Many reputable medical spas require prospective clients to go through a consultation process prior to being allowed to receive any treatments, in order to maximize results while minimizing side effects. This step helps ensure optimal results with minimal side effects.
Your medical history and medications will be reviewed to ensure laser hair removal is suitable for you, while a patch test may be conducted to assess how your skin responds.
How long will the consultation last?
At their initial consultation for laser hair removal, clients undergo an assessment of their skin and hair to ascertain if laser hair removal would meet the individual’s individual needs and aesthetic goals. If it doesn’t, a technician can then suggest alternative solutions.
At the consultation, an expert cosmetic dermatologist will collaborate with their client to develop a tailored treatment plan to achieve their goals. This may involve selecting an ideal laser type and number of sessions needed in order to effectively treat an area. In addition, full skin analysis will be completed so as to ensure safe and efficient laser operation.
After completing their consultation, clients are scheduled for treatment sessions. It is crucial that clients shave on the day of their appointment as this helps the laser target hair follicles and effectively remove unwanted hair. Furthermore, waxing or plucking hair before attending could impair its effectiveness, while clean skin without creams, moisturizers or oils applied can prevent laser from targeting hair roots effectively and cause irreparable skin damage from laser radiation.
Laser hair removal treatments tend to be quick and pain-free; most clients do not require topical anesthetic as the discomfort experienced from treatment is minimal; however, anesthetic may still be applied if necessary.
Once a treatment session has concluded, clients will notice their hair is significantly thinning out as damaged follicles have been rendered incapable of growing again due to laser pulses. Depending on skin type and desired results, six to eight treatments sessions may be necessary before reaching satisfactory results.
When seeking laser hair removal, it is essential that a reliable clinic employing knowledgeable technicians is chosen. Failing to do so could result in serious side effects including skin discoloration or burns; to protect yourself further it is wise to have a patch test prior to beginning treatments as this will detect any adverse skin reactions and protect you from them.
How long will the actual treatment last?
Laser hair removal treatments typically last anywhere from minutes to an hour, depending on the size and complexity of the area being treated. Therefore, to ensure a comfortable experience during treatment it’s wise to set an hour aside for this appointment.
Laser hair removal works by absorption by melanin in your skin and being converted to heat, damaging hair follicles which stop producing new hair growth.
After receiving treatment, it’s common to experience redness and swelling at the treatment site immediately following, however this should subside on its own in a matter of hours. To help speed your recovery time and decrease discomfort further, ice packs can be applied directly on top of the area being treated. You could also speak with your physician about receiving topical numbing agents as preventative measures prior to any procedure.
At your consultation with Dr. Michele Green, she will ask for a full medical history so she can create a tailored laser hair removal plan just for you. They will collaborate together on setting an appropriate frequency schedule depending on which area(s) needing treated as well as hormone levels that could influence hair growth patterns.
Make sure to adhere to all of your technician’s preparation tips and directions, for instance avoiding using sunless tanning products and shaving the treatment area prior to your appointment. It is also wise to refrain from plucking or waxing as these can disturb hair follicles in that area and cause issues with healing.
Additionally, you should avoid exposing the treatment area to direct sunlight and always apply broad spectrum sunscreen when outdoors – this will protect it from sun damage and ensure you get maximum benefit out of laser hair removal treatments.
Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to painful and expensive traditional methods of hair removal, yet requires multiple sessions before yielding desired results. To maximize permanent hair reduction, schedule laser sessions every four or six weeks until desired reduction is reached.
How long will the recovery last?
Laser hair removal is a safe, efficient solution for men and women to permanently eliminate unwanted hair. Compared with traditional methods like shaving, waxing and creams which can be painful, time consuming and costly over time; laser hair removal offers virtually pain-free permanent results in just minutes! Lasers from Cynosure Elite Nd:YAG and Alexandrite lasers are safe for all skin types as well as being effective on light or dark hair types – offering our users one more effective option to consider for hair removal!
At your consultation, your technician will assess your medical history to make sure laser hair removal is an appropriate choice for you. They will also discuss your goals for treatment and suggest sessions tailored specifically to you and desired outcome. It is essential that you remain completely honest with them if you want the best possible outcomes from this treatment option.
Laser hair removal treatments often leave your skin feeling slightly itchy as the laser destroys hair follicles, though any redness and swelling should subside within hours. Some parts of your body grow hair faster than others so multiple appointments may be required to ensure all follicles have been destroyed.
As soon as you arrive for your laser hair removal appointment, protective goggles will be given to protect your eyes from the laser beam. Once lying on a treatment table, a technician will press a hand-held laser instrument against the area that requires treatment; its tip features cooling gel which protects and minimizes discomfort for optimal results.
Your technician will repeat this process across the entire treatment area until hair growth has significantly reduced or vanished altogether. At least six sessions should be scheduled four to eight weeks apart for optimal results; it is wise to schedule your appointments in advance to avoid delays due to busy seasons, as well as avoid your appointment being forgotten about altogether.
How long will the results last?
Of those treated, most see significant results within 12 weeks after their first laser hair removal treatment session, though results may take longer for those living with PCOS as it often leads to thicker and darker unwanted hair growth. Your practitioner will work with you during your consultation session to customize a plan tailored specifically to meet your needs and aesthetic goals.
Laser hair removal works by applying energy to the surface of your skin and targeting melanin pigment in hair follicles, with laser beams directed directly at them. When laser light hits this melanin pigment, it is destroyed and therefore the hair follicle itself is eliminated. However, new hair growth only occurs during active phases of cycle for 20% of hair follicles at any given moment; multiple treatments must therefore be undertaken in order to reach all active phases in time and target and destroy each individual follicle before new growth can begin again.
Once you’ve completed a laser hair removal course, maintenance sessions every 4-8 weeks may be necessary in order to keep the active phase active and prevent new growth from emerging.
When selecting a clinic for laser hair removal, ensure it employs trained, professional practitioners. This can reduce risks of side effects while making your experience as comfortable as possible. Furthermore, look for clinics registered with an appropriate governing body which show they meet set standards in training and expertise.
Before scheduling your laser hair removal appointment, shave the area that needs treatment with an electric razor that has been properly cleaned in order to target and destroy hair follicles more effectively. Waxing or plucking will only complicate this process further and make targeting and destroying follicles harder for the laser.
Your practitioner will likely provide instructions for aftercare of the skin after receiving treatment, including applying a cold compress to the area for 10 minutes immediately following and applying sunscreen when going outdoors.
