Brazilian hair absorbs light well, and therefore responds well to laser treatment. Therefore, avoid plucking, waxing and shaving prior to your session for best results.
Some hairs will eventually regrowth, though usually in lighter color and texture than their predecessors. Multiple treatments are required to curb growth in an area. You may require annual maintenance sessions.
1. It’s not painful
Laser hair removal has quickly become one of the more sought-after solutions for women seeking to remove unwanted body hair. This treatment is effective and doesn’t cause ingrown hairs like shaving and waxing do; additionally, lasers prevent new hair follicles from growing, thus slowing hair growth over time and prolonging results. Although laser treatments may cause pain depending on individual tolerance for pain threshold, particularly because the groin area has greater skin sensitivity than other parts of the body.
Before your session, it is recommended that you drink lots of water to prevent dehydration, which could worsen your experience. A mild pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medication may help alleviate discomfort; it is advisable to discuss this matter with your therapist beforehand so they can customize the setting to best meet your needs and make you as comfortable as possible during treatment.
Initial discomfort after Brazilian laser hair removal treatment will subside quickly; you might experience redness or swelling that dissipates quickly; furthermore, aloe vera could provide temporary relief by soothing any itching that arises after treatment.
At each treatment session, laser’s heat will target and destroy any dark pigment present in your hair follicles and stop further growth. Since some hairs can still be in anagen phase after multiple sessions are administered, it’s wise to have additional sessions done at regular intervals. Furthermore, we advise using a moisturizer post-treatment in order to keep the area hydrated; picking at crusted skin could result in bleeding and scarring.
Your treatment may cause redness, itching and flaking of the treated area of skin. You should avoid direct sunlight as this could lead to sunburn; alternatively you can moisturize these affected areas using gentle creams or oils instead. In order to protect this delicate skin from further irritation avoid hot showers and baths for maximum effect.
2. It’s not invasive
Laser hair removal offers an ideal alternative for those who find waxing or shaving uncomfortable in sensitive areas; it is safe, quick, and minimally invasive compared to its alternatives which require monthly visits for maintenance.
Laser machines emit pulses of light that penetrate the skin and target individual hair follicles to cause permanent hair loss. Results typically take several sessions before becoming noticeable, though your individual growth cycle could play a factor here as well.
Some individuals may experience some discomfort or heat sensation during laser hair removal sessions. A topical numbing cream can help alleviate pain; many clinics provide these products to ensure patients remain comfortable. Some individuals also report redness and swelling similar to what’s experienced after waxing sessions; these side effects should resolve themselves within 24 hours.
Prior to beginning laser treatments, it’s crucial that the pubic area be thoroughly shaved to remove all unwanted hair from its surface. Any trace of unwanted hair could cause the laser treatment to misfire and burn the skin; therefore it is vital that all unwanted hair be thoroughly removed from its surface. During your session, laser light penetrates deep into the pubic area, targeting hair-producing cells for destruction; once healed, healing may lead to new growth that’s darker in tone due to hormonal fluctuations during regrowth; this can be prevented with regular touch up treatments.
Dry skin can be one of the side effects of laser hair removal treatments, often caused by its intense heat. Moisturizing affected areas may help minimize this issue and picking at crusted skin could lead to infection. In order to make laser treatments as successful as possible, tanning or using self-tanners in the weeks leading up to treatment should also be avoided, as they affect melanin levels which make laser work harder.
3. It’s not expensive
Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to shaving and waxing that does not leave behind bumps, red skin irritation or ingrown hairs – only taking a few sessions can produce an undetectable Brazilian or bikini line for weeks after treatment.
Laser hair removal for intimate areas may seem intimidating or embarrassing, but bear in mind that your practitioner has likely already conducted this procedure on many other clients – it should just feel like another day at the clinic for them! Though you may experience discomfort during treatment, do not worry too much about undressing and showing someone your private parts.
Laser treatments work by targeting the epidermis of your hair follicle. As light energy passes through it, its energy converts into heat that destroys the hair follicle and stops future hair growth. Furthermore, the laser device also cools your skin as it works to ensure no painful sensations occur during treatment; if discomfort arises however, consult your practitioner about using topical numbing cream or other ways of alleviating pain reduction.
Before your laser treatment begins, the area to be treated will need to be shaved. Your practitioner can help you shave an appropriate amount for either Bikini, Full Hollywood, or Turkish waxes so the laser can target only your follicles and not surrounding skin. This ensures an accurate result.
Once your laser treatments have taken place, there may be some hair regrowth; this is because hair cycles naturally go into resting phases after periods of growth. To combat this regrowth, consider scheduling touch-up sessions at regular intervals to maintain Brazilian glamor!
At LivSmooth, our touch-up sessions are included in the cost of your initial laser treatment so you don’t have to spend extra on unruly hairs that crop up now and again! Contact us now for more information or a consultation, we are more than happy to help!
4. It’s not permanent
Genital areas can be tricky places to remove hair from, even with professional help like shaving or waxing. Even then, getting all the hair and ingrowns off using razor blades or hot wax can result in painful bumps, ingrowns, or rashes – laser hair removal for Brazilians may provide you with a quick solution without all that aggravation!
Contrary to shaving or waxing, laser hair removal involves targeting the actual hair follicle rather than simply trimming off its surface. This puts dormant the follicle, leading to thinner and finer strands when they regrowth; plus there are fewer ingrowns hairs, abrasions and rashes as a result of laser treatment.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that laser hair removal is not permanent. While laser hair removal will significantly decrease unwanted hair in an area, regrowth may occur as a result of hormonal fluctuations, medications or stress factors beyond your control – thus necessitating regular treatments in order to achieve your desired results.
Prep for laser hair removal by shaving (excluding labia ) the night before or morning of your appointment with shaving oil, taking care not to irritate any sensitive areas such as your labia. Furthermore, it’s advisable not to use highly scented soaps or wax the area leading up to the session, and tanning could increase hyperpigmentation post treatment.
Laser hair removal for your Brazilian can be daunting, but remember that your technician is experienced with this area and will do everything possible to make you comfortable during treatment. Don’t allow embarrassment to turn you away from something that will improve your life in the long run – your therapist wants you to be healthy and won’t judge any decisions made regarding the genital area! Most important of all is taking steps toward keeping your skin in tiptop condition – book your initial Brazilian laser hair removal appointment soon!
