Are you tired of shaving and waxing? Laser hair removal could be your answer – providing permanent results while saving both time and money over time.
Laser hair removal uses light waves that travel through your skin to target pigment in unwanted hair follicles and destroy them, stopping further hair growth from taking place. Heat generated from laser beams damages these follicles, thus stopping future hair production from returning.
Areas of the Body
Laser hair removal is an effective and permanent solution to getting rid of body hair. Unlike shaving or waxing, which only removes surface-level hair follicles, laser light destroys them permanently, stopping future hair growth from ever sprouting back again.
The procedure itself should be completely pain-free, although you may experience a slight stinging when the laser hits hair follicles. A numbing cream may be applied prior to treatment for added comfort, depending on where on your body it’s being done and can take between minutes and an hour.
On your initial session, your specialist will conduct an in-depth consultation to assess your skin type, hair color and expectations before setting up laser equipment and starting treatment. Protective eyewear must be worn throughout treatment while cooling spray will be used prior to each pulse of laser light being administered by the technician.
As you sit through each session, a specialist will direct the laser beam towards areas being targeted for treatment, such as your back or legs. Some parts may require more sessions than others such as arms or stomach; additionally, treatment needs can differ between individuals as hair growth fluctuates seasonally.
Some patients report being able to achieve desired results within four or five treatment sessions; this will depend on your skin’s reaction.
Before beginning treatment, it is wise to avoid tanning or sun exposure as active sun exposure increases the risk of adverse side effects such as pigmentation. Furthermore, depilatory creams should not be used on or near hair for at least four weeks prior to your session.
Laser hair removal can be an invaluable long-term investment in your appearance, eliminating the need for frequent trips to salons or stores for shaving supplies or waxing appointments. According to estimates, people spend an estimated total of over $5,600 over their lifetime on shaving alone and over $15,000 on waxing treatments alone.
Procedures
Dealing with unwanted hair through shaving, tweezing and waxing is time consuming and expensive; its results only temporary. A more permanent alternative may be full body laser hair removal which uses pulses of laser light to damage or destroy hair follicles to stop them from producing new growth again in future.
As part of the procedure, safety glasses will be worn during laser hair removal treatment to shield your eyes from its intense light. Your practitioner will then use a handheld device to pass a laser over the area that requires treatment; emitting pulses of light which target melanin hair cells which absorb energy and damage or destroy their follicles preventing further growth of new hair follicles – usually taking between five minutes and one hour to complete treatment.
The type of laser that’s best suited for you will depend on both your skin tone and hair color, with GentleYAG and Alexandrite lasers being two excellent choices for treating darker skin tones with permanent hair reduction. In order to keep you comfortable during treatment, our technician may apply cooling gel or utilize another cooling system in the area being treated.
Before each laser session begins, an area will be shaved to remove any extra hair that cannot be safely treated by laser. After which, your practitioner will apply a coolant to their handpiece so it can pass over your areas being treated while providing skin-saving cooling to protect from laser heat exposure.
As only 20% of your hair is actively growing at any given time, six to eight treatments will likely be necessary to reach the appropriate phase for laser hair removal. After completion of these sessions, most patients notice much lighter and finer new growth than before.
Laser hair removal can be a safe and effective treatment option for most individuals; however, certain medical conditions and medications could make laser treatment less successful than expected. Therefore, it’s essential that before scheduling any consultation or treatments sessions you first consult your physician to assess potential risks or side effects.
Equipment
Laser hair removal can permanently and efficiently eliminate unwanted body hair on legs, underarms, back, chest and shoulders – unlike shaving and waxing that offer only temporary solutions. Opting for full body laser hair removal could save both time and money over time.
Though initially more costly than waxing or razoring, laser hair removal is actually the more cost-effective solution to permanently reduce hair growth. By eliminating their use and associated skin irritation issues such as ingrown hairs, it reduces long-term costs considerably.
Laser technology works by emitting light that targets the pigment of hair follicles based on color; this makes it safe and effective at treating unwanted body hair, such as coarser and darker varieties. Furthermore, this painless procedure is suitable for all skin tones – including dark or tanned.
Based on your business goals, renting or purchasing laser equipment for your practice are viable options. Although purchasing requires an upfront investment, investing in this piece of technology ensures you continue offering cutting-edge treatments in the future. Be mindful that cosmetic lasers depreciate rapidly; in calculating your return you must include loan fees, maintenance and repair expenses when making this decision.
Consider your available space and clients you wish to serve when purchasing or renting equipment. While buying may be cheaper initially, maintenance and repairs costs could add up over time more quickly than leasing or renting options.
Shaving and waxing are ineffective at permanently eliminating unwanted hair, not to mention tedious. Laser hair removal offers an economical and efficient alternative that offers quick results compared to time-consuming shaving or waxing solutions; especially among women. Laser treatments offer quick and convenient alternatives; moreover, considering how much money will be spent over time on waxing or shaving alone, laser treatment should be considered an excellent investment to promote permanent hair reduction solutions.
Insurance
There are various methods of hair removal, but shaving, waxing and over-the-counter creams may ultimately cost more in terms of long-term costs compared to laser hair removal technology – some insurance providers may even cover it!
Laser hair reduction is an effective and safe solution for removing unwanted body hair in both men and women, using an intense pulsed beam of light that damages hair follicles to temporarily stop them producing new hair follicles and prevent future growth. While not guaranteed as permanently effective solutions, most patients do experience significant reduction in unwanted body hair after receiving multiple sessions of treatments.
While some hair may grow back, it usually grows back thinner and lighter in tone than before, making it much simpler to manage with less frequent touch-ups. Furthermore, individual patients may require multiple sessions before seeing desired results.
Laser hair removal is generally considered cosmetic by health insurance plans and therefore not covered. There are a few exceptions; if you suffer from hyperhidrosis for example, some insurance providers may cover it; this requires being severe enough to interfere with daily activities as determined by a physician, in which case laser reduction would likely be the most suitable course of treatment.
Some private insurance providers provide coverage for hair removal services performed by licensed estheticians. Mass General Brigham provides up to twelve electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments, authorized by a board-certified dermatologist, for women having gender affirmation surgery. For this coverage to apply, they must present documentation such as a letter of medical necessity from their surgeon.
If you’re tired of shaving, plucking, and waxing to achieve smooth skin, contact VCC today and learn about laser hair removal as a possible solution. We have helped numerous clients secure coverage through their insurance, providing permanent results they want.
