Laser hair removal offers a safe, long-term and painless solution for unwanted hair removal.
Laser heat can target and destroy hair follicles to stop them from producing more hair growth, with minor side effects including redness and swelling; more serious adverse reactions include pigment changes (darkening or lightening of skin pigmentation), herpes outbreaks, or blistering which is rare but possible.
How Does It Work?
Laser hair removal uses tiny high-heat laser beams to damage hair follicles and stop their ability to produce hair growth. Although laser hair removal can be uncomfortable, using a numbing cream can lessen any discomfort associated with treatment; however, those using lidocaine-containing numbing cream should refrain as this type is not safe near eyelids or eyelashes.
Starting the process involves your doctor pressing a hand-held laser instrument against your skin, with either a cooling device attached or cool gel applied as protective shielding for extra skin comfort. When activated by the doctor, it can feel similar to receiving a warm pinprick or like rubber bands snapping against them; in either case it should produce sensations similar to warm pinprickings and rubber band snaps against skin surface.
Your practitioner will use a laser tool to treat the area you wish to have treated, selecting an appropriate laser depending on the color, thickness, and location of unwanted hair growth. In general, longer wavelength lasers tend to work best for darker skin tones while shorter-wavelength ones work better on lighter ones.
Laser hair removal can be used on almost every part of your body – except eyelids – except the eyelids. Before beginning treatment it is wise to limit tanners, sun exposure and waxing or plucking activities as these activities disturb hair roots that cause laser treatments to fail and potentially harm skin. Your physician may suggest restricting such activities for at least six weeks before having laser treatments done.
Before your first laser session, make sure that the area where laser treatment will occur has been shaved and free from tweezing and threading, which remove hair by its roots. In addition, please inform your practitioner if there are any medications you’re currently taking or allergies related to numbing creams that you are sensitive to.
Note that laser hair removal treatments might take multiple sessions before you can see permanent results. Unwanted hair may grow back but may be thinner and lighter in texture than before, protecting your skin between sessions with a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen daily.
What Are the Side Effects?
Laser hair removal may cause minor and temporary side effects; individuals should consult with their dermatologist about what to expect prior to beginning treatments.
Example: After treatment, an area of skin may feel slightly tender to touch or appear slightly red due to damaged follicles in that region reacting with inflammation and reacting similar to having experienced sunburn; this should go away by itself within hours; using a cold compress may speed this up further.
People may experience itching in the affected area, which is also common and typically short-lived. This could be caused by either reacting negatively to follicles or chemicals used during the procedure – should this happen it’s important that one consults their dermatologist immediately as this could indicate an allergic reaction.
Rarely, some individuals may experience more severe reactions from laser hair removal treatments. This is most often true among those using at-home laser kits instead of consulting a qualified professional. Furthermore, people could develop changes to their pigmentation after receiving laser therapy; this phenomenon often manifests itself among darker-skinned people who were treated with an inappropriate laser type for their skin type.
Women should avoid getting laser hair removal while pregnant due to no scientific studies proving its safety; however, if hormonal changes cause excessive hair growth on your skin during gestation, speaking to your physician about getting laser hair removal treatment postpartum might be wise.
People should avoid getting laser treatments on sensitive parts of their bodies, like their eyes. The heat generated from lasers can damage nearby tissues if not protected adequately; to do this safely requires wearing eye protection during treatment sessions and waiting until afterward to use tanning beds or saunas until all areas have completely recovered from previous treatment sessions.
How Much Will It Cost?
Are you tired of the hassle and pain associated with shaving, waxing and plucking hair removal methods like shaving? Laser hair removal could be the perfect solution. Although expensive initially, laser treatments offer long-term relief from unwanted body hair growth. When considering laser removal treatment as an option for you, make sure that it is done by a licensed professional and investigate different treatment options available that fit within your lifestyle, goals and budget.
Cost of laser hair removal treatments varies based on which area of the body you want treated; typically smaller areas like upper lips and underarms tend to cost less than larger ones such as backs or legs. Also consider how many sessions it may require depending on how quickly your hair grows back out; longer cycles usually mean more sessions needed to be completed successfully.
Laser hair removal sessions typically last around an hour, depending on the area being treated. Before beginning treatment, topical anesthetic will need to be applied prior to commencing; some clinics provide post-treatment moisturizer and soothing lotions as additional care options.
Dr. Hartman says laser hair removal can help address skin conditions caused by excessive hair growth, such as folliculitis and discoloration, making the skin appear smoother and younger. This treatment also can give your complexion a healthier, younger complexion.
Many hairs will fall out or thin out after each treatment session, and multiple sessions at four- to six-week intervals should be recommended in order to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Early lasers could not distinguish between skin and hair pigmentation, rendering them ineffective for people with darker skin tones. But the SPLENDOR X system’s “colorblind” targeting capabilities make it suitable for all skin tones.
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Where Can I Get It?
Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to painful and temporary methods of hair removal, while many medical spas now provide painless laser treatments suitable for most skin types. When choosing your laser technician make sure they use cutting edge technology so as to maximize results.
Skin Science Soul by Dr. Sholar was the first practice in Austin, TX to use an advanced Motus AX laser that is completely painless. This cutting-edge technology is capable of targeting specific pigments on all skin types without leaving scars behind like traditional waxing devices do.
Prepare for your laser treatment as early as possible to minimize its discomfort. Dr. Akhavan advises drinking plenty of water prior to your visit in order to flush away toxins that may exacerbate discomfort during treatment, stay out of direct sunlight, avoid tanning beds and shave two or three days before attending as the laser only works on hair that is still inside its follicles.
Finally, inform your practitioner if you are taking medications like antibiotics or acne treatments, such as antibiotics. Also disclose any history of herpes genitalis or cold sores which could trigger an adverse reaction to laser light energy.
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The Xeo laser uses long wavelengths with low melanin absorption rates to avoid skin burns or ingrown hairs, but it is important that during your consultation it is noted how your pain tolerance level differs so your provider can recommend an effective course of treatment for you.
