Laser treatments target hair follicles when they are in their active growing phase; however, hair follicles go through cycles of shedding and dormancy.
Laser skin resurfacing may result in darker pigmentation (hyperpigmentation) or lighter pigmentation (hypopigmentation), so use bleaching creams to speed fading – your physician can recommend an appropriate regimen.
Face and Neck
Laser skin resurfacing treatments use laser energy to treat scars and discolorations while simultaneously creating healthy-looking skin on the surface. They reduce fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production; furthermore they enhance loose or sagging skin by encouraging natural healing processes within the body and increasing elastin.
Men and women with minor skin concerns may only require one laser treatment session to achieve improved texture and an even skin tone. Once their results have been realized, regular maintenance activities like daily sunscreen application and dermatologist-recommended skin care products may keep the laser treatment results from dissipating over time.
Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing involves applying a pattern of controlled damage to the surface of the skin in order to induce collagen and elastin production, thus improving fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing texture, and making skin appear younger.
Once hair regrowth occurs after laser treatments, it typically appears with lighter color and texture than before treatment; however, multiple treatments may be needed in order to permanently rid an area of face or neck from hair growth.
Therefore, we often suggest that patients avoid plucking or waxing between sessions; we instead ask that they shave the area to maintain healthy hair growth cycles and achieve successful results.
Laser treatments may lead to permanent changes to your skin’s pigmentation; these effects are most frequently noticed among those with darker complexions. Some pigmentation changes may be reversed with additional treatments or switching laser techniques.
Milia (tiny white bumps caused by trapped oils) are one of the main risks of laser resurfacing and should be minimized by limiting makeup, moisturizers and greasy food intake prior to and post procedure. Furthermore, infection is another potential complication, particularly when treating areas on your face or neck with an active history of cold sore outbreaks; your doctor may advise taking antiviral medication prior to beginning laser treatments to protect yourself from outbreaks. Lastly, avoid unprotected sun exposure prior to and post laser procedures by wearing broad spectrum sunscreen that protects from both ultraviolet A rays as well as UVA rays rays.
Bikini Area
Bikini areas are sensitive zones for many women. They’re susceptible to razor burn, shaving rash, ingrown hairs and can be challenging to control using other methods like waxing. Laser treatments offer an alternative that may reduce or eliminate these issues and give your bikini line an improved aesthetic.
Preventing sun exposure or using sunless tanning creams at least 2-3 weeks before your laser hair follicle treatment is key in order to successfully targeting pigmented hair follicles with laser energy and eliminating them. Exposure could result in burns as well as hinder the laser from targeting their pigmentation efficiently and destroying it effectively.
For maximum effectiveness, laser treatments should be scheduled every 6-7 weeks initially. To see optimal results in cases such as PCOS which can cause excessive hair growth, additional sessions may be required for optimal results.
Brazilian and Hollywood styles of bikini liners offer you various choices when selecting your ideal bikini style, the latter of which removes all hair from the top, sides, labia area. However, for personal preferences as well as desired amounts of removal. Your ideal style will depend on this factor alone.
Laser hair removal for bikini areas typically requires 6-10 sessions to achieve long-term, potentially permanent results. You may require touch up sessions periodically in order to keep up with new hairs that have come into existence or to maintain current results.
plucking or waxing between laser sessions is crucial as this will remove hairs from their roots, leaving nothing for the laser to target. Shaving is acceptable but be sure to shave in the direction of hair growth without using harsh or scented shaving products. Body washes containing moisturizers may cause a burning sensation during treatment; for optimal results use simple, mild soap or shower gel instead.
Back
Back pain is an unfortunate reality for many individuals, and noninvasive therapies are often needed to help alleviate symptoms. Cold laser therapy is one such non-invasive therapy option which specifically targets the source of back discomfort to promote healing and alleviate symptoms in various ways, including increasing collagen production, elevating endorphin levels and increasing circulation to decrease inflammation. Furthermore, its precise nature allows physicians to tailor it precisely according to each patient’s individual needs and requirements.
Treatment typically involves placing a handheld flashlight-sized device over the affected area for 30 seconds to several minutes, providing gentle yet soothing sensations and instantaneous results. Patients may experience slight redness after treatment but this will fade within days; following completion, patients should avoid sun exposure and choose skin care regimens without ingredients that might trigger an adverse reaction.
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular procedure among men with unwanted back hair, with results lasting for months after just six or seven treatments. For best results, schedule treatments every four or six weeks as this will coincide with natural hair growth cycles and yield lasting results.
Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD) has also proven successful. During this procedure, a probe equipped with laser is inserted into the disc space and gently used to remove tissue that’s causing nerve compression and pain.
While PLDD surgery has proven more successful than traditional procedures in relieving herniated discs, it may not be suitable for everyone. Degenerative spine conditions or those who experience severe back pain that has not responded to other treatments may not benefit. A 2015 study demonstrated that microdiscectomy performed better at relieving herniated discs and decreasing pain levels than PLDD; nonetheless, it’s essential to discuss all available options with your physician prior to making a decision.
Legs
Laser hair removal on legs is one of the most frequently sought solutions. Many women experience unwanted leg hair that requires constant shaving or waxing to manage. Laser treatments offer a permanent solution, enabling you to return to all of your normal activities quickly and painlessly.
Ohio State plastic surgeons offering laser hair removal will put on special glasses to protect their eyes, as well as apply topical anesthetic to make treatment more comfortable. When laser energy is delivered to hair follicles targeted by dark pigment, heat from its laser energy heats and destroys it, effectively stopping that particular follicle from producing hair in future cycles.
Laser treatments for hair removal are most successful when targeted to follicles in their active growing stage, known as the Anagen phase. Only around 15-20% of body hair will ever reach this phase at any one time; other strands have either dormantized, shed off, or moved into catagen phase where growth continues but production halts; during laser hair removal only those follicles in Anagen will be targeted by laser.
Before receiving laser hair removal treatments, it is recommended to shave the area that will be treated while avoiding waxing or plucking. The laser targets pigment in hair follicles which must be found without interference from other pigmentation on skin – so shaving helps ensure maximum efficiency for treatment while still being gentle enough not to cause razor bumps or ingrown hairs.
Before beginning laser treatments for hair removal, tanning or using fake tanners should be avoided as sun’s UV rays can damage skin and make laser treatments less effective. Furthermore, smoking interferes with hormonal balance that controls hair growth causing more growth to take place resulting in less effective treatments overall.
Once you have completed a series of laser treatments, the results can last years and give you silky-smooth legs without shaving or waxing! Touch-up sessions every year or two may be needed to keep up the smooth, beautiful appearance and prevent unwanted hair regrowth.
