Laser hair removal can be an effective way to reduce unwanted pubic hair without as much discomfort than waxing; however, treatment still may cause some pain.
How much pain you experience during a session depends on several factors, including skin tone, hair colour and area being treated. Your personal pain threshold also plays a part.
How It Works
Laser hair removal is an innovative, clinically tested, safe and effective solution to remove unwanted bikini area hair. Treatment works by sending light energy directly into hair follicles in order to damage them enough so as to stop producing new hair, thus permanently diminishing or eliminating further growth of new follicles and thus new hair growth.
Bikini area laser hair removal treatments can produce significant decreases in hair growth, with some women reporting no hair growth at all. Laser treatment also addresses issues like shaving rash and ingrown hairs which often appear here; unlike shaving or waxing results are long-lasting; although top up sessions may be required.
Some people may experience discomfort during laser hair removal treatments; the severity of discomfort will depend on how sensitive your skin is. Your technician will likely apply a cooling gel or topical anesthetic beforehand and use other cooling methods during your session in order to soothe your skin as necessary. Laser hair removal often feels similar to having rubber bands snapping against the skin – or like having mosquito bites!
Preparing for laser therapy requires that you refrain from plucking and waxing as these actions interfere with its ability to target hair follicles. Tanning, which exposes your skin to sunlight, makes the treatment less effective as your skin will no longer respond well to its light energy.
After receiving treatment, it is normal for the area to become red and swollen; this should subside within hours with cold compresses applied directly and sun protection taken. You should avoid picking at crusted areas as doing so could lead to infection.
Laser hair removal treatments are most often performed on areas of the body such as armpits, legs, abdomen, arms, face and back. Many women choose full Brazilian bikini laser hair removal to address all hair in this region; however, treatment can be conducted anywhere along the bikini line.
Preparation
Laser hair removal is an efficient, safe way to rid yourself of unwanted hair. Although generally safe and effective, some may experience mild side effects after treatment such as reddening, swelling or flaking skin due to heat from the laser beam passing through their skin and heating up hair follicles to destroy them and stop future hair growth. If this happens to you, your doctor may apply ice to reduce symptoms; some individuals also report feeling an unpleasant burning sensation when using their laser device.
Before beginning laser treatment, it is recommended that the area to be treated is shaved. Shaving will only remove surface hair, leaving enough for laser treatments to target. Shave too long prior to your session as this could disrupt laser targeting of hair beneath the skin’s surface. You should also refrain from other hair removal methods like plucking or waxing that could affect pigment and interfere with its effectiveness.
Finding an experienced practitioner to perform your laser treatment is of utmost importance. Check that they are listed on an appropriate register that meets established standards in terms of training, skills and insurance.
At each session, your therapist will press a handheld device against your skin before activating a laser to produce an experience similar to an elastic band snapping against it; lasting anywhere from 15 minutes up to an hour-and-a-half. A full course of treatment may require multiple sessions; we will discuss this during your consultation appointment.
After your initial few sessions, you should expect to notice results fairly rapidly. Your bikini line hair should begin to significantly diminish and leave behind smooth skin; though shaves might still need to be performed in certain areas such as labia and bum.
Laser treatments for bikini areas can be highly effective, yet it’s important to remember that they do not guarantee permanent hair removal. Hair may regrowth in areas treated, though usually in less noticeable forms than originally present.
Treatment
Laser treatments are quick and painless; we use topical anesthetic cream for added comfort during each laser session. Simply sit back in our chair while our technician provides treatment.
At the treatment phase, a laser passes over your skin and targets the pigment in your hair to transfer heat directly onto it and destroy it, thus stopping its regrowth. This process is known as selective photothermolysis and works best on darker hair that contrasts against lighter skin to make detecting and eliminating its follicle easier for the laser.
Most people require multiple treatments in order to achieve permanent bikini area results. Your technician may suggest six to ten treatments spaced four or six weeks apart as hair growth cycles vary and it is necessary to capture each stage.
Initial treatments will strip most of the hair growth, leaving your skin temporarily sensitive and swollen; this discomfort should subside as your body adapts to treatment, leaving much finer, thinner strands behind.
Women may find their bikini area to be particularly sensitive during menstruation due to hormones’ role in controlling pubic hair growth and shrinkage. If this concerns you, we can apply a topical anesthetic before your appointment for extra comfort.
If you are considering laser hair removal on your bikini line, contact us for more information or a consultation appointment. We can tell if your skin is suitable and discuss which laser type would best fit. Additionally, shaving or trimming prior to an appointment may help prevent unwanted heat absorption by longer hair that could potentially burn due to proximity.
Laser hair removal could be the perfect answer if you’re tired of shaving, waxing, or plucking pubic hair! Not only can it save time and money; but laser treatment may also reduce ingrown hairs and irritation in your skin – not to mention offering an easy way out from that “smoothie” look many women experience when trying on bikinis!
Aftercare
Laser hair removal on the bikini area can be a safe and effective procedure. Some may experience redness, swelling or itching immediately following treatment; this is normal and can be eased by applying aloe vera gel or cold compress to the treated area. Furthermore, sun exposure following laser hair removal could cause unwanted pigmentation; to protect yourself use high SPF sunscreen instead.
Your bikini line laser hair removal results will become apparent within just a few sessions. After these initial appointments, the hair in your bikini line should begin to thin out and become lighter over time, becoming easier to manage. In time, shaving your labia and bum may only need to happen once every six weeks or so – providing much-needed relief from ingrown hairs and razor rash in this sensitive area!
Women often worry that laser hair removal will have an adverse impact on their fertility, but this should not be the case. Many may also worry that its effects might alter ovaries; again this is not the case either.
Prior to laser hair removal treatments, it is best not to wax or pluck any bikini line hairs for laser removal as this helps preserve follicle integrity for success of treatment. Furthermore, use of sunless tanning products and exposure to intense sun should also be avoided in order to make your appointment successful.
If you are interested in bikini laser hair removal, schedule an appointment at your nearest clinic today. They will recommend appropriate treatments and can answer any queries that arise.
Laser hair removal can be life-altering for those tired of shaving, plucking and waxing their bikini lines. A safe and painless procedure that has shown up to an 80% decrease in hair in treated areas – visit a clinic now to find out how laser hair removal could benefit you and help achieve your dream bikini body!
