Laser hair removal is an efficient and safe way to rid yourself of unsightly unwanted hair. Laser light absorbed by melanin in your skin damages its root follicle, inhibiting future hair growth.
Unfortunately, however, some individuals may experience discomfort during a procedure; its intensity will depend on which area is being treated as well as each individual patient’s pain threshold.
Pain
Unwanted hair growth can be uncomfortable on certain parts of the body. Shaving, waxing and tweezing are temporary solutions to reduce unwanted hair growth; for a more permanent solution consider laser hair removal. A beam of light targets and damages melanin chromophores in the skin to stop further hair growth while leaving surrounding tissue undamaged. Laser hair removal is noninvasive process that does not require anesthesia or stitches and usually only causes minor discomfort during treatment – so be prepared! Getting maximum results takes preparation!
Before receiving laser treatments, it’s advisable to avoid tanning or sun products in order to protect the skin from burns and lessen any discomfort caused by its heat. Furthermore, washing the area prior to treatment is advised in order to ensure it’s clean and bare.
As part of your treatment, pulses of laser energy will be administered via the handpiece. This energy penetrates deep into your skin to reach hair follicles, damaging them and stopping their production. Furthermore, there’s a cooling system built into this laser to minimize discomfort during this treatment and ensure you remain relaxed during it.
Your number of sessions may depend on which areas and hair types you’re trying to treat; your face and underarms might require 8-10 sessions while legs/bikini line might only require 5-6. Your technician will customize a frequency schedule based on results you hope to achieve.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) provides another form of hair removal, using broad spectrum light that doesn’t focus on just one wavelength. While IPL may cause less pain than diode lasers, its results aren’t as effective.
Numbing cream
Laser hair removal works by emitting light energy that penetrates into the roots of unwanted hair, damaging them permanently and eliminating the need for waxing and shaving. While treatment does cause some discomfort, using a numbing cream during laser hair removal can reduce this pain significantly and make the procedure much more pleasant. Numbing creams contain lidocaine-containing agents; most pharmacies sell these creams without prescription but the Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings about overusing numbing creams as too much use could result in life-threatening side effects; overuse could even lead to life-threatening side effects; see our Food and Drug Administration warnings about overuse as overuse can lead to life-threatening side effects resulting from overuse of numbing agents for this reason alone!
Before commencing with laser hair removal, it is recommended that the area to be treated is thoroughly cleansed of dirt or oil to allow the numbing cream to work more quickly and evenly across the area being treated. Furthermore, plastic wrap may help keep excess numbing cream out of pores of skin thereby protecting from accidental seeping into pores of skin during treatment.
Numbing creams should be applied 30 minutes prior to laser treatments, taking approximately 10 minutes for them to take effect. Ice can also be used effectively as an numbing agent – although its results won’t last as long.
Laser hair removal may sound painful, but it is actually far less unpleasant than waxing or shaving. Most clients report no discomfort during their sessions – the level of discomfort will depend on which area is being treated and its thickness and color of hair.
Diode laser hair removal treatments can be an excellent way of permanently eliminating unwanted hair, as it targets even the finest and lightest follicles compared with other laser types. Most clients will require multiple sessions before seeing lasting results from laser hair removal treatments.
Lightening cream
Diode laser hair removal uses light to permanently disable hair growth by targeting individual follicles and disabling them from producing further hair follicles. It is more comfortable than traditional depilation methods and typically takes only several sessions, depending on the area being treated. Please be aware that diode laser treatments may cause swelling or redness of skin; to manage any side effects you can use ice wrapped in clean cloth or over-the-counter pain relievers, as recommended by your technician.
Diode laser hair removal has quickly become one of the most popular choices among both men and women due to its efficiency and versatility. Diode lasers work on all skin tones, including face, arms and legs – with treatment times taken as little as 15 minutes for both light and dark hair removal treatments.
Light energy from laser treatments is absorbed by melanin present in hair follicles, heating them up and leading to their destruction. For maximum comfort during this process, diode lasers typically incorporate cooling technologies as part of their laser hair removal treatments to minimize discomfort for patients while safely absorbing light energy without transference to nearby skin tissue. Diode lasers offer wider spectrum wavelengths than IPL treatments which makes them suitable for all skin tones and hair colors.
Diode laser hair removal treatments are extremely safe for your skin and body compared to other hair removal methods like waxing or shaving; in fact, they’re even safer. Unfortunately, diode laser treatments take longer to completely rid yourself of unwanted hair; therefore multiple sessions may be required depending on its size and darkness – typically eight-10 sessions should suffice in eliminating unwanted strands for good.
Are you tired of shaving and waxing body hair to no avail? Orlando Dermatology offers diode laser hair removal as a safe and effective solution. Diode laser can permanently eliminate unwanted hair without risk of ingrowns and rashes – contact us now for more information about this safe yet effective technique!
Injections
Diode laser hair removal employs cutting-edge technology that’s safe and gentle on all skin types. There is no typical pain-related symptoms with diode laser treatment and EPILOU salon’s modern Spec3 Hybrid Diode Laser doesn’t even make your skin feel hot afterwards! Slight skin sensitivity may occur for a short period after each session but should dissipate quickly.
During treatment, rapid pulses of laser energy are delivered from a handheld device and directed onto your skin in order to target hair follicles that produce unwanted hair growth. The laser energy heats melanin pigment that contributes to its formation; this destroys or disables its receptor sites, stopping future hair regrowth while permanently reducing overall hair count.
For optimal results, multiple sessions should be scheduled. This allows the laser to target individual hair follicles at different points throughout their growth cycles and protect against being reactivated by testosterone, helping permanent hair reduction to occur more effectively. Depending on your body type and desired results of permanent hair reduction, eight to 10 treatments sessions may be necessary before reaching that desired goal.
The YAG laser boasts a shorter wavelength than its diode laser counterpart, making it suitable for darker skin tones as well as lighter ones. Unfortunately, however, fine hair may not respond as effectively, and therefore this treatment would work better with thicker coarser locks. Additionally, more treatment sessions may be necessary as this laser targets hair follicles differently.
Both YAG and diode lasers are FDA-approved, giving you peace of mind they are both safe for your skin type. As always, be sure to consult a dermatologist first before beginning any laser treatment, and ensure you feel at ease with the type of laser being used on you.
For any inquiries regarding your skin or which laser will best meet your specific needs, Peace Clinic dermatologists can assist in selecting an ideal laser for you and hair color type. Furthermore, they’ll inform you what to expect during a treatment session session.
