Laser hair removal involves having a trained professional target the hair follicles with laser energy pulses that disrupt and damage them, inhibiting future hair growth. While the process may seem uncomfortable at first, often with snapping or stinging sensations occurring throughout, results are permanent and the process becomes less painful with repeated sessions.
Skin may become red and sensitive immediately following treatment; this usually subsides within several days when using aloe vera or ice packs.
Sweating
Though sweat itself is odorless, when exposed to bacteria on the skin it can emit an offensive scent. Armpit hair clinging onto sweat traps bacteria which produce body odor. By removing armpit hair more rapidly without these bacteria present, more sweat will evaporate more rapidly thus decreasing body odor.
Laser hair removal isn’t the only effective solution to combating underarm odor, however. Another proven approach is the miraDry procedure, which destroys both sweat glands and hair follicles with heat to effectively reduce underarm odor. Available at laser and skin surgery centers worldwide, miraDry has become increasingly popular as an alternative to shaving or waxing that requires fewer office visits than laser treatment does.
Sweat glands can be found in armpits, groins, and other areas with hairy surfaces, producing two forms of sweat: eccrine which dries on the surface of the skin directly and apocrine which dries in pores then passes through hair follicles to surface of skin – particularly dense concentrations can be found near armpits where bacteria resides within their pores, producing sweat which becomes offensive smelling when in contact with them; removal of hair around these glands helps decrease sweating and body odor simultaneously.
As much as shaving may be an effective means of eliminating armpit odor, it can often take too much time and is sometimes ineffective. Laser hair removal offers a more permanent solution by disrupting hair follicles responsible for growth; thus reducing need for frequent shaving or other methods. When combined with good hygiene practices such as regularly washing hands with antibacterial soaps and using antibacterial soaps regularly, laser hair removal may make underarms smell better while decreasing deodorant use.
Bacterial Growth
Armpit hair does not directly cause body odor; however, it can trap sweat-related bacteria which produces an unpleasant scent in the armpit area. As hair falls from its place on its own accord, this bacteria could release into the air. While trimming can help, removal is more effective in terms of reducing body odor.
Note that reducing odor does not equate to no smell whatsoever, but rather means your body can break down sweat without the presence of bacteria – which could be achieved through increased circulation, reduced stress levels or by using deodorant along with proper washing routines.
Laser hair removal is an effective and permanent way of eliminating unwanted body hair. For optimal results, it is advised not to shave or wax armpits between laser treatments in order to create lasting changes to skin and follicles. Also avoid sun exposure or sauna usage before and after treatments as this can increase sensitivity in treated areas.
Laser treatments work by targeting hair follicles and weakening or damaging them to prevent further growth of unwanted hair follicles. Although this treatment is widely considered safe and effective for permanent removal of unwanted hair, not everyone may find it suitable; please consult a dermatologist first before considering this route as one solution to hair removal.
Once hair follicles have been destroyed, their ability to produce unwanted hair is permanently interrupted, greatly reducing shaving, waxing and other hair removal products in the future. Furthermore, this treatment can create smoother underarm skin. Contact Spring Street Dermatology in Manhattan now to explore permanent hair reduction solutions including laser hair removal, electrolysis and intense pulsed light (IPL). Call or visit us online now to arrange a consultation consultation session at our practice!
Hormonal Changes
At laser hair removal sessions, medical professionals use laser beams to target individual hair follicles beneath your skin. This causes damage that prevents future hair growth while simultaneously damaging sweat glands or bacteria responsible for body odor. If you sweat excessively in your armpits, however, body odor will still exist; in such instances you should explore alternative means such as shaving, waxing or electrolysis to rid yourself of unwanted body odor.
Before beginning any hair removal treatment method, always discuss any potential side effects with your physician first. Some individuals may experience skin reactions due to laser light energy being applied directly onto their skin; typically these reactions are mild and usually disappear on their own over time; you might experience redness, swelling or crusting on the surface of your skin. If a severe reaction arises please call your physician immediately.
Many women experience thicker and coarser hair growth during certain hormonal fluctuations. This condition, known as hirsutism, typically manifests itself on areas such as their face, armpits, chest and back. Hormonal imbalances associated with pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy or even simply age can trigger increased hair growth as well.
Laser hair removal does not directly address hormonal fluctuations; however, it may hinder your body’s ability to eliminate sweat-causing odor. Before considering laser hair removal as a potential treatment option, talk with your physician regarding possible hormonal influences on sweat production and production.
Researchers published in the Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences found that, following hair removal, the activity of odor-producing apocrine sweat glands were reduced in areas where hair removal occurred. Apocrine glands produce an odorless milky fluid which bacteria transform into body odor in armpit area. Researchers observed a correlation between frequency of Staphylococcus epidermidis, Microsporum aureus, and M. luteus bacteria strains following laser sessions and actual frequency.
Reduced Hair Growth
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution to unwanted body hair. During the procedure, lasers heat up and damage pigment in hair follicles to inhibit further hair growth follicles – an approach experts say works particularly well on darker skin types. It’s safe and effective treatment option; some have even tested its efficacy on darker complexions!
Laser treatments for hair removal can be performed in either an office setting or at home with a laser hair removal device. They’re generally quick and relatively painless; though some patients may experience some reddening of the skin or mild discomfort. But most find these side effects minor.
Before beginning their laser hair removal sessions, patients must shave any areas where excess hair may interfere with treatment. Furthermore, four weeks prior to their session it’s essential that they refrain from using sunless tanning creams and skin bleaching products that could lighten or darken skin tone and interfere with laser treatment effectiveness.
At the start of each laser treatment session, a technician may use an ice pack or topical anesthetic to ease any discomfort before applying the laser directly onto your skin, targeting any unwanted hair growth areas with fractional laser pulses that can simultaneously target multiple hairs at once. One treatment could take as long as an hour depending on its size.
Laser hair removal’s lasting results are impressive, with most patients seeing at least 90% reduction of unwanted body hair following treatment. Most individuals need 4-6 treatments at monthly intervals before going back for follow-up sessions every year after that initial process is completed.
Following treatment, technicians provide follow-up appointments in order to address any regrowth and ensure it’s working effectively. While patients may experience temporary regrowth of unwanted hair after several months, the new strands typically grow much thinner and less noticeable compared to their predecessors in the treated area; some even stop noticing them altogether, leaving only occasional patches as reminders.
