Laser hair removal works by targeting each unwanted follicle to permanently destroy it, thus stopping future hair follicles from growing back. While multiple treatments may be required, lasting results typically last months or even years with only minor maintenance needed periodically.
Laser treatment may be uncomfortable, but most treatments begin with an anesthetic agent to numb your skin first and feel similar to having rubber bands snap against it. Over time, sessions become gradually less painful.
Pain Level
Waxing involves applying heated wax to the skin and then pulling it off, which removes hairs from their roots. Although waxing should only cause brief discomfort, especially if your hair is coarse or thick. While this usually only lasts seconds after application, the area can remain sore for hours afterward; some individuals with sensitive skin may even experience redness or inflammation as a result. At Xanadu Med Spa we use numbing agents and cooling gels to minimize discomfort during your visit.
An epilator provides an at-home alternative to waxing by plucking unwanted hairs at their roots from across the skin surface. Epilators may be less painful than waxing but still cause skin irritation and ingrown hairs; to minimize side effects it’s important to exfoliate prior to using an epilator and avoid shaving at that spot for several days after epilating.
Laser hair removal is an alternative permanent treatment option that works by sending bursts of light energy into the skin that differentiate between natural skin tone and hair follicle color and density, inflicting bursts of energy onto each follicle to cause damage that reduces future hair growth. Although initial sessions may be painful, pain gradually subsides with subsequent visits.
Both waxing and laser treatments may cause side effects, including redness, swelling, and tingling sensations. Although most symptoms subside within hours or days of being performed, if they persist or worsen it’s important to visit a physician as these methods could potentially lead to blistering and changes in pigmentation of your skin.
Laser hair removal offers numerous advantages over waxing in terms of risk of infection and long-term skin damage, though its sessions tend to be more costly per session and require multiple sessions before results become evident. Regardless, laser treatment is considered safer than waxing as it can be performed anywhere on your body – spending the money and suffering through initial discomfort will save money in the long run by eliminating regular waxing appointments.
Results
Waxing should leave the skin looking and feeling smooth for several weeks without needing to reapply the wax; however, because waxing does not destroy hair follicles and therefore regrowth will occur within weeks of completion of treatment.
Waxing may not be suitable for everyone; those with low pain tolerance or sensitive skin can find the process of plucking out hairs from their roots especially uncomfortable. Furthermore, waxing should not be performed during pregnancy.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser treatments differ from waxing in that they target the follicle directly to prevent growth, rather than having to repeat treatments as frequently. Although laser treatment may cost more in the short-term than waxing, in terms of long-term savings it may prove superior as less maintenance will be needed over time.
Laser treatments tend to cause a hot sensation that lasts up to several hours after each session, although this varies depending on both machine type and individual client pigmentation. Therefore, it’s essential that an experienced technician oversee your session to avoid any potential skin damage.
Laser hair removal offers another key benefit in that it does not necessitate post-treatment astringents like aloe vera to be used effectively on thick or coarser hair areas. While such products are sometimes applied after waxing, using them effectively requires practiced skill when trying to remove hair effectively from these spots.
With just a few laser sessions spread out every month, lasting results should become evident. Laser therapy can be transformative for many clients as regrowth becomes significantly reduced or entirely eradicated over time.
laser hair removal is safe for all skin types; however, results tend to be best when done on light to medium skin with dark hair due to contrast helping the laser recognize follicles more clearly.
At Xanadu, our goal is to determine what best meets the individual and their specific needs. Let our team of professionals review your expectations and suggest which method is the most effective way forward! Contact us now for your complimentary consultation session; we look forward to speaking with you!
Time
Waxing, as its name implies, involves plucking unwanted hair out by its roots and extracting it. Although waxing may lead to smooth skin for several weeks afterward, new hair will continue to appear and thus regular waxing sessions can quickly become expensive over time.
Laser hair removal uses a powerful laser beam to specifically target and destroy each individual hair follicle, effectively stopping future hair growth. While permanent results may require multiple sessions of laser hair removal treatment, its less invasive nature makes this procedure far faster than waxing or shaving and it works on all skin colors and types alike.
After cooling and numbing the area, laser hair removal begins with targeting individual strands using laser light technology. It is vital that you select an experienced esthetician like those at Xanadu Med Spa as improper laser use could damage skin tissue significantly.
However, if you are an ideal candidate for laser hair removal, its effects could last months or even years. This is due to how laser light targets pigment in hair shafts to distinguish it from surrounding tissue; for very light skin tones additional treatments may be required for optimal results.
Laser hair removal typically results in minimal side effects compared to waxing, which may damage your skin. Some individuals experience slight warmth or redness immediately following treatment, though this typically subsides within several hours after their session has concluded.
Both options offer their own set of benefits and drawbacks; choosing the one that’s best for your specific goals depends on them. Waxing may provide quick and affordable relief; for longer-term results, laser hair removal sessions with Ideal Image may be more appropriate.
Contact us now to gain more insight into laser hair removal, and schedule your initial consultation with one of our highly-experienced estheticians! We are more than happy to discuss your expectations and answer any queries. All of our med spa locations offer complimentary consultations – don’t delay in reaching out!
Cost
If you want to get rid of unwanted hair, there are three main options for removal: shaving, waxing or laser hair removal. While shaving may be cheaper and quicker than waxing or laser hair removal in terms of immediate results and costs involved; waxing often causes painful ingrown hairs as it requires the use of hot wax; laser hair removal costs more but delivers long-term solutions while saving money in the form of reduced shaving/waxing fees in the long run.
Laser hair removal works by injecting highly concentrated light beams into the skin in order to destroy hair follicles that produce unwanted hair, usually without pain and in a quick and non-evasive fashion. At Xanadu Med Spa’s laser hair removal experts use a cooling system in order to minimize client discomfort during their procedure and use cooling packs afterwards in order to minimize redness or burning sensations that might be experienced afterward – this usually subsides within an hour or two after treatment has concluded.
Waxes’ main drawback lies in only removing surface-level hair. By not targeting the hair follicle itself, waxing makes your locks grow back thicker and darker over time. Ingrown hairs are another problem associated with this method; as these grow in an unexpected direction they can cause irritation to surrounding tissues as well as possible skin damage.
Waxing may be more convenient than shaving, but it still takes time and requires frequent waxing sessions; furthermore, the costs can quickly add up over time.
Laser hair removal may cost more than waxing, but the investment is well-worth your while since it provides permanent results and reduces grooming time significantly. Furthermore, many laser clinics provide payment plans and financing options to make treatment more accessible. Lasers are safer than waxing as they don’t cause skin damage like hot waxes do; so if you’re tired of shaving and waxing for good, contact a laser specialist soon about scheduling your first session!
