and is suitable for all skin types including darker skin tones.
Laser hair removal treatments only have two major drawbacks – multiple sessions may be necessary and it won’t be completely pain-free – yet many find the results to be well worth their while.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a noninvasive procedure that uses energy to target unwanted hair and reduce its growth, and is a popular alternative to shaving and waxing for large areas of body hair removal. Laser energy heats hair follicles to damage them and prevent further hair growth. Plus, you can treat multiple unwanted hairs at once! This makes laser treatments especially advantageous if there’s a lot of unwanted fuzz to go around. Laser treatments typically take just minutes for smaller areas; larger ones could take as much as an hour. To prepare for laser treatment effectively, avoid waxing, plucking or shaving in the weeks leading up to your appointment as these activities remove hair follicles and roots which make laser treatment harder to locate. Furthermore, avoid excessive sun exposure before and after treatment as sun exposure makes the skin more sensitive.
Before beginning laser treatments, it’s essential that you consult with a dermatologist or another practitioner qualified to conduct the procedure and discuss your medical history. You should inform them if there has been a history of herpes, keloids or hypertrophic scarring as well as any medications or supplements taken that could alter how the laser works.
Laser hair removal typically requires multiple sessions to be successful for most people. This is due to hair growing and shedding cycles; thus the laser’s energy only damages hair follicles when they are in their growth phase, thus increasing effectiveness with repeated sessions and catching more hairs during these phases of growth. This process ultimately leads to improved results.
Most laser treatments fail to produce results after just one treatment; however, this process cannot be guaranteed and some hair may regrow with finer and lighter strands than before. For permanent hair reduction purposes, typically six to nine laser sessions spaced four weeks apart are needed for permanent hair reduction. To learn more about laser hair removal at LH Spa & Rejuvenation contact them.
Side Effects
Men and women both strive to manage unwanted body hair in various ways, with shaving, waxing and plucking being popular approaches. But there are more permanent solutions like laser hair removal, electrolysis or tweezing available too; each method may offer advantages but come with potential side effects.
Waxing, for instance, can leave behind ingrown hairs or red and inflamed skin that becomes infected after use; however, with help from an experienced waxing specialist these issues can be reduced significantly. At Xanadu we employ trained estheticians who offer only premium waxing products and techniques.
Laser hair removal offers many advantages over waxing in terms of side effects and speed of service delivery, with its main side effect typically being an uncomfortable feeling of warmth or redness in the treated area for some hours after treatment, caused by laser beam penetrating the skin and damaging hair follicles.
Laser hair removal works differently from waxing in that it targets both pigmented hairs and their growth cycle, so consistent treatment sessions will yield optimal results. Furthermore, other hair removal treatments such as waxing or tweezing should be avoided to maximize laser results by not interrupting natural growth cycles of hair follicles.
Laser hair removal requires multiple sessions in order to effectively eradicate unwanted hair in a specific area. Prior to your appointment, shave the area at least 24 hours beforehand in order for the laser beam to target each individual follicle effectively.
Once a laser treatment has taken effect, the damaged hair will gradually start to fall out, taking days or even weeks to take place. It is essential to not pick or peel at crusted crusting of hair as doing so could expose new skin that could result in irritation, scabbing or scarring if done prematurely. Instead, moisturize daily while applying ice to treat any redness or scabbing that occurs on your skin.
No matter which hair removal method you decide upon – waxing or laser – the key to successfully managing unwanted hair is consulting with a licensed esthetician about all available solutions that best fit your skin and hair needs while providing smooth skin.
Cost
Shaving, waxing and depilatory creams can be time-consuming, expensive and painful processes; but laser hair removal provides a permanent solution to unwanted body hair. Although initial costs for laser treatments tend to be higher than other alternatives like shaving or waxing, in the long run you will save significant sums in long term savings plus you won’t waste as much of your precious free time on grooming tasks you may not enjoy as much anymore.
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective method for getting rid of unwanted hair regardless of skin tone or texture. Furthermore, it requires less invasive measures than other approaches; however it’s important to know what to expect prior to scheduling an appointment; while the procedure itself is relatively pain-free for most patients it may still cause mild discomfort – although most find the discomfort tolerable.
Before your treatment begins, it is essential that you refrain from plucking or waxing the area being targeted because laser hair removal works by targeting its source at its roots.
Before and after laser treatments, tanning should be avoided to avoid pigmentation issues in your skin. Shaving two to three days prior to laser sessions will also help the laser pinpoint hairs effectively, without missing them altogether.
Those interested in getting laser hair removal should first meet with a certified practitioner to receive an accurate cost estimate and determine whether their health insurance will cover it or not; most private health insurers do not cover cosmetic surgery such as laser hair removal unless medically necessary for their condition is proven; HSA or FSA accounts could potentially help cover treatment, though first consult your insurance company as doing so could risk losing coverage or incurring penalties.
