Removing unwanted hair can be an exhausting chore. Laser hair removal offers an efficient solution to maintain a clear complexion quickly.
Laser treatment may cause your skin to feel warm or even like it has sunburn, so your doctor might use lotion, cream or ice packs to ease discomfort.
How Does It Work?
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective solution to unwanted facial hair removal, popular among men and women who are tired of shaving or dealing with constant 5 o’clock shadow. Furthermore, it offers lightening effects. Please keep in mind that multiple laser sessions will likely be required before results will become evident.
At your first treatment session, a specialist will use a hand-held laser device against your skin. It emits a beam of laser light which passes through the top layer of skin into hair follicles with pigment called melanin; melanin absorbs this laser energy and destroys them without pain; most patients describe this sensation as similar to having rubber bands snapping against their skin or experiencing sunburn-like discomfort. Cool compresses or soothing gel may be applied during sessions as an aid against discomfort.
Before and after laser treatments, it’s essential to limit sun exposure. Damaged hairs typically fall out two to four weeks later with lighter hues than they had before; some people can even stop growing facial hair altogether after going through laser therapy treatments.
An eight-year study following 948 individuals who underwent laser hair removal revealed that it was effective and safe. Furthermore, it outshone traditional methods like electrolysis and waxing when it came to getting rid of unwanted hair.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, a specialist will conduct a consultation to ascertain whether you are suitable. They will then prepare the areas to be treated, which might involve marking them with facial pencil, shaving any existing hairs or applying topical anesthetic cream to reduce discomfort.
After activating their laser device, specialists will activate and use it to zap away unwanted hair in minutes for small areas such as facial or underarm hair removal; larger ones like back or leg hair removal could take up to an hour. After treatment has finished, patients can wash the area and apply any required aftercare products; most will require four or six treatments before seeing lasting results.
How Long Does It Take?
Laser hair removal is a quick and painless treatment option. A laser light passes through the skin and into each individual follicle where its wavelength is converted into heat to damage and destroy them, ultimately stopping further growth of new follicles. Most people find the procedure quick and hassle-free.
Before beginning our laser treatment, we will thoroughly cleanse your face and apply a topical anesthetic for comfort. Additionally, we’ll give you goggles for safety purposes.
Once activated, the laser will target any dark pigment present in a hair follicle that contains dark hair color; white, grey and blond hair don’t contain enough pigment to absorb enough light for laser therapy; however brown, black and red hairs do contain enough pigments that it will be targeted.
Laser treatments will move across a treatment area to target as many hairs in one session as possible. If your hair grows quickly, multiple sessions may be necessary; how many sessions you require depends on your skin type, hair color and area being treated.
After your first laser hair removal session, you’ll notice that your hair has significantly thinned out. Over the following days and weeks, many unwanted hairs will fall out – this might give the appearance of continued growth; but in reality it is just your body shedding hairs it no longer needs.
Hair will usually return slowly over time and usually be much finer and lighter than before, though you may require periodic laser treatments to maintain desired results.
laser treatments offer more lasting hair removal results than traditional methods, depending on the type of laser, your skin’s response to it and the amount of hair present. With multiple treatment options to choose from and lasting effects within just a few visits to Renew Esthetics and Med Spa’s consultation services – making laser hair removal a viable solution can often happen quickly! To get the ball rolling on this revolutionary solution, book an appointment now with Renew Esthetics and Med Spa and schedule your free consultation consultation session now!
How Does It Feel?
Laser hair removal discomfort depends on both individual preferences and the area being treated. Numbing cream is usually applied prior to starting treatment to help minimize pain levels. Next, your practitioner will press a handheld device against your skin and turn on its heat – most patients describe this experience as feeling like rubber band snapping against skin with slight pinching sensations – before pressing an on/off switch that activates laser heat – this process typically lasts several minutes to an hour depending on how large an area needs treating.
After your procedure, it is normal to experience some redness and swelling at the site of treatment, much like sunburn. Although this discomfort might last up to two days, applying a cold compress could help. Also avoid sweating as sweat causes unnecessary inflammation in this area.
After laser treatments, it is vitally important to protect the treated areas with sunscreen in order to avoid hyperpigmentation and further skin damage from sunlight rays. Light moisturizers may help hydrate your skin but make sure it doesn’t contain oils which could irritate the treated area.
Laser hair removal requires multiple sessions for long-lasting results, as each treated hair follicle must be targeted during its anagen phase to stop it from growing back. Most individuals need four or more sessions to reduce most facial hair growth.
Facial hair tends to re-grow more quickly than other areas, but regular touch-ups should prevent your face from becoming overgrown. We suggest coming in for a touch-up every six months to keep ahead of any new growth.
Laser hair removal can give you the smooth skin you’ve always dreamed of! Reach out to Ideal Image to learn more about this popular facial rejuvenation service and schedule your appointment now!
How Long Does It Last?
Laser hair removal on the face typically doesn’t require any downtime; however, you may experience redness or swelling post treatment and should use a light cream as necessary to soothe any inflammation in your skin while it heals. When choosing your technician it’s also essential that they come from an experienced medical background or work closely with an aesthetician as this ensures a safe and successful procedure.
A trained laser specialist will begin by cleaning and applying a numbing gel to the area to be treated, before donning goggles to protect your eyes from the laser beam. They may then press their laser instrument against your skin; you may feel sensations similar to rubber band snapping against skin; this depends on the individual and their pain tolerance levels.
Laser beams penetrate the skin and penetrate hair follicles, where their heat energy is converted into damage or destruction, restricting hair growth. Treatment will require multiple sessions with your dermatologist; most people can expect four or six treatments plus an annual maintenance appointment.
After laser treatment, your skin may look red and swollen and have an unpleasant sulfur-like odor. Some individuals might also experience histamine-type reactions for the first few hours after treatment; these should dissipate within several days. You can take either a hot or cold shower after your session but should wait to expose this area of skin until approved by a medical provider.
As with anything, some hair may regrow after it was removed; however, this regrowth should be much thinner than before and with regular treatments the growth should become significantly less frequent and you’ll soon be free from shaving or waxing again! If any regrowth does appear, contact your dermatologist as soon as possible in order to have it treated and get on with living life without shaving and waxing worries! If any noticeable hair regrowth does appear immediately schedule an appointment with them to have it taken care of immediately.
