Laser hair removal works by targeting both the follicles and roots of unwanted hair growth, so for maximum effectiveness it is advisable to shave the area prior to treatment. To enhance results it may also help if shaves are performed before appointments are scheduled.
Waxing pulls the hair straight from its roots under your skin, meaning the laser cannot target it and could potentially cause irreparable harm to your skin.
Waxing
If you plan on receiving laser hair removal, it’s best to wait several weeks before waxing, plucking or using hair removal creams in the area where laser treatment will occur. This will allow hair growth at a healthy length which makes targeting and destroying with laser easier; since laser works by targeting pigment in hair follicles; if too dark for targeted by the laser then treatment won’t be effective.
Before having laser treatment, it’s also recommended that you refrain from sunbathing as this can increase melanin in your hair and alter results. In addition, any products designed to lighten skin tone could interfere with this process and make detecting changes between treatments harder.
Misconceptions about laser hair removal often include that shavng between sessions is impossible; this is far from true and could actually inhibit the success of treatments. Shaving will prevent your follicles from reaching their anagen, or growth stage and therefore make laser treatments ineffective as it cannot target and destroy these follicles effectively.
After laser treatment, it’s normal to see some hair fall out as part of its natural cycle; this is actually a good sign that the laser has worked effectively as it indicates which hairs were damaged by it and will no longer grow back.
Before undergoing laser therapy, it’s recommended that you shave the area as this will make it much simpler for the laser to target and destroy hair follicles. However, for ongoing maintenance it may be more effective to wax rather than shave since waxing grabs the hair from its source and pulls it out from its roots, making laser therapy all the easier to utilize.
Shaving
Shaving is an effective hair removal method, particularly for smaller areas. Unfortunately, though it does not target the roots or follicles of hair follicles directly and as a result can leave the surface of your skin feeling irritated after shaving; additionally the sharp blades of a razor may cause cuts on your skin that can be painful to treat.
Waxing, however, can be quite an unpleasant experience. Not only is it time-consuming and messy; you must also have patience in order for it to give results that last several weeks at least. Finally, waxing requires dedication as you must wait until new growth reemerges before waxing again.
Waxing and shaving can both interfere with laser treatments, so it’s best to refrain from them in the days leading up to your laser appointment. Shaving removes hair from the surface of the skin which prevents laser energy from penetrating into its roots to destroy hair follicles.
Similar to waxing or shaving after your laser session, waxing and shaving should also be avoided after having laser therapy done. As laser treatment works by targeting darker pigments of hair on top of lighter colored skin tones, any changes such as waxing or shaving could confuse the machine and result in damage to its surface instead.
Are you curious to learn more about laser hair removal? Book an initial consultation and we will give you all of the information and answers necessary for preparation for treatment, plus any other inquiries that arise. We look forward to helping you achieve smoother skin!
Using Depilatory Creams
Depilatory creams may offer an easy solution to unwanted hair, but they do come with their own set of drawbacks. They may irritate skin and contain harsh chemicals; moreover, they do not always completely eliminate all patches of unwanted follicles from being shed off the body.
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution for unwanted hair, with reduced growth over time and much safer effects than shaving or waxing. Before scheduling an appointment, however, it’s essential that you’re properly prepared – that means avoiding products and medications which increase photosensitivity as well as shaving the treatment area 12 hours beforehand.
Before scheduling an appointment for laser hair removal, it’s important to know that some of the common side effects include redness, swelling and pigmentation changes. These side effects often last a few days post treatment and resemble what would occur after being waxed or plucked; but don’t let temporary side effects deter from long-term success!
Laser hair removal offers many advantages over alternative approaches like waxing or plucking, including its speed. As such, laser treatments save both money and time over the long haul while eliminating pesky ingrown hairs or razor bumps from treatment.
Are you fed up with shaving, waxing and tweezing your hair regularly? Laser hair removal could be the perfect solution! Your laser technician will deliver a laser pulse that targets each individual hair follicle to permanently damage them without harming surrounding tissue – suitable for all skin types!
Your results may require multiple treatments to achieve maximum efficacy; however, this method is much faster and more cost-effective than other solutions. Though regular touch ups will still be required, at least you won’t have to worry about ingrown hairs or regrowth of unwanted hair! It is certainly worth making the investment for smooth, hair-free skin!
Aftercare
Shaving only removes hair above the surface of skin, unlike waxing and depilatory creams which affect roots or follicles. However, regular appointments for shaving are still necessary as it can leave areas with dull or rough textures. It is also beneficial to exfoliate regularly in order to get rid of dead cells which might impede laser treatments from working effectively.
After laser hair removal sessions, it is wise to avoid rubbing the treated area as this may open up pores that could potentially lead to infection.
Additionally, it is ideal to shower with warm rather than hot water as hot showers will increase blood flow to the treated area, increasing redness or swelling and potentially leading to redness or swelling in response. You can reduce this effect by using gentle cleansers such as Cetaphil and patting dry the area after each shower session.
Laser hair removal may seem like it will completely replace shaving, but that isn’t always the case. Multiple sessions are needed for laser to reach all unwanted hairs and disable them effectively; hair growth has different stages, while laser only affects actively growing follicles.
Some individuals require shaving between laser hair removal sessions; it is wise to shave on the day prior to their appointment in order to ensure that as many hairs are as short as possible for optimal treatment results. This ensures that laser treatments will be more successful overall.
Make sure not to use any heavy lotions or oils prior to receiving laser therapy as these may clog the pores and lead to inflammation of hair follicles (folliculitis). Instead, opt for light moisturizing gel or product that does not contain alcohol for best results.
