Laser hair removal is a safe, efficient method for removing unwanted hair. Additionally, it may help with symptoms of folliculitis, razor bumps and discoloration.
Laser light energy penetrates pigment cells to heat them up and damage hair follicles, thus inhibiting future hair growth. A cooling device or gel may be added at the tip of an instrument for additional comfort.
Benefits
Laser treatments offer a more effective method for hair removal than shaving and waxing; by targeting its source, laser treatments remove hair more effectively resulting in less to remove and thinner, lighter regrowth.
Once you reach your desired results, only four to six week interval maintenance treatments may be necessary – far less frequent than what other hair removal solutions require.
Laser treatments work by targeting pigment in both your hair and skin. When the laser heats up your follicles, it damages them enough to stop producing new hair growth; though it takes some time before all damaged follicles cease producing hair altogether – you may still witness some growth after your first session.
Laser treatments offer another advantage of hair removal: they make maintenance hair removal methods unnecessary, such as waxing or shaving – neither of which leave you vulnerable to cuts and nicks – nor ingrown hairs as laser treatments will completely destroy follicles, leaving skin smooth without unsightly bumps or ingrowns.
Most people experience minimal side effects following laser hair removal sessions. While you may experience some redness or irritation at the treated site, this typically goes away on its own. Laser treatments are safe for most types of skin complexions including dark complexions.
Laser hair removal can be expensive; however, if you can commit to the process and persevere through it, it could actually save money over time. By selecting a reputable clinic with package deals to reduce costs further. In addition, flexible spending accounts may offer assistance for covering their cost.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it is essential that you refrain from plucking, waxing and electrolysis for at least six weeks prior to treatment as these other methods could potentially damage the roots of your hair and hinder its effectiveness.
Treatment Areas
Although laser hair removal may have negative connotations, the treatment is safe and effective for almost all skin types. Success of treatment sessions largely depends upon factors like color and texture of your hair, location being treated, sensitivity level of individual and number of treatment sessions necessary for successful removal. Usually only one or two sessions will be necessary.
Before beginning laser hair removal, the initial step involves an extensive pretreatment consultation designed to assess your eligibility and manage expectations. During this visit, a clinical exam and review of medical history should take place, while also inspecting skin texture and pigment, depth of hair follicles and selecting optimal settings for treatment are evaluated.
Prior to beginning treatment, it is crucial that patients avoid exposure to sunlight or any sources of artificial lighting which could discolor their skin. Furthermore, patients should refrain from shaving and waxing the area being treated as this will help maximize its efficacy.
Your provider will use a handheld laser device with a small spot size to remove unwanted hair from any targeted areas on your body. Light energy from the laser penetrates skin layers and destroys hair follicles to stop them from growing new hair in future; most people find the procedure comfortable.
Regrowth typically produces lighter results due to laser light’s limited ability to damage active hair follicles; not every hair follicle produces hair at once.
Before your laser hair removal treatment, it is advisable to refrain from using products designed to darken your skin tone, as well as tanning beds or tanning creams which could interfere with its effectiveness and cause complications. In particular, tanning beds interfere with this procedure and could increase its risks significantly.
As far as pain goes, treatment varies according to which area is being targeted; usually cheek and eyebrow areas tend to be least painful, followed by arms, chin, and legs; the lower legs (shins/calves) often are slightly more uncomfortable due to thinner skin than upper legs.
Preparation
If you’re sick and tired of shaving or waxing to remove unwanted hairs, laser hair removal could be your answer. Treatments typically don’t cause pain and typically have successful outcomes for most patients. When searching for a laser hair removal technician to ensure maximum success for yourself it is vitally important that they possess both license and certification; first step should be scheduling an initial consultation appointment.
Consultation involves discussing your medical history and evaluating the area you wish to treat, with ample opportunity for questions and expressing any concerns during this time. Once laser therapy has been determined as the appropriate option for you, a technician will provide pre-treatment orders that need to be followed prior to each session; failure to adhere to them could significantly diminish results and necessitate rescheduling your appointment.
For optimal results, tanning or using a tanning bed for several weeks prior to laser therapy treatment should be avoided as contrast between skin color and hair color is vital to its success. Shaving two to three days before laser therapy also gives it a target and prevents targeting areas too dark to treat or with too much hair growth; plucked or waxed areas should also be avoided for best results.
On the day of your treatment, wear loose-fitting clothing that allows for easier movement. Tight-fitting clothes may irritate sensitive areas that might otherwise be affected. Before your laser therapy treatment starts, shower and clean the area where you’ll be receiving treatments; remove any creams, oils or sunscreens that might obstruct laser light reaching its target of hair follicle destruction; bring wipes if this cannot be avoided!
Results
Laser hair removal is an ideal treatment option for women, men, transgender people and non-binary individuals who wish to reduce or remove unwanted hair. Unlike traditional techniques that burn the skin directly, laser technology used for laser hair removal instead targets melanin pigments in hair follicles and converts them into heat energy, disabling their growth follicles so as to stop producing new hair growth altogether.
Laser therapy is a minimally-invasive option, making it suitable for patients with sensitive skin. Laser energy is delivered via handheld device held against the targeted area; this enables technicians to control both its intensity and coverage area.
To achieve optimal laser hair removal results, multiple sessions will likely be necessary. The number of treatments may depend on factors like your skin type and hair color as well as how many active growth phase hairs were present when starting treatments; most patients can anticipate at least 50 percent reduction of hair in just one session.
Laser energy delivers an intense but safe amount of thermal energy directly into the hair follicle, damaging its natural cycle and forcing out any hairs that were growing there. Over time, multiple treatments will cause less and slower hair growth from that follicle.
After receiving laser hair removal treatments, you should see results as early as three to five days post session. Hair will begin to fall out more slowly than before and leave an area feeling smooth. This trend should continue until all unwanted hair has been eliminated and you have reached your desired hair removal results.
Laser hair removal offers nearly permanent results, eliminating the need for frequent shaving, waxing and other methods of hair removal. This can save both time and money in the long run as you won’t be forced to shop for razor blades or make appointments at a waxing salon.
