Laser treatments vaporize hair into small plumes of smoke that emit an aromatic sulfurous aroma. Your session could last anywhere between 15 minutes to over an hour depending on its size.
Redness and swelling may appear after treatment, similar to sunburn effects. A cold compress can help soothe this reaction.
Skin Rejuvenation
Laser treatment is non-invasive, meaning that it won’t cut or nick the skin, making it safe for most people – including those with sensitive skin. Furthermore, this removes any risk of allergic reactions caused by harsh chemicals used in other hair removal methods, like shaving cream. As a result, treatment results in more comfortable and healthier results for skin than would otherwise be available.
Laser hair removal also benefits skin by stimulating collagen growth. Collagen is an elastic protein that keeps your complexion looking younger. Many dermatologists offer fractionated laser treatments as well as non-ablative lasers which work by heating up the skin underneath for collagen formation without breaking up its surface, making these less invasive than ablative lasers.
Laser hair removal also has rejuvenating effects for your complexion by diminishing discoloration caused by ingrown hairs. After treatment with laser light, hair follicles shrink, leading to finer and lighter growth of new hair that replaces previous growth patterns.
As much as possible before beginning laser hair removal treatments, you will want to stay out of tanning beds and out of direct sunlight so as to minimize naturally or artificially darkened skin from interfering with results. In addition, two or three days prior to your appointment it is wise to trim and shave the area in question, and avoid plucking, waxing, and electrolysis since these methods disturb hair follicles which impede treatment results.
Once they complete laser treatments, most people don’t experience any significant hair regrowth for several months or years after. Even when hair does return, it usually appears finer and lighter in color, making it far less noticeable. Though you will still need to shave occasionally (in comparison with other hair removal methods), shaving becomes far less frequent over time compared to prior methods of hair removal. Laser hair removal provides a long-term solution for skin care; maintenance sessions every few months or years may be needed, but it remains one of the most effective ways of permanently eliminating unwanted hair while keeping skin looking its best!
Skin Texture
Laser hair removal not only removes unwanted hair but it can also transform and smooth skin texture, leaving you with smooth and even skin texture. Laser treatments can be the answer if your complexion feels rough or uneven – whether that means clearing away acne scars or treating serious cases of rosacea, professional-grade treatment will give you exactly the results that are desired.
While at-home solutions exist to soothe uneven skin tone and rough texture, for stubborn conditions it may be wiser to visit a dermatologist for assistance. This is particularly important if your darker skinned is more likely to hyperpigmentation as laser treatments could lighten some people’s complexions.
Laser treatment can help to both improve skin texture and tone by working in combination with other professional skincare treatments such as chemical peels or microneedling, or when recommended by a dermatologist as part of a regimen targeting acne scars and sun damage.
Your dermatologist may suggest pre and post laser treatments depending on the severity of your condition, in order to get maximum benefit out of laser therapy treatments. Pre-treatment recommendations might include refraining from tanning (whether natural sunlight or self-tanning products) and using gentle exfoliation products as preventive measures.
Following your dermatologist’s post-care instructions at the conclusion of each session is also vitally important, which they will provide at the conclusion. Common after-care strategies may include avoiding direct sunlight and tanning beds while using broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen daily as preventative measures.
No one wants their results to be undone by sunburn after receiving laser hair removal treatment! If avoiding sunlight is uncomfortable for you, feel free to reschedule for later.
Are you curious to experience how laser hair removal can smooth and enhance your skin? Get in touch with us to schedule an appointment – our specialists will discuss all your options, answer any questions that arise and schedule the next step toward smoother, radianter skin! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Even Skin Tone
Even skin tone is one of the ultimate skincare goals, yet we can’t always achieve it due to factors like hormones or sun damage – or simply getting older! There are various solutions available, with laser hair removal being one.
Laser energy that successfully destroys hair follicles also effectively reduces dark spots and evens out skin tone, while eliminating redness or other uneven pigmentation on your face and neck.
Laser hair removal differs from razoring and waxing in that the only side effects you should expect are minor and temporary ones such as swelling and mild rashes; these symptoms will pass in a matter of days if treated promptly, using cooling compresses or gel packs on affected areas may help soothe them further.
Laser hair removal can be especially effective for people with darker complexions. At an initial consultation, your dermatologist will evaluate your skin type and color to assess if laser treatment is a suitable choice for you, as well as helping select an individualized treatment plan and provide tips for how best to prepare for each session.
To ensure a safe, successful procedure, it’s best to refrain from plucking or waxing the area for at least four weeks prior to starting laser treatments. Furthermore, any sunless tanning products could potentially interfere with its results and should also be avoided prior to commencing treatments. Finally, speak to your physician regarding blood-thinning medication you may be taking as well as anything additional that needs to be done prior to having laser therapy sessions performed.
Laser hair removal can address both uneven complexion and clogged pores and ingrown hairs simultaneously, creating brighter and younger looking skin overall. If you want to rid yourself of unwanted facial and neck hairs for good, schedule an appointment with a dermatologist for laser hair removal consultation today.
Ingrown Hairs
Laser hair removal offers an effective solution to ingrown hairs that is both unsightly and painful, potentially leading to infection. By keeping hair follicles small and less active, laser treatments help minimize ingrown hair occurrences in future and keep skin smoother for longer.
Laser treatments often carry with them an association with ageing; in reality however, the opposite is true. Laser hair removal stimulates collagen, an essential protein in skin structure and elasticity. Collagen provides your skin with support, helping keep it elastic and strong as we age – this makes laser hair removal an excellent way to maintain youthful looks as it keeps facial muscles strong so sagging is avoided as we age.
Laser hair removal involves pressing a handheld laser instrument against your skin, using either a cooling device on its tip or cool gel as protection from side effects and discomfort. After activating it, the dermatologist will pass over your entire body targeting individual hair follicles until damaged ones appear – this sensation feels similar to being pinged with rubber bands against your skin.
Once damaged, hair follicles cannot produce more hair follicles – and after several rounds of laser treatments they may stop altogether! This can be particularly helpful to anyone tired of shaving or waxing due to sensitive skin issues.
Before receiving laser hair removal treatment, make sure you follow all pre- and post-treatment instructions from your dermatologist carefully. This may include using broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen daily and refraining from tanning the day of treatment; also avoid products which lighten or darken skin tone; if you have darker complexion or recent tanning session they might recommend skin bleaching cream as part of a pretreatment protocol.
Your skin might initially become red and swollen after laser treatment, but this should subside quickly. In the meantime, using a cool compress on your skin to alleviate discomfort and ease swelling may help. Furthermore, as hair is removed by laser technology you may notice an unpleasant sulfur-like odor as the laser burns it away – however this side effect won’t last for too long either.
