Laser hair removal for facial hair can be completed quickly and effectively with minimal side effects such as redness or swelling.
To achieve optimal results with facial laser hair removal sessions, it’s essential that your skin be free of chemicals such as tanning products or that could irritate it. Also make sure your appointments coincide with your natural growth cycle for best results.
It’s Safe
Laser hair removal is a safe and efficient method for eliminating unwanted facial hair. Utilizing short pulses of light energy, laser treatment damages each individual hair follicle at its roots to stop future hair growth and saves money over time on other methods like shaving or waxing. The results from laser treatment are long-term; ultimately this could save money over time when compared to shaving, waxing or other similar hair removal processes.
Though laser treatments for facial hair removal carry some risks, in general they are considered extremely safe for all skin types. Before scheduling any sessions it is wise to consult a dermatologist in order to make sure that you are an appropriate candidate for this procedure.
Laser hair removal poses several potential risks to patients, with skin reddening and irritation being among them. Your dermatologist may prescribe cream to alleviate this side effect after treatment, which may also cause your skin to temporarily swell slightly; in order to mitigate this side effect for best results it’s advisable to avoid hot showers or gym membership immediately following your laser session.
Before your treatment begins, it is recommended to shave the area that will be addressed so as to allow the hair follicles to absorb laser energy more readily. You should also avoid plucking and waxing for several weeks beforehand in order to avoid hair removal at inappropriate stages in its growth cycle.
Due to the laser’s energy damaging hair follicles, they will require multiple sessions before they can be fully destroyed and growth will halt altogether. Annual touch up sessions may still be necessary in order to keep unwanted hair at bay.
Laser hair removal doesn’t hurt like waxing does. While it may feel slightly uncomfortable at times, most patients describe it as feeling similar to pinching sensation or rubber band snapping against skin. Everyone’s threshold of pain varies so everyone should find an acceptable level of discomfort for themselves.
After receiving laser treatments, it’s wise to limit sun exposure for several days post-procedure in order to protect the areas treated and aid recovery afterward. Doing so will also protect from UV radiation which can wreak havoc with skin health and aid recovery after treatments have concluded.
It’s Effective
Laser hair removal is fast and effective, providing long-term results. Unlike shaving or waxing which leave stubble behind and ingrown hairs behind, laser treatment leaves silky smooth skin behind with less frequent touch up appointments in the future. Plus each session slows hair growth so each session could potentially cut down the frequency of touch up appointments altogether.
Laser facial hair removal works by blasting the skin with an intense beam of light that absorbs pigment or melanin found in hair follicles to generate heat energy that destroys them, ultimately stopping production and stopping new hair follicles from growing back in. If any do grow back, however, they tend to be lighter and thinner making their return less visible.
Your laser hair removal appointment may result in temporary redness; however, this should subside quickly. For your comfort during and after treatment, we provide numbing gel before and soothing cream afterward. It is also wise to stay out of the sun a few weeks prior to receiving laser treatment and refrain from using products such as self-tanners that darken skin tone such as fake tanning products.
To achieve optimal results, it’s recommended that between six and 12 laser sessions be undertaken. Each laser session can reduce hair growth by about 20%, thus significantly decreasing regrowth treatment needs. As hormones can have an influence over hair growth patterns, touch-up treatments may still be needed over time.
Laser facial hair removal offers many other advantages besides just eliminating the need for regular hair removal sessions. It can help improve the texture and complexion of your skin while narrowing pore sizes to produce more even complexions. Finally, laser facial hair removal boosts self-esteem by eliminating embarrassing unwanted hair growth that forces one to hide under hats or scarves in public.
If you are tired of dealing with unwanted facial hair, SEV offers laser facial hair removal solutions at multiple locations throughout California and can help give you silky smooth skin! Call one of our offices now to set up an appointment and start seeing results immediately! We look forward to helping!
It’s Fast
Laser hair removal sessions can be significantly faster and less painful than shaving or waxing, typically lasting only 15 minutes per treatment area depending on its size and complexity. A professional medspa offering facial laser hair removal services should make this experience quick and seamless.
SEV Laser & Beauty’s RF ICE CUBE 2.0 laser technology works especially well on dark skin to avoid reddening or burning of your face, plus there’s also an ingenious “skin rejuvenation” mode with lower frequency that works to promote collagen and elastin production, reduce wrinkles, soften forehead lines and smooth uneven skin texture.
Men who opt for laser hair removal can get rid of embarrassing unibrows or peach fuzz with remarkable ease, creating more defined moustaches and beards – and saving money in grooming products over time. The results from laser hair removal are long lasting as well.
Laser hair removal can be performed on virtually all areas of the face, though its most popular applications for men include the upper lip, sideburns, chin and neck. Women also can utilize this procedure on their underarms, bikini line and chest for removal of unwanted hair.
Laser hair removal treatments can be performed on all skin types, but for maximum effectiveness it’s best to refrain from tanning or using sunscreen prior to having treatment done. Lasers cannot effectively treat tanned skin and could potentially cause burns from their use; additionally it’s wise not to pluck or wax the area prior to starting treatments sessions.
Once treatment begins, you should experience a significant reduction in unwanted hair. Results may take multiple sessions to achieve your desired result depending on your skin and hair type. Following each treatment session, apply sunscreen containing zinc oxide to protect treated areas from sun damage. Also refrain from using shaving creams or shavers on this area as this could irritate it further.
It’s Affordable
Comparable with waxing or shaving, laser facial hair removal is relatively affordable. Treatment prices will depend on your area being targeted as well as which laser instrument is being used, but long-term savings could occur from opting for this form of hair removal.
Laser light penetrates your dark hair’s pigment and converts it to heat, which damages hair follicles and prevents future growth. Most patients see results within 6-12 treatment sessions; however hormones may lead to regrowth so touch-up appointments should be scheduled periodically throughout the year.
For optimal results, avoid plucking or waxing your face for at least four weeks leading up to your Facial Laser Hair Removal appointment. Shaving up to 24 hours prior will also allow your registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician assistant to target hair follicles without harming skin beneath.
Before beginning treatment, your face will be thoroughly cleansed and numbing gel may be applied directly to the area being addressed. Goggles will then be provided and instructed to wear them while keeping eyes closed during this process; depending on which area it’s being done on, hair may need to be covered up using towels or other protective materials.
Laser hair removal is generally safe for all types of skin. However, temporary side effects may include redness, swelling and scabbing in the treatment area; your laser professional should provide instructions designed to minimize these side effects before and after each session. It is also important to protect yourself from sunlight before and after treatment by wearing sunscreen, not using self-tanners or similar products which could irritate skin further and avoid using products with harsh ingredients like sunless tanners that could aggravate irritation of any sort.
Laser hair removal can help you address excess facial hair on the chin or sideburns, reduce 5 o’clock shadow, or simply lessen beard thickness – and all without ever needing razor burn treatments or ingrown hairs again! Laser is safe, efficient and fast – giving you peace of mind without ever having to worry about ingrown or razor burn.
