Hair will begin shedding 5-30 days post treatment; this is completely normal and an indication that the laser has done its work effectively. During this time it is essential that no plucking or waxing be conducted as this could worsen results.
Redness and bumps may appear when your body expels dead hair from its hair follicles, pushing out any dead strands that have not fallen out naturally. You could also experience ingrown hairs.
It’s normal
After your laser treatment, it is not unusual to notice hairs coming loose immediately post-session. This is an indicator that the lasers did their job successfully in dissolving dead hairs. Picking, plucking, waxing or otherwise manipulating the area could damage skin cells and prevent subsequent treatments from being successful; alternatively you may choose trim/shave sessions instead; just make sure not to do them too soon after receiving laser therapy as this could cause burning sensations on your skin.
Your skin may become sensitive after treatment, so it is essential that you use cold compresses and moisturizers as soon as possible. Furthermore, sunlight exposure can lead to hyperpigmentation; therefore it is wise to stay indoors whenever possible or apply thick layers of sunscreen as protection from direct sunrays.
After receiving laser treatments, it’s common to experience mild itching; however, the discomfort should not be painful. Many describe the feeling as like tiny rubber bands flicking your skin. Shaving prior to receiving treatment is recommended in order to expose more hair follicles for laser targeting.
After your laser treatment, it is recommended that you wait several days before shaving again. Please follow the advice of your laser technician as shaving too soon can cause burning sensations on the skin, leading to severe irritation and potentially painful reactions. In order to achieve maximum benefit from treatment sessions and avoid adverse side reactions such as painful and itchy reactions it’s also wise to avoid plucking or waxing of areas which have undergone laser treatments as this could also irritate them further.
To expedite the shedding process, it may help to exfoliate your treated area before initiating laser hair removal treatments. Exfoliation will remove dead hairs while stimulating new ones to emerge; you should also remember that laser hair removal requires ongoing sessions for maximum results.
Reminder that laser can only target hair follicles in their anagen stage of the hair growth cycle; some telogen phase follicles may awaken during or shortly after treatments and start growing new hair in response to your treatments, so regular touch up visits should be scheduled with your clinic are important to ensure optimal results.
It’s not normal
Many people assume that hair will come off immediately following laser treatment, but that’s simply not the case. Instead, it will likely take several days or even weeks before all unwanted hair disappears due to hair’s growth cycle – as one laser session only affects those hair follicles that are currently in anagen phase of growth – typically only 15% are at any one time so it could take time before all unwanted hair falls out following laser therapy treatment.
If you want to speed up the shedding process, using a loofah or washcloth with an exfoliating cleanser on the treated area every few days can help remove dead hair while leaving skin looking clean and smooth. Just be careful not to scratch or scuff as that could hurt!
Before receiving laser treatment, it’s crucial that no waxing, shaving, or plucking be performed within three days prior to starting treatment. Such methods pull hair out at its roots while leaving its shaft intact, making it harder for laser light to target melanin in hair follicles. Furthermore, darkening skin creams should also be avoided because they could interfere with laser treatments.
Just after receiving laser therapy, it may cause some reddening and itchiness on your skin due to hair follicles being disabled and forced into resting phase. New hair growth may still appear in those that were disabled; for this reason it’s recommended that multiple sessions occur over several months.
After your first few treatments, you should notice that hair regrows less rapidly. Most men and women will require between six to eight laser treatments at four- to eight-week intervals to reach a 90% reduction in hair growth; those with darker hair or lighter skin may require touch-up treatments once or twice annually for maintenance of results.
It’s not permanent
Laser treatment differs from other hair removal methods in that it targets melanin in hair follicle stem cells to permanently reduce or completely eradicate unwanted hair growth. Unfortunately, it cannot provide long-term solutions and regular sessions are required in order to achieve positive results.
Laser treatments usually cause hair bulbs to shed over a seven to 30-day period, leaving behind redness or bumps as your body works to expel dead follicles from your body. While new hair may appear at this time, this should not be treated as further growth – use tweezers or wax instead!
To speed the shedding process, patients should avoid picking at their hairs or any methods which pull out its roots, which will not only delay results but could cause skin irritation and scarring. Instead, use a loofah or washcloth regularly to gently scrub over the area to stimulate and hasten hair shedding.
Exfoliating cream can also help expel dead hairs over several weeks and lighten your hair color while also improving skin tone – this method may prove especially useful for those with darker hair or skin tones who do not achieve desirable results with laser treatments alone.
Although some hair will regrow after laser therapy, it should be much sparser and finer than what was present before treatment began. Furthermore, the length of time for hair regrow will depend on an individual’s specific circumstances.
Individuals considering laser hair removal should refrain from tanning beds and self-tanners in order to prevent the skin from darkening too much before their session, wearing broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen daily is also beneficial and it is imperative that any products that darken skin pigmentation or cause hyperpigmentation be avoided as these will reduce effectiveness of treatment sessions.
It’s not painful
Hair removal treatments don’t have to be painful, though your experience may differ depending on your personal tolerance and location on the body and skin tone; some experience little pinches that feel like rubber bands snapping against their skin during laser treatment; for others it may feel similar to shaving or waxing sessions. In particular sensitive areas like legs and face can hurt more; it is therefore vital that clinics use cutting-edge laser technology that makes treatments less unpleasant.
After your treatment session, hair bulbs will typically begin to shed over 7-30 days following. This process may cause redness and bumps similar to ingrown hairs as your body attempts to push out dead hair from its follicle. Pulling or plucking will likely end up damaging skin further and leading to ingrown hairs; instead it is best that they fall off naturally.
Laser treatments for permanent hair reduction typically require multiple sessions to see results, though no device has ever been proven or FDA approved as completely eliminating all hair. Lasers have, however, shown promising results by slowing hair growth so that hair becomes finer over time and less densely packed in its growth patterns.
Most clients require between 5-8 laser hair removal treatment sessions for optimal results. Although laser treatments often cause hairs that were once damaged to fall out completely, some individuals still may notice some slight hair growth a year or two post series completion. In such an event, touch up treatments can be scheduled if required to maintain optimal results.
After receiving laser hair removal treatments, it’s crucial that you avoid direct sunlight as your skin will become extra-sensitive post-treatment and UV rays can lead to burns, scarring and hyperpigmentation. To safeguard against this happening, be sure to wear sunscreen or cover up by covering up or wearing SPF clothing – and protect yourself with appropriate SPF wearers such as sunblock.
