Laser hair removal employs thermal energy to damage hair follicle pigment and thus stop new hair from growing back, ultimately producing optimal results after six to eight treatments.
Laser hair removal can reduce the time you spend shaving, waxing and depilating by up to 60%, and is also an excellent way to alleviate skin conditions related to excessive hair growth such as folliculitis and discoloration.
How long does it take?
Laser hair removal uses thin beams of light to rid unwanted body hair of unwanted growth. The laser targets pigment in hair follicles to absorb energy and damage them and stop further regrowth. It’s most effective on dark-colored skin with dark-colored hair because contrast between colors allows follicles to absorb heat more easily; however, white, gray, or red hair doesn’t absorb its targeted heat effectively and therefore cannot be targeted by this treatment.
After receiving laser hair removal treatment, most individuals begin to see old, damaged hairs shed within three to five days; any remaining ones become much thinner and lighter, creating smoother, more attractive skin. While hair may regrowth occasionally in places it had previously been removed due to laser heat damage to follicles, this usually does not occur because heat damages them permanently.
Laser hair removal treatments depend on an individual’s skin complexion and hair type; four sessions might suffice; while others might need as many as 10 treatments for maximum effectiveness. More sessions allow the technician to target every single hair follicle, increasing its likelihood of destruction so no future hair growth occurs.
Prior to your first laser hair removal session, it’s essential that you avoid shaving, plucking or waxing areas where you wish to be treated as this may temporarily remove follicles from their roots and make it difficult for laser to detect them and damage them. Sunless tanners and any products which darken skin may also interfere with results of treatment and should also be avoided for best results.
Before the procedure starts, your technician will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the skin, as well as protective goggles to shield your eyes from laser light pulses. Pulsed light often feels similar to rubber bands snapping against skin in certain spots; other areas might be more sensitive. You might experience slight burning during treatment but this will cease once the laser light has been turned off.
How much pain will I feel?
Laser hair removal is a simple, non-painful and rapid solution for eliminating unwanted body hair on the face, arms, legs, underarms and bikini area. Ideal for people who are tired of shaving, tweezing and cream removal methods as well as those concerned about their potential adverse health impacts, this treatment can take place both at a salon and within your own home and may even include topical anesthetic if necessary for reduced discomfort – however most patients find the experience to be painless!
Your laser treatment session duration depends on the size and type of area being treated and skin type; initial sessions usually last 15-30 minutes while subsequent ones can take up to an hour. When starting treatment, protective goggles will be worn to protect eyes from laser light exposure; then an expert technician will press a handheld device against your skin that activates with laser light – this causes hair follicles to die off, which leads to hair falling out as a result of laser destruction of hair follicles; you may experience slight tingle sensation similar to rubber bands flicking against skin during treatments – something most patients describe as similar to rubber bands flicking against skin!
Your treatment might vary in terms of discomfort based on your skin tone and coarseness of hair; sensitive areas, such as your face or armpits, might experience more pain than others. Your skin may become red and swollen after receiving laser treatment; applying cold compresses or moisturizing cream may provide relief; just remember to avoid direct sunlight until its recovery has taken effect.
As soon as your treatments have concluded, the follicles should begin producing less hair; this does not indicate that new growth won’t appear – just slower rates of production. To maintain results and maximize success with laser hair removal treatments, consider scheduling touch-up laser sessions once every few months at LH Spa & Rejuvenation; we offer complimentary consultations so call now!
How long does it take for the hair to grow back?
Laser beams that target pigment in hair follicles damage them and render them incapable of producing more hair growth, with those currently in growth phase beginning to fall out soon after treatment; full effect can take three weeks; though stray hairs may regrow; however.
As hair grows back, it may be thinner and lighter than before. Some individuals can see permanent results after six to eight sessions depending on factors like skin type, hair color and other aspects; others may need additional treatments as their follicles absorb more energy from laser treatment and become damaged more rapidly.
For optimal laser hair removal results, patients must avoid shaving and using waxing or other hair removal products in between appointments, since tweezing or waxing interferes with how well the laser targets the hair follicle. Furthermore, tanning before laser sessions increases photosensitivity of skin which makes reaching hair follicles even harder for laser.
If a patient is scheduled for laser hair removal, they should avoid applying products which increase photosensitivity like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid that increase photosensitivity as these ingredients may make skin more vulnerable to burns, thus decreasing its efficacy. People taking Accutane must wait at least one year before seeking laser treatment to address unwanted hair.
If a patient requires multiple sessions to reach their desired results, it is suggested they schedule follow-up appointments every four to six weeks for optimal results. This allows the laser to continue damaging hair follicles until they become inactive resulting in less unwanted hair growth; typically people experience up to 90% reduction in growth after receiving all three treatments and can enjoy long-term relief from shaving, tweezing and waxing!
How long does it take to see results?
Laser hair removal sessions vary based on the area being treated, from small spots like the chin taking just minutes, up to up to an hour for large areas such as legs. You’ll sit comfortably in a chair while placing protective eye coverings over them to protect from heat from the laser beam; once it passes over your targeted area, snapping sensations similar to having rubber bands flicked against skin may occur as it goes over it.
Once treated, damaged hair should begin to fall out – usually within five to two weeks – but you can speed this process by shaving or other non-intimidating methods like threading. After several treatments have taken effect, your hair should become less noticeable and thinner permanently.
Keep in mind, however, that no one is ever completely hair-free from laser treatments as the laser destroys hair follicles without permanently stopping their growth; new follicles may reemerge at any time and will grow back thinner and lighter than before.
Most men and women need six to eight sessions spaced out four to eight weeks apart for optimal results from laser hair removal, with touch up sessions scheduled every year to maintain them.
Laser treatment provides a permanent solution to unwanted hair by eliminating the need for shaving and waxing – something which can reduce irritation caused by traditional hair removal methods and decrease ingrown hair risks.
Consultations are the ideal way to assess whether laser hair removal is suitable for you, discuss expectations and goals, as well as answer any questions about it.
At our initial pre-treatment consultation, we will identify any hormonal imbalances which could impede on your results and any medications or supplements which might interfere with treatment or cause unwanted side effects.
