Women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) frequently experience excessive hair growth due to elevated testosterone levels; this can be a real annoyance and should be addressed quickly.
Laser hair removal offers an effective way to control unwanted facial hair growth. This treatment works by targeting hair follicles during their growth cycle.
It’s safe
Hormonal fluctuations are an integral part of being female, yet when they arise as a result of PCOS they can lead to unwanted hair growth in areas that aren’t welcome. At Romeo & Juliette Laser Hair Removal we understand this challenge and have developed methods and expertise specifically tailored towards providing results to women living with PCOS who wish to undergo hair removal treatment.
Laser hair removal sessions use pulses of light energy directed directly at your hair follicles to heat them to such an extent that they destroy and cease producing hair production. Once this occurs, these hair follicles cannot ever produce additional strands again – this treatment is significantly less painful than electrolysis and yields long lasting results.
To ensure the safety of your treatments, it is recommended that you refrain from shaving or waxing the area that will be treated at least four weeks prior to beginning laser treatments as this can impede with the laser’s ability to pinpoint hair follicles and target them effectively.
Laser hair removal can be used safely on most people, including those living with PCOS. Before beginning the procedure, however, it’s advisable to speak with a provider in order to assess if you qualify as a candidate and suggest the number of sessions needed in order to achieve desired results.
Most people require six to 12 short laser treatments for optimal results. At the conclusion of one cycle, you should see at least 90% reduction in unwanted hair growth within your target area – comparable to electrolysis yet much more comfortable and convenient!
Dealing with hirsutism can be both frustrating and embarrassing, but it doesn’t need to be. There are various hair removal solutions available to those living with PCOS; traditional methods such as shaving, plucking and waxing don’t target each individual follicle like laser does – providing more permanent solutions against excessive hair growth.
It’s effective
Laser hair removal offers permanent and lasting solutions, unlike shaving, waxing or creams which only remove hair at the surface level. Light energy from a laser passes through the top layer of skin and absorbs pigments in your hair that turn into heat energy that destroys hair follicles – eliminating its root source and stopping future regrowth – for lasting, permanent results.
Laser treatment also reduces ingrown hairs, which is a common issue among those living with PCOS. While ingrown hairs can be painful and irritating, other methods of treating them have proven ineffective; laser therapy successfully destroys hair follicles to stop future growth of ingrowns.
Many women struggling with PCOS find it challenging to cope with excess hair growth on their faces, nipple areas, chests and thighs. Dealing with hirsutism can be humiliating and diminish confidence; but with laser treatment treatments you can say goodbye to unwanted hair growth and restore both confidence and sense of self-worth.
Traditional hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, plucking and creams can be time consuming and costly in the long run. Furthermore, they can irritate your skin leading to ingrown hairs as well as acne scarring and uneven skin tone issues. Laser hair removal offers safe, quick and efficient solution that not only removes unwanted hair quickly but permanently too.
Cynosure Elite Nd:YAG and Alexandrite lasers are considered the ideal laser for hair removal because they safely remove it from all areas of the body with minimal side effects. Their spot size (width of laser beam) and fluence (energy density) determine how far into skin it can penetrate in order to disable hair follicles.
Electrolysis kills hair follicles by inserting needles into them and applying an electric current, but laser hair removal is far more efficient. Lasers can treat large areas simultaneously while electrolysis requires the technician’s swift work in order to be effective.
It’s quick
Excessive hair growth is one of the hallmarks of PCOS. This happens because both ovaries and adrenal glands produce higher amounts of androgens (male hormones) which stimulate hair growth on both the face and body. Unfortunately, for women this can be embarrassing when their 5-o’clock shadow becomes noticeable or their stubble grows out further than desired – however laser hair removal offers relief in these instances.
Laser hair removal is one of the most efficient treatments available to remove unwanted hair. As it targets hair follicles directly, laser removal provides a safe and permanent way of eliminating unwanted body hair. Laser treatments also make an ideal option for individuals who have sensitive skin as it won’t irritate tissues – while also being less painful than waxing or shaving.
Before your first laser hair removal session, it’s essential that you shave all of the areas being targeted. This will enable the technician to more easily locate and target hair follicles; for maximum effectiveness it is advised that this be done either the day of or before your scheduled session, to minimize irritation.
Avoid plucking and waxing prior to laser hair removal sessions as these hair removal methods remove hair from the surface of the skin, making it harder for laser to target follicles; additionally, targeting root of hair can only occur if hair is in its growth phase.
After your first course of treatments, you should notice a significant reduction in hair growth. However, periodic touch-up sessions will likely be needed as hormones could trigger new growth. The number of sessions needed to reach desired results will depend on factors like treatment area, skin tone and thickness.
If you want to get rid of stubble, ingrown hairs, and rashes caused by excessive hair growth due to PCOS, contact us immediately and set up an evaluation consultation. We will assess your symptoms and suggest the most suitable treatments – including laser hair removal as well as non-invasive fat reduction techniques like CoolSculpting which help eliminate unwanted body fat.
It’s affordable
Laser hair removal provides more permanent solutions than shaving, waxing, or threading; targeting each individual hair follicle. As such, this can result in reduced unwanted hair growth for women with PCOS. When selecting a clinic offering this procedure it is essential that they employ qualified technicians with medical grade equipment; any clinic offering cheaper services likely does not use medical-grade devices that will deliver long term results.
Women living with PCOS often have high testosterone levels, leading to excess hair growth in both areas of the face and body. This hair growth may be coarse and dark and difficult to remove using traditional hair removal techniques – leading to feelings of embarrassment that negatively impact self-esteem and can even impact professional relationships.
Laser hair removal can be a cost-effective and safe solution to reduce unwanted hair growth caused by PCOS. Most people, including those with sensitive skin, can safely undergo this cosmetic treatment; in fact, many laser hair removal clinics provide packages or discounts when booking multiple sessions at the same time.
Prior to your first treatment session, it is advisable to shave the area you intend on treating. Also avoid plucking or waxing as this can interfere with hair follicles and cause disruption of their growth cycle. If using skin-bleaching products prior to beginning sunless treatments it’s advisable to cease use at least four weeks beforehand.
At each stage of laser hair removal, a technician will carefully position a laser over your chosen area. It is essential that you move slowly and follow all instructions so as to maximize effectiveness of treatment; some discomfort may arise during treatment but this should not be painful.
Once your treatments have been completed, regular maintenance sessions may be necessary in order to preserve the results. While individual needs vary greatly when it comes to maintenance plans, speaking to your specialist about what fits for you may help determine how frequently these visits need to occur.
