Laser hair removal is generally safe when performed by licensed professionals, although there can be rare side effects such as discoloration, scarring and blistering of the skin. Furthermore, it may temporarily alter its pigment.
Hair typically regrows after laser treatment; if it does come back it typically grows back lighter and less noticeable than before.
No.
Hair growth in the bikini area is typically thick, coarse, and dark in colour – making it hard to remove with traditional methods such as shaving or waxing. This leaves skin feeling irritated and rough while ingrown hairs become painful to remove. Hair removal laser offers an efficient solution that permanently reduces hair growth in this area.
Laser Hair Removal (LHR) is also much less painful than waxing. While some individuals experience discomfort during treatment, most clients describe the sensation as being similar to that of a rubber band snapping against the skin. Numbing cream and cooling gel may be used during sessions in order to alleviate any potential pain during treatments.
Initial sessions of laser hair removal may be more uncomfortable than later ones due to differing stages of hair cycle progression among individual follicles, but once all follicles have been treated for their next growth cycle this should no longer be a factor. It typically requires 6-10+ treatments in order to achieve long-term results from laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal involves using a laser beam to penetrate a targeted area and disable hair from regrowing, effectively rendering them permanent. Laser treatments are a safe solution suitable for all areas of the body including bikini lines; it’s best to visit an accredited technician when undertaking treatments to achieve maximum effectiveness with minimum side effects.
Redness and swelling are among the most commonly experienced side effects associated with laser hair removal, usually resolving within hours or taking over-the-counter painkillers to alleviate them. More serious side effects, however, such as blisters or skin crusting, are less frequent but should still be avoided by keeping affected areas out of direct sunlight and refraining from using products which further irritate skin (e.g. scented soaps/lotions) for three days post treatment.
Your laser technician will discuss how many treatments will be necessary to attain the results you are after during a consultation, taking into account factors like area being treated, skin type and any existing health or hormonal issues as a determining factor.
Laser hair removal is one of the most permanent and effective forms of hair removal available, though it does not stop all growth entirely; rather it acts to drastically decrease it to allow extended periods without shaving.
Yes.
Bikini skin can be thick and dark in color, which makes shaving, waxing and depilation challenging to accomplish. Shaving can cause ingrown hairs and rashes while waxing is time consuming. Hair removal laser treatments work to eliminate hair beneath the surface of the skin to help stop further regrowth as well as ingrown hairs from emerging – meaning long-term coverage without needing shaving, waxing or other methods for hair removal.
Laser hair removal utilizes light energy from a laser beam, heating the pigment of hair shafts until they no longer grow back, with minimal risks for all skin types. For optimal results it is essential that a qualified practitioner administers and performs this treatment safely, offering advice and performing it according to his/her recommendation. Following any aftercare advice will ensure you do not experience side effects such as skin changes, scarring or blisters as a result of treatment.
Laser hair removal can seem to be painful at first, but that is not true. There may be slight discomfort at the start but not unbearable; similar to small pinches or snapping of skin. As treatments progress and discomfort decreases with each session completed, you can expect 80-85% reduction in growth after completion of a course.
Prior to your first treatment session, a patch test is conducted so you can familiarize yourself with the sensation of laser hair removal treatment on your bikini area and allay any concerns about pain. To minimize discomfort during a laser hair removal session, paracetamol should be taken before and cold compresses used after.
Before receiving laser treatment for dark complexions, it is crucial that they discuss how their skin will respond. A skin bleaching cream may be prescribed in order to prepare for the procedure safely, and use of sunless skin creams or sunbeds may alter skin coloration which prevents laser from working effectively.
The number of sessions required will depend on both your skin tone and hair growth cycle, but typically six-8 sessions should be spaced 4-6 weeks apart for best results. Once your course of treatment has concluded, maintenance sessions every 2-3 months may be necessary in order to maintain steady reduction of growth as well as reduce any fine hairs that aren’t responding as quickly to laser treatment. Labia and bum areas typically have thicker skin that takes longer to respond.
