Laser hair removal is a safe, efficient solution to unwanted underarm hair growth. Patients often describe the treatment as feeling like rubber band snapping against their skin.
Provide yourself with optimal results by shaving on the day prior to your laser appointment and refraining from waxing, plucking or using sunless tanning creams. Your laser technician will provide an aftercare plan.
Shaving
Are You an Avid Shaver or Waxer? Have You Seen Dark Patches Under Your Armpits That Remain After Shaving or Waxing? Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) occurs when skin pigment cells (melanocytes) grow faster than surrounding cells and cause dark patches in your armpits that linger even after close shaves – an effect exacerbated by hormonal issues like overactive Thyroid or PCOS and by shaving?
Good news is, you can reduce your risk of acanthosis nigricans by treating its cause – like laser hair removal treatments to stop hair follicles from growing back, lightening skin tone and smoothing them out. Results typically appear between two to six sessions of laser treatment for different areas.
Exfoliating regularly will help combat dead skin cells that contribute to dark underarms by gently exfoliating your skin. Exfoliation will also help relieve itching caused by body-hugging clothing rubbing against sensitive underarm skin, so try adding Arpoador Gel Exfoliant as part of your skincare routine for maximum effect.
Opting for an odor-blocking deodorant without antiperspirants may also help protect against dark underarms, since some believe antiperspirant ingredients such as fragrances and aluminum compounds cause discoloration of skin underarms. If unsure, consult a dermatologist.
Some natural remedies to lighten dark underarm spots include using lemon juice to rinse the underarms, egg yolk oil or milk thistle extract – though only use these treatments if they have been recommended by your dermatologist.
If your dark underarms continue to plague you and nothing seems to help treat their cause, consider consulting a board-certified dermatologist about medical-grade treatments like microdermabrasion. A board-certified dermatologist uses an applicator with an abrasive surface to sand away thicker skin layers and reveal fresher skin beneath.
Spring Street Dermatology in SOHO, Tribeca or Uptown offers expert laser hair removal treatments and can recommend the appropriate course of treatment to give you hairless skin that you desire. Get in touch with us online or by phone to book your consultation appointment!
Deodorants
Dark underarms can prevent individuals from wearing sleeveless tops or bathing suits in public. Their source may include shaving too frequently or using an antiperspirant that’s too harsh on this sensitive area, and also some people being genetically predisposed to hyperpigmentation in this region.
There are steps you can take to lighten dark underarms and increase confidence when wearing bikinis or tankinis. A dermatologist can offer skin lightening treatments ranging from lotions to prescription creams that contain hydroquinone. In addition, they may help identify whether your armpits have naturally darkened over time or whether there may be an underlying medical cause behind their darker hue.
Being self-conscious aside, having lighter underarms may have other advantages. First of all, they’re less prone to irritation – something which could prevent pores from breathing properly and lead to chafing if your arms don’t have enough elasticity. Also, lighter armpits help you avoid unpleasant odors or sweaty patches caused by an excess of hair follicles or an irritation factor such as cosmetic products.
Shaving, waxing and overuse of deodorants can all irritate delicate underarm skin, leading to hyperpigmentation as well as other problems like clogged pores or razor burn. Over time it could even contribute to dead skin cell build-up that darkens over time.
If you want to reduce odors and dark marks under the arms, switching to a natural deodorant that’s gentle on skin and free of toxins might help. Find products such as this one from Pure Sense that is fragrance-free, sulfate-free and aluminescent; plus it contains brightening ingredients like niacinamide and alpha arbutin as well as fermented probiotics to combat body odor.
Be mindful that over-the-counter skin lightening products such as bleach or hydroquinone could worsen underarm discoloration, so consult a dermatologist and opt for gentler skincare solutions like non-toxic deodorant and moisturizer that doesn’t contain irritating ingredients.
Skin Care
Laser hair removal is a permanent method to reduce unwanted hair. Additionally, it can lighten any darkening caused by hair stubble, eliminate ingrown hairs caused by repeatedly shaving or waxing, and eliminate ingrown hairs caused by repeated shaving or waxing. Laser hair removal is an ideal choice for anyone who’s tired of constantly having to shave, wax or pluck their underarms – so take the plunge today and experience lasting hair reduction!
Laser treatments use pulses of heat from a laser to destroy hair follicles beneath the surface, thus stopping future hair growth. People with darker skin may benefit more than those with lighter skin because the laser’s light beams target melanin in hair follicles to damage them; consequently, these damaged follicles cannot produce new growth and eventually start lightening over multiple treatments.
At Elume Medspa, our skilled skin, face and body experts can assist in helping you decide the appropriate number of laser treatment sessions needed to reach your desired results. Depending on your skin tone and hair color, as little as six to 10 treatments over several weeks may be needed to reach optimal results. In order to prepare for the appointment, it is advised that no shaving or waxing be performed for six weeks before making an appointment as well as exfoliation so any build-up of dead cells can be removed efficiently from underarms prior to leaving home!
Your professional will apply numbing cream to the treatment site, making the experience more comfortable. However, during a session you may experience moderate discomfort; many have described it as feeling like rubber bands snapping against their skin. Once finished, they may apply soothing aloe vera balm over the treatment site to alleviate pain.
Contact our spa now for a consultation to explore how laser hair removal can lighten your underarms! Our staff have years of experience with skin rejuvenation treatments like skin tightening and dermal fillers; as well as offering other beauty enhancement options. Let us help you look your best – schedule your appointment now.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal offers an effective, pain-free solution to unwanted underarm hair that reduces the need for depilation, shaving or waxing – the results can last years! Additionally, clients visiting The Laser Beautique in order to lighten or even tone their dark underarms have reported experiencing an additional side benefit in terms of lightening or even toning their skin as a result of laser treatments!
Though some people can achieve underarm hair removal with just one treatment session, others require multiple sessions over time – this is due to only 20% of hair follicles being active at any one time and laser treatments targeting only these specific follicles.
Before undergoing laser hair removal, it’s best to refrain from waxing or plucking as this can interfere with melanin in hair follicles and alter their colors, potentially altering skin pigmentation. Shaving may be more suitable as this allows the laser to target roots directly. In addition, avoid the sun whenever possible and wear sunscreen to protect your skin.
Expect some redness or swelling following laser hair removal treatments; these side effects should resolve within hours. Over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol may help if discomfort occurs; otherwise, your professional may recommend cooling compresses or aloe vera gel for skin soothing after your session.
Laser treatments will leave a brief snapping sound like that of a rubber band against your skin as each hair follicle is destroyed by laser light beam. The light beam targets pigment in each follicle to destroy it without having any adverse affect on surrounding skin cells or cells. You may wish to choose a numbing cream as additional protection during treatment to minimize discomfort levels further.
Laser hair removal offers another benefit – permanent underarm hair removal! By targeting hair at its source and preventing ingrown hairs from developing, laser removal removes them for good – meaning there’s virtually no chance they’ll return after treatment has taken place!
