Laser hair removal uses light energy to target pigment in unwanted hair, stopping or delaying its growth and eventually leading to permanent reduction. Usually multiple treatment sessions are required in order to reach permanent reduction.
If you plan to undergo laser hair removal, be mindful to limit sunless skin creams that darken the skin, and refrain from waxing or plucking unwanted hair for at least six weeks prior to treatment.
Treatment Area
Millions of people suffer from unwanted facial hair that is embarrassing and difficult to remove with shaving, tweezing or waxing alone. While these temporary fixes are time-consuming and costly, laser facial hair removal offers safe and permanent reduction of unwanted hair without harming skin tone or damaging surrounding tissue. Treatment sessions will vary depending on where hair removal needs to occur as well as skin tone of each individual client.
Laser treatments tend to be quick and comfortable to undergo. A topical numbing cream may be applied prior to the procedure to minimize discomfort; each pulse of the laser takes less than a second and can destroy multiple hair follicles at once; most patients only feel a mild sensation that resembles rubber band snapping against their skin.
Women often struggle with unwanted facial hair that grows above the lip or in between brows, leading to low self-esteem and itching. Laser hair removal can make an immense difference to one’s self-esteem and confidence – this service is provided at Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Institute by expert dermatologists for total facial coverage.
Men also feel frustrated about having to shave their necklines, cheeks and chins regularly; this results in razor burn and itchy skin that often results from this constant need. Laser hair removal offers an effective solution that saves both time and money while improving confidence while relieving irritation caused by shaving.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it is best to minimize exposure to the sun by wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen and using sunless tanning products, as they may darken your outer layers and disturb hair follicles. Also avoid plucking, waxing or electrolysis treatments that disrupt these methods because these could affect how effective laser treatments become.
Before beginning treatment, a patch test will be conducted to make sure that your skin does not respond adversely to laser beam. Once approved, the procedure can begin; goggles must be worn during your session in order to protect eyes from laser light beam. It may cause redness or swelling immediately following your session which should subside within hours of treatment completion.
Skin Tone
Unwanted hair on the face and body can be both frustrating and embarrassing for men and women. Shaving, waxing and plucking may provide temporary relief but rarely last. Laser hair removal offers a safe, non-invasive solution that can effectively eradicate unwanted hair in almost all areas of the face and body with long-term effects when performed by an experienced dermatologist – no matter your skin tone or hair color!
Step one should be meeting with a cosmetic dermatologist or experienced laser specialist to arrange a consultation. Your provider may ask some questions about your hair and skin color to make sure the appropriate laser treatments are used, and try to keep any exfoliating products such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), or beta-hydroxy acids out of use prior to treatments as these could make skin more sensitive.
After your initial consultation, hair removal begins in earnest. First, your provider will apply a numbing gel to the treatment area before using a handheld device to snip away at hair follicles with precision and swiftness. Patients typically describe their experience as feeling similar to warm pinpricks or the snapping of rubber bands against their skin.
Once the laser treatment has been completed, your dermatologist will provide aftercare instructions. It’s best to refrain from exercise, shaving, bleaching and waxing for 24 hours post treatment and avoid direct sunlight during that time.
Individual results will depend on how often and for how long treatments are administered; typically six to eight sessions should produce permanent hair reduction. It’s wise to schedule follow-up maintenance appointments a few times annually after your last one; keeping the skin moisturized can also strengthen its protective barrier and ward off unwanted hair; skin cream with ceramides is ideal.
Hair Coarseness
Unwanted hair on the face and body can create feelings of self-consciousness in both men and women, while traditional methods like shaving, plucking, waxing or threading only offer temporary solutions. Laser hair removal offers permanent hair reduction with just a short series of treatment sessions.
Coarse hair is an inherited trait, and can vary in form according to genetics: straight, wavy, curly or tightly coily styles all fall under this category. No matter its style or length, coarser than other varieties of hair has thicker shafts with rough textures that feel like tiny pebbles when run between your fingers – though with proper care and attention it can still look lush and healthy.
Though some individuals naturally have coarse hair, others can develop it due to medical conditions, medications, or genetic disorders. If this is the cause of your coarseness, treatment such as hormone replacement therapy or medication may be required in order to correct it.
Hormonal imbalance is one of the primary sources of facial hair growth, affecting both men and women alike. If you suffer from unwanted facial hair on your upper lip, chin or sideburns, oral treatments like birth control pills or Spironolactone may provide beneficial solutions in conjunction with laser hair removal treatments.
As facial and neck skin is more delicate than other areas, you may require multiple laser hair removal sessions in order to achieve desired results. Dr. Green will evaluate both your skin tone and hair color during an initial consultation to devise an individualized treatment plan for you.
Laser hair removal works by sending beams of laser energy down each individual hair shaft, damaging its follicle and permanently stopping new growth. Anagen-phase hairs should fall out within five-14 days; you can speed this process along by rubbing or scrubbing. It is crucial that patients follow pre- and post-treatment instructions from their healthcare providers so they achieve optimal results and minimize risks.
Hair Color
Unwanted hair growth is a cosmetic concern for both men and women alike, making traditional methods such as shaving, waxing, or plucking time-consuming and producing only temporary results. Laser hair removal provides a safe, fast, and effective method to permanently eliminate unwanted hair for lasting cosmetic results.
Your laser hair removal session needs depend on your skin tone, type of hair you have and area being treated. Meeting with a dermatologist to discuss options can help determine whether laser hair removal will achieve your aesthetic goals.
For optimal results, it is wise to avoid using hair removal methods like tweezing and waxing between laser hair removal sessions. Such methods remove hair follicles from their roots, making it impossible for laser energy to target pigment and destroy follicles effectively. In addition, sunlight exposure before and after treatments could alter your skin tone in such a way as to alter results from laser hair removal procedures.
At your consultation, Dr. Green will assess both your skin tone and treatment area to make sure laser hair removal is right for you. She’ll work closely with you to create a plan tailored specifically to your concerns and aesthetic goals.
Most individuals require multiple laser hair removal sessions for lasting results. Sessions should be scheduled four to eight weeks apart to align with your natural hair growth cycle and achieve maximum effectiveness.
Laser hair removal sessions typically are relatively painless; however, you may experience redness or irritation in the treatment area immediately following each session; this should subside within hours or days – to speed up this process use a cooling gel or apply ice packs directly onto the treatment area.
Before and after laser hair removal treatment, sun exposure must be limited in order to keep skin from darkening too quickly or lightening too easily. If sunlight must come into contact with treated areas, make sure that sunscreen with at least 30 SPF protection is worn to shield it from possible sun damage.
