Laser hair removal has quickly become one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures performed today, providing a safe and effective alternative to waxing and threading treatments.
Laser technology uses a pulsating beam of light to target melanin – the pigment responsible for coloring our skin and hair – before converting its energy into heat and disabling hair follicles.
Cost
Laser hair removal costs are significantly less than maintaining a waxing or shaving routine, plus its process is faster and significantly less painful than its traditional alternatives.
Our experienced technicians utilize the state-of-the-art Candela Max Pro(r) laser, which is safe for most skin tones and complexions, for hair removal on almost every part of the body, including legs, face, chest, arms, bikini area and back.
Laser treatments are quick and painless treatments with no downtime involved. We will first clean the area to be treated, before applying a topical numbing gel if your pain threshold is lower. Once that process has taken place, your technician will turn on the laser to remove hair from that area by using heat energy to destroy hair follicles thereby preventing future hair growth.
To achieve optimal results from laser treatment, multiple sessions may be required. Our technicians will help determine how many treatments will be necessary during your initial consultation based on your hair color and growth patterns; initial treatments should focus on those follicles which are in the active growth phase for the best results.
Once your series of laser treatments has been completed, you will see lasting results that won’t require regular shaving or waxing regimens to maintain. This could save time and money in terms of shaving/waxing costs alone!
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular alternative to more traditional methods like shaving, waxing and plucking for permanent hair removal. Not only can it deliver lasting results+ more quickly and painlessly but the process itself is often much quicker and less invasive than its alternatives.
Laser therapy is safe for most skin types and tones, though its best use lies with people with light skin and dark hair. The laser’s heat energy targets melanin in your locks to destroy it; while blonde, red or grey locks do not contain enough melanin for this technique to be effective.
Preparing for laser hair removal requires you to avoid tanning as much as possible and use sunless tanninners instead; also avoid shaving, waxing and electrolysis until several days before your scheduled treatment session.
Time
Excess hair can make us self-conscious, as well as being an inconvenience. Many spend valuable shower time shaving or waxing their unwanted hair, spending both money and time doing so at salons or grocery stores – though laser hair removal offers long-term solutions that are less painful than shaving or waxing.
Laser hair removal works by targeting pulses of light at melanin in your hair follicle, killing and stopping its growth. Multiple sessions will likely be necessary before you see a decrease in hair count over time. At your initial consultation, your doctor will assess whether laser treatment is an ideal fit. If that’s the case, the procedure begins by cleaning out the area of your body that needs hair removed; applying topical numbing gel if necessary; placing protective eyewear over both eyes before directing the laser light at hair follicles located within this target zone – most patients describe the sensation as similar to rubber bands snapping against their skin.
To save both time and money, laser hair removal for the whole body may be done at once; however, most patients prefer having their hair removed over four to eight weeks. A single total body laser hair removal session typically lasts an hour.
Laser treatment not only serves to permanently remove hair but can also be used for tattoo removal and touch ups as well as scar removal and reduction.
Laser treatments offer an effective yet safe method to get the smooth skin you desire. Contact Beautologie Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics now to discover how lasers can help you attain the look you desire!
Discomfort
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective treatment to eliminate unwanted body hair, but can sometimes cause discomfort in thinner skin areas. As such, when choosing a technician to perform this procedure for you, make sure they have ample experience doing so – unqualified technicians may not produce results you desire, while amateur ones could damage your skin in the process.
Your practitioner will begin the procedure by cleaning and applying a cool gel or cooling air spray to protect the area of skin where you will receive treatment, in order to minimize irritation. For patients with sensitive skin or low pain tolerance, they may apply numbing cream before beginning laser treatments. In either case, goggles will protect eyes from laser light; and you may feel several stings as the laser targets hair follicles for destruction – though this feeling may be uncomfortable, it is tolerable and much less painful than waxing!
Bikini lines, armpits and chest are typically the areas most susceptible to laser hair removal treatments, with legs usually suffering less due to having thicker skin than other parts. Patients can still expect some snapping noises as the laser removes hair; it has been compared to rubber band snapping on skin.
Most people notice an immediate improvement to the appearance of their skin after attending laser hair removal treatments, however it is important to keep in mind that results do not occur immediately as hair grows in cycles and the laser only disables active growing follicles at the time of treatment. Therefore, regular laser hair removal sessions will increase your odds of permanent hair loss.
If you are unsure whether laser hair removal is the appropriate treatment option for you, talk with your physician or cosmetic treatment expert. They may offer other solutions which offer similar outcomes.
Results
Laser hair removal differs from shaving or waxing by employing an intense pulsed beam of light that penetrates through your skin to target only melanin present in your hair and heat it up; this causes it to shut down permanently preventing future hair growth. The process is non-painful and you can resume normal activities immediately following treatment.
An advanced system allows technicians to efficiently treat large areas of your body in far less time than is needed with manual therapy. Before beginning treatment, an anesthetist will cover your eyes and apply a topical anesthetic or gel to numb the area being treated – usually this involves testing small patches first to monitor reactions of skin before proceeding with larger treatments which should be painless; most patients describe the sensation as similar to pinpricks. Should any discomfort arise during the procedure, additional anesthetic may be administered by doctors as soon as necessary so that everyone stays comfortable throughout.
Prior to your first treatment session, it is necessary to trim any long hair in the area being treated down to no wider than a grain of rice. Furthermore, avoid sun exposure for several days prior to receiving laser therapy as lasers do not perform optimally on tanned skin. Finally, refrain from waxing or plucking hair for at least several weeks beforehand as lasers require smooth skin in order to work effectively.
Your hair will grow back after treatment, but much finer and lighter in color than before. After multiple sessions of treatment, you should be able to go without regular shaving or waxing, leading to smooth skin without shaving or waxing needs – most people need between three and eight sessions to see desired results.
Trusting in experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons equipped with cutting edge laser hair removal technology is crucial for achieving satisfying or long-lasting results from laser hair removal. Cutting corners with an inexpensive spa or hiring an inexperienced technician could result in unsatisfactory or short-lived outcomes; with Beautologie’s skilled technicians by your side, however, you can look forward to natural-looking outcomes that eliminate shaving or other hair removal methods altogether – contact us now and arrange for a consultation appointment!
