Laser hair removal works when the pigment in your hair follicles absorbs light energy and converts it to heat energy, producing heat which destroys and stops further hair growth. Laser treatments work best on darker-haired individuals since dark-colored follicles absorb light more readily.
The number of sessions you need depends on your skin and hair type
Laser light emitting from a laser gun targets dark pigment in hair follicles and damages or destroys them, leaving your skin smooth and free of unwanted growth. Following several treatment sessions, hair follicles become inactive, and it may take six or more to see results that meet your expectations.
Your doctor will use a handheld device to press against the surface of your skin before activating a laser treatment, creating what feels like elastic band snaps on your skin and lasting anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour. Your doctor may apply topical anesthetic in order to minimize discomfort; some individuals also choose to wear goggles during this treatment session for added protection.
Once your laser hair removal sessions have concluded, no more shaving, waxing, or salon visits will be needed; and best of all – your results are permanent! You may still come in occasionally for touch ups though.
If you are planning to undergo laser hair removal, it is essential that you locate a licensed medical provider with extensive experience in this field. Make sure they possess appropriate qualifications prior to scheduling any sessions, and register them as part of an association that ensures they meet certain training and skill standards.
Laser hair removal may not be cheap, but it can often be more cost-effective than buying razors and waxes. Multiple sessions may be required in order to completely stop hair growth; package deals offered by some service providers may help lower overall costs for laser treatments.
Are you ready to ditch razors and become hairfree forever? Contact DermaNuva immediately and book a consultation! Our experienced team can help determine how many laser hair removal sessions would best fit your individual skin and hair type; together during the consultation session we can devise a tailor-made treatment plan that’s tailor-made just for you.
The length of your treatment sessions
Your treatment sessions may vary in duration depending on who is being treated, though typically each will last around an hour. Therefore, it’s essential that when scheduling appointments you schedule enough time for laser therapies to take effect without becoming overwhelming.
Laser hair removal works by passing light through your skin and being absorbed by pigment in your follicles, which then produces heat, which damages them enough so as to stop growing hair again – meaning over multiple sessions, your unwanted hair will gradually diminish and eventually go away altogether.
Laser hair removal can be an excellent solution for men and women looking to rid themselves of unwanted body hair. Compared to traditional shaving, which can be both messy and painful, laser hair removal is both quick and painless – perfect for use on areas such as the face, underarms, bikini line and legs.
Dr. Michele Green at DermaNuva can help you determine how many laser hair removal treatments will best fit your needs by conducting an initial consultation, during which she will review your skin type and goals before creating an individualized hair removal treatment program tailored specifically for you.
Once you’ve completed laser treatments, it may take a few weeks before you see results from them. This is because not all hair grows at the same pace; generally speaking, hair grows through four different stages:
At any point in time, 15%-20% of your hair are actively growing and can be targeted by laser treatment. At any one point in time, up to a fifth are in this active stage whereas most remain in ‘Catagen’ phase where their outer sheath drops off and the hair falls out naturally. When receiving laser hair removal treatments, only those strands in their active stage will be targeted and destroyed by the laser – gradually thinnin out your mane without worrying about razor burn or stubble!
The type of laser your doctor uses
Selecting the appropriate laser hair removal device can make treatment more effective and manageable. As technology evolves, new models exist which are safer and more effective on different skin types – although be mindful that not all at-home devices are FDA-approved to use on body. When shopping, take special precautions!
If you have sensitive skin, it’s advisable to speak to an aesthetician before embarking on at-home laser treatments. They have the training and expertise needed to identify which laser type will best suit your skin tone and hair color as well as help determine how many sessions will be necessary to provide long-term results.
Diode or ND:YAG lasers are among the most commonly used for hair removal, providing a powerful pulse of light that targets melanin (pigment) in hair to stop it regrowing, while damaging hair follicles to stop producing new hair growth. Some devices and lasers may be more effective at reducing dark or blond hair depending on device and skin tone.
Not only is selecting an effective laser hair removal device crucial, but avoiding sun exposure prior to and following sessions is equally essential. Sun’s rays may interfere with their effectiveness while potentially leading to side effects like burns or hyperpigmentation (dark marks). Shaving before each laser treatment session ensures the device can easily locate hair follicles.
If your doctor advises using a numbing cream prior to laser hair removal, be sure to abide by their directions. Although numbing creams can reduce pain associated with laser treatments, every person’s pain tolerance differs. Some individuals describe laser hair removal as feeling like rubber bands snapping against their skin, while others find it more uncomfortable than waxing.
After your laser treatment, you may experience redness and swelling for several hours afterward, which is generally manageable with cold compresses or topical steroids. Furthermore, it is recommended to apply broad spectrum sunscreen over the area that was treated between sessions for optimal protection against sun damage.
The number of hair follicles you have
Laser hair removal works by targeting dark pigments and destroying their follicles. After several treatments, your hair follicles will become so damaged they no longer produce hair; however, additional sessions must still be received to fully rid yourself of all hair follicles from your skin and eliminate unwanted growth.
Your permanent results depend on both the area you are treating and type of hair growing there, for instance arm and leg follicles tend to produce hair faster than facial ones; thus, more treatments will likely be required than with other parts of the body.
Hair on certain parts of the body tends to grow thicker and darker than others, such as back hair which typically develops thicker than facial or arm hair. Therefore, more treatments will likely be required in order to eradicate the back hair than with thinner lighter locks.
Age and hormonal changes also impact how many laser hair removal sessions you require, as hormones affect how quickly follicles regenerate following laser treatments sessions. Your age-related hormonal shifts could also determine this factor.
Laser hair removal offers an effective and safe solution to this common problem of unwanted body hair growth. Treatments destroy hair follicles and roots so they no longer produce new hair growth – an advantage over other removal methods that do not take as long to work.
However, laser hair removal isn’t permanent and will require touch-up treatments every year or two in order to keep unwanted hair from growing back again. While it may be long process, the end result will certainly make up for it: once all unwanted hair has been eradicated from your body you can enjoy life without worrying about shaving, waxing or tweezing!
