Laser treatments target hair follicles directly, making it essential to refrain from waxing or plucking prior to laser sessions in order to get an accurate picture of what’s going on beneath the skin and effectively treat hair follicles. Waxing or plucking prevents the laser from getting an in-depth view of what’s occurring under there and renders its treatments ineffective against treating hair follicles effectively.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, it is a good idea to shave the area using a clean razor and apply sunblock at this time.
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Laser hair removal is a safe, fast and effective solution to unwanted facial and body hair removal. From peach fuzz on the upper lip to long sideburns, laser hair removal can help both men and women feel more comfortable in their own skin. However, it should be noted that results generally take six to nine sessions for noticeable change to appear – during this time it is crucial not to use shaving or any other hair removal methods on that area in order to get optimal results.
Laser hair removal works effectively with stubble as long as its length does not fall too short, otherwise the laser won’t be able to target its root and remove it from your face or body. Furthermore, waxing, tweezing and other forms of hair removal must be avoided prior to treatment, since these methods could pull out hair roots that prevent laser from working correctly.
As well as shaving your hair, it is also vital to use a numbing cream prior to any laser treatment appointment. A numbing cream can reduce pain from laser therapy sessions and ensure you remain comfortable during them. Furthermore, sunbathing or tanning on the day and for six weeks following appointments should also be avoided and it’s advisable to wear sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and zinc oxide should also be worn.
Finally, it’s important to speak to your practitioner about what to expect from your laser hair removal appointment. This can help determine whether you are suitable for treatment and determine how many treatments it might take before reaching your desired result. Also feel free to communicate with them if any questions or concerns arise following treatment.
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Unwanted hair growth can be an embarrassing problem for both men and women alike, often manifesting itself in peach fuzz on cheeks, sideburns or beards that is difficult to rid yourself of with razors or waxing alone. Laser hair removal offers an effective and permanent solution to unwanted facial or body hair growth.
Laser hair removal requires that a doctor press a handheld instrument against the area that needs to be treated, which may contain a cooling device or cool gel to soothe your skin and decrease discomfort. They will then use laser light beams to pass through skin layers and heat hair follicles; damaging these follicles prevents future growth from taking its place and may require six-8 sessions, usually four-8 weeks apart, for best results.
Before initiating any laser treatments, it’s crucial that the area targeted be shaved. In order for laser treatments to be successful, they need to reach the root of hair follicles; long locks in their way may cause additional pain, hyperpigmentation or burns, making shaven several days beforehand essential.
After your treatment, it is important to avoid tweezing or plucking the area until it has healed completely. Furthermore, sunscreen with zinc oxide content should be used regularly on this area to maintain healthy looking skin and keep looking its best.
Keep your skin in top condition by avoiding over-exfoliation or products that irritate it, especially after laser hair removal treatment. Furthermore, if you’re taking medication or suffering from acne or psoriasis, check with your physician first to ensure laser hair removal is safe for you.
Are you ready to put an end to stubble and sore arms? Reach out to LH Spa & Rejuvenation now so we can schedule your appointment and discuss how best to treat these areas and your expectations for laser hair removal. During your visit, we’ll review any areas in need of treatment as well as perform a health history and skin assessment in order to determine if laser hair removal is indeed suitable for you.
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When selecting a provider to perform laser hair removal, experience is key in order to get optimal results and prevent complications such as burns or scarring. Unfortunately, many clinics and med spas lack the appropriate equipment for laser hair removal treatments, which can reduce effectiveness of such procedures. Common reasons include lack of experience, improper technique or old equipment as well as darker hair colors which don’t respond as effectively. Luckily, new devices for laser hair removal now exist that target darker colors as well as skin tones more effectively than before.
For optimal laser hair removal results, it is wise to refrain from waxing and tweezing at least six weeks prior to any laser hair removal treatment session. Such activities remove hair follicles at their roots which is what the laser needs to target during its session; rather, shaving should be performed beforehand to clear away all remaining hairs in that area before beginning treatment.
At the center of laser hair removal is an instrument called an AcuLase device, covered by cooling gel or another cooling mechanism to provide maximum comfort during treatment. Once inside your skin, the laser beam penetrates to your hair follicles where its intense heat damages them, thus inhibiting further hair regrowth while leaving behind intact surrounding tissue.
After your laser treatment, it is normal for some hairs to begin falling out shortly thereafter; this is an indicator that it has worked effectively and should not be shaved away in an attempt to speed the natural shedding process of dead hairs from treated areas. Exfoliation regularly may help speed this up further.
Men and women typically require multiple laser hair removal sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart for optimal results. At times, however, some new hair growth may appear after treatment is completed due to hormonal fluctuations or other reasons; should this occur, touch-up treatments can always be scheduled in order to keep skin looking its best.
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When shaving for laser hair removal, it is recommended to shave at least 24 hours before your appointment. Your physician needs a clear visual of where each individual hair begins in order to target it correctly with laser light. Your laser appointment involves pressing a handheld laser instrument against your skin while applying cooling devices or gel as part of the procedure to protect the skin and reduce discomfort; once finished, redness or swelling may remain for some time afterward.
Prior to your laser hair removal appointment, it is recommended that you avoid tanning products and other skincare items that darken skin in order to maximize effectiveness of treatment. Natural or artificial tanning might impair laser therapy’s efficiency; so when outside it would also be wise to wear broad spectrum SPF30 sunscreen.
If waxing or plucking are too painful for you, laser hair removal could be the perfect alternative. Laser treatment works to permanently reduce unwanted hair growth with multiple sessions necessary for maximum effectiveness.
Many people think laser hair removal is painful, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Many men and women alike describe the sensation as similar to having a rubber band snap against their skin – though after several seconds this discomfort wears off more easily than waxing or depilating would.
Though laser hair removal may appear to be an effortless process, preparation is still key. Waxing and plucking are not recommended because these methods pull the hairs from their root and render laser treatments impossible to target them successfully. Prior to each session, make sure the area is shaved to ensure hair is at an appropriate length so laser treatment can effectively target it; for optimal results aim to shave every other day until your appointment, before gradually decreasing this frequency afterward.
