Laser treatment uses pulses of light to break apart keratin plugs that block your hair follicle, alleviating redness and bumpy texture while simultaneously improving hair growth.
Prior to your procedure, it is best to avoid tanning or sun exposure and shave the areas to be treated. Your dermatologist may suggest forgoing waxing and plucking altogether for optimal results; during treatment itself you may feel something similar to rubber band snapping against your skin.
Benefits
People suffering from keratosis pilaris, more commonly known as chicken skin or bumpy armpits, often find that laser hair removal helps their condition by decreasing the appearance of bumps. While laser treatment does help improve symptoms somewhat, it cannot cure keratosis pilaris entirely – rather, it should be used to improve how the bumps look rather than entirely eliminate them.
Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin found in hair follicles. When heated up by laser light, this melanin turns into heat that damages and stops producing new hair follicles from producing more. Because only dark hair produces melanin, only dark-coloured locks can be treated using this method; blonde or red locks do not produce melanin thus eliminating treatment options from this therapy. Most effective laser treatments involve targeting the root of each individual strand for maximum effect.
Laser treatments often take several weeks for their desired effects to take hold and the bumps to clear up, so regular application of moisturizer is highly advised in order to prevent recurrence of bumps. Furthermore, it is wise to stay out of direct sunlight after receiving laser treatments on skin issues.
Before beginning laser treatments, it is necessary to shave or trim the area that will be treated and to stop tweezing and waxing for two weeks prior, as these activities could potentially interfere with hair follicles. Furthermore, sun exposure before and after laser treatment could increase skin sensitivity.
As part of your treatment, protective eyewear will be required during laser treatments. Once activated, healthcare providers will press a handheld device against your skin and press an activating laser onto it; depending on its system used, it may feel similar to stings or rubber band snaps against your skin; treatments typically last from minutes up to an hour and may cause the smell of smoke as hair follicles are destroyed by the laser light.
Once treatment has been completed, it can take anywhere from days to weeks for all hairs to shed from the skin. Though some hair may grow back as part of a natural cycle after laser treatments have taken place, they typically return lighter and thinner than before.
Side Effects
Laser hair removal often results in temporary redness, swelling and tenderness to the skin – these symptoms usually clear up within hours or so of treatment.
Laser hair removal treatments may result in increased pore sizes as a side effect due to damaging cells surrounding hair follicles, potentially leading to larger pores than before and possibly leading to the formation of scabs that must be removed with cleansing and moisturizing products after several days.
Laser hair removal can help alleviate the appearance of keratosis pilaris (KP). However, it should be remembered that this won’t completely clear it; because KP is caused by ingrown hairs coiled up within its structure, continued treatments may be required in order to keep the area smooth.
Professional advice should always be sought when seeking laser hair removal treatments, to ensure optimal results with minimum side effects. A dermatology office will be an ideal location to find experienced providers to recommend the appropriate solution based on your unique requirements and help determine if this option is the best choice for you.
Laser treatment for Keratosis Pilaris can be safe and effective; however, before making this decision, it’s essential to discuss it with a medical provider first. Certain medications or hormonal imbalances could negatively impact its efficacy.
Laser hair removal for Keratosis Pilaris offers numerous advantages. Not only will it save time spent shaving, waxing and plucking hairs; but it can also reduce irritation associated with these processes while making your skin appear even and healthy. Furthermore, this treatment reduces ingrown hairs as well as other common skin conditions; although multiple sessions may be necessary to reach desired results permanently.
Cost
Keratosis pilaris can be an embarrassing condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with harmless but unsightly bumps often being unattractive and embarrassing. While treatment options available include topical treatments, exfoliating products, laser hair removal and laser hair reduction; new technologies are currently under development to address their source more directly – which should further decrease appearance and prevalence of Keratin Plug Bump Bumps.
Laser treatments work to eliminate bumps by emitting pulses of light that penetrate hair follicles and cause them to close off, stopping their hair production altogether. They also heat your skin, stimulating collagen production and smoothing its texture – treatments which are generally safe for most people; whether performed at home or by visiting a physician’s office. However, due to being cosmetic surgery procedures most insurance policies don’t cover them; if this procedure applies to you it might be possible to find private coverage which will cover some or all costs – private policies might offer options as an option if possible.
Other treatment options for Keratosis Pilaris may include using moisturizing cream to soften any clogged bumps, as well as avoiding hot showers and using a humidifier can prevent skin dryness and itching. Some individuals may even be able to get rid of their bumps through gentle exfoliation on an ongoing basis.
However, these treatments aren’t always successful: some individuals can be allergic to certain treatments while others find they don’t improve their symptoms. Laser hair removal has proven one of the most reliable means of eliminating keratosis pilaris bumps quickly and painlessly; in fact, many patients notice results within just a few sessions!
Dependent upon the severity of your keratosis pilaris, several laser treatments may be required. At UnCover, our team strives to make each session comfortable by offering numbing cream before performing the procedure in an outpatient setting. If you want more information about our laser hair removal services and how we can use them to treat keratosis pilaris, schedule a consultation now!
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Keratosis pilaris can make your skin appear rough, sandpaper-like and bumpy – negatively affecting both self-esteem and your self-perception. While there are various treatment options available to address keratosis pilaris, laser hair removal offers one effective method for diminishing its symptoms while clearing your complexion. Continue reading below to gain more information on this procedure as well as what can be expected during a session!
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a condition characterized by tiny, hard, light-colored bumps on the upper arms, buttocks/thighs or forelegs of people of all ages that often are surrounded by fine light-colored hairs. KP affects your outermost layer of skin known as stratum corneum; this layer contains dead cells as well as lubricating oil that protects it. As your body creates new cells over time they may clog with old cells causing KP to occur resulting in bumpy texture associated with KP.
There are various treatments available to those suffering from Keratosis Pilaris, such as shaving, waxing and creams; however, many of these methods can be time consuming, painful and ineffective. Laser hair removal has proven itself an effective solution by targeting hair follicles to convert melanin to heat which damages them and prevents future growth of unwanted hair follicles thereby permanently stopping their spread and preventatively stopping their future return.
Laser treatments also have the added advantage of improving your complexion by targeting clogged skin cells that contribute to keratosis pilaris. Furthermore, unlike traditional hair removal methods such as electrolysis or waxing, laser treatments are painless and only last a fraction of a second before being completed.
Are you tired of time-consuming and ineffective treatments for keratosis pilaris? UnCover can help. Our licensed experts are committed to offering safe and effective solutions tailored specifically for you – using state-of-the-art Cynosure Elite Nd:YAG and Alexandrite lasers which are safe for all skin types and areas on both face and body. At your appointment we’ll give a cost estimate as well as help determine whether insurance will cover it.
