Armpits can often go neglected when it comes to beauty care, leading to darker than usual skin in this area of your body.
Laser hair removal can be an effective solution to lighten the underarm area. It works by damaging hair follicles, thus preventing them from producing new hairs and creating an environment in which new growth cannot take place.
How It Works
Laser hair removal uses concentrated beams of light to destroy hair follicles and stop future hair growth. While it is generally safe, laser treatment may cause skin irritation or hypo- or hyperpigmentation in those with darker complexions; to minimize these risks it is wise to consult a specialist and follow pre- and post-treatment care instructions as directed to ensure the most successful experience.
Step one in treating dark armpits with laser hair removal is scheduling a consultation with a specialist, who can assess your skin complexion and assess if laser treatments would benefit it. Next step? Shaving the area prior to scheduling an appointment. Shaving helps the laser target hair follicles more accurately for maximum effect – an integral step for successful treatments!
As the laser targets your hair follicles, you may experience short bursts of pain from its laser light beam. This should typically last several minutes but could vary depending on the size and scope of your treatment area. Some have described this sensation as similar to rubber bands snapping against their skin. Afterward, apply ice packs directly over the treated area in order to minimize pain and discomfort.
After laser treatment, it’s common for your skin to appear red and swollen for some time, though this should subside within hours. Some individuals also experience temporary hyperpigmentation which will usually subside over time; although in rare instances permanent changes to pigmentation could arise.
Laser hair removal can help lighten armpits effectively by targeting hair follicles in their anagen phase – when hair growth occurs – with each session targeting this phase. Six to ten treatments should suffice in reaching desired results.
After each treatment, the newly grown hair will be thinner and lighter in color, as well as less total hair growth overall resulting in smoother skin and an improvement to overall appearance. Over time, you should be able to remove most unwanted hair completely, leaving behind brighter and more natural underarms than before.
Cost
Laser treatment provides an alternative to shaving or waxing that doesn’t lead to razor burn or ingrown hairs – one which destroys hair follicles so new growth is less likely. Unfortunately, however, it isn’t cheap: for small areas such as armpits, laser hair removal typically costs $150-200; although this price might seem high initially, laser hair removal may actually save time by eliminating shaving routines altogether and applying depilatory creams every week or day.
Your professional will begin by cleaning and applying topical anesthetic to numb the area as necessary, before setting up a device emitting light beams that target hair follicles to destroy them – this typically takes only minutes depending on the size of your area. After this procedure is completed, cooling gel or spray may be applied directly afterward for added comfort – you should also try to avoid direct sun exposure to reduce temporary changes in pigmentation changes.
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective method to permanently reduce unwanted body hair growth, but selecting an experienced practitioner is crucial to its success. When searching for one, make sure they’re registered with an appropriate national body that requires them to meet certain standards in experience, skill and insurance coverage.
Multiple sessions may be required to eliminate all hair follicles and prevent future ones from growing back, so it’s wise to schedule sessions regularly – typically once every four to six weeks.
One of the main advantages of laser hair removal for dark armpits is its ability to lighten skin tone. Stubble and dark follicles often discolor underarms, so their removal has an instantaneous brightening effect that becomes evident after removal.
After receiving laser treatments, individuals with darker complexions may experience hyperpigmentation – when light from the laser beam absorbs melanin present in their skin and causes spots or areas to lighten or darken more than usual. While this usually resolves itself within a few weeks, it’s essential that individuals be aware of this risk and follow advice given by their provider.
Side Effects
Armpit skin tends to be more sensitive than other parts of the body, so laser hair removal sessions could cause some discomfort. Your professional will likely apply a numbing cream prior to starting, in order to ease pain; they will then press a hand-held laser instrument against it while cooling devices or gel are employed as necessary to protect and reduce potential side effects.
Laser light passes through your skin and targets melanin pigment, the source of underarm skin color. Laser energy then zaps the pigment while also disabling hair follicles to stop future hair growth – for lasting results that won’t fade over time. However, keep in mind this treatment won’t work overnight and multiple sessions may be required before seeing desired results.
Laser hair removal offers several distinct advantages when it comes to speed and predictability compared with shaving or waxing, such as its speedy removal of unwanted hair within minutes – it can remove a quarter-sized area in under a second and its accuracy means there’s no risk of missing any spots during its application.
Laser hair removal also offers another advantage for managing underarm sweat. Sweat in this area is known to produce an unpleasant odor due to bacteria build-up; therefore it’s essential that you wash your underarms frequently while using deodorants to combat body odor.
Laser hair removal can cause redness and swelling; these side effects typically resolve within hours or days; it’s important to follow any after-treatment care instructions provided by your practitioner for optimal results.
Notably, pregnant and breastfeeding women should refrain from laser hair removal due to hormonal fluctuations that could trigger excessive hair growth in the breasts and underarms, making it hard to eliminate on its own.
Results
Laser hair removal performed by an experienced practitioner is safe and effective for all skin types, though prior consultation with a practitioner is crucial in order to assess if you’re eligible. Many offer free consultations to assess skin types before offering treatments; once this decision has been made, discuss desired results as well as cost details with them; since laser hair removal falls outside medical insurance coverage but may offer payment plans or special promotions.
Laser hair removal works by dissolving melanin within hair follicles that give an area its dark hue, thus reducing the number of hairs that grow and leaving you with an overall smoother surface. Furthermore, this process removes dead skin cells which contribute to discoloration of underarms – it usually requires multiple laser sessions in order to achieve your desired result.
Underarm laser treatment works extremely well because its laser can target each hair follicle without harming surrounding tissue. Treatment itself is relatively painless: your professional may clean the area and apply mild anesthetic cream if necessary before giving you protective eyewear and placing you in front of a device which emits a beam of light towards areas you want to remove hair, heating up its follicles until they shut down and prevent future growth.
Shaving can remove only surface hairs; it cannot reach all roots. Laser hair removal provides more permanent relief by disabling follicles entirely and stopping future growth of any new strands.
Regular laser sessions can give you a smooth, hair-free underarm in no time at all, meaning less time worrying about body odor or tweezing ingrown hairs. Since no hair will re-grow after laser sessions have completed their work, your results should last longer than if you continued shaving or waxing; however, follow-up visits will need to take place as needed in order to ensure all unwanted stray hairs have been eliminated.
