Laser hair removal utilizes highly focused beams of light to damage pigment in hair follicles, effectively decreasing or eliminating unwanted hair growth. The treatment is safe, quick, and more cost-effective than shaving or waxing alone.
At laser hair removal, the primary risk is infection. You can reduce this risk by following your doctor’s recommendations regarding pre- and posttreatment maintenance.
What is a Large Area?
Laser hair removal is an efficient and safe solution to eliminate unwanted body hair from most regions of the body. The heat produced by laser vaporizes pigment in hair follicles to stop them producing new strands – an increasingly popular treatment among both men and women looking to diminish unwanted facial or body hair growth.
To determine what constitutes a large area, think about how long it would take you to treat an area like your face or legs. A tiny region such as your upper lip could take less than one minute while treating your back or chest may take up to an hour – we recommend performing 9-12 treatments (3 packages); when purchasing three packages in one area you’ll get the fourth free!
What is the Treatment Process?
Laser hair removal is a safe, fast, and virtually painless procedure to safely eliminate unwanted body hair. As one of the few permanent ways of reducing or eliminating body hair, it saves both time and money in the long run by eliminating shaving, waxing, or depilatory cream use altogether. Furthermore, laser treatment helps mitigate skin conditions associated with hair growth such as folliculitis and discoloration associated with increased hair growth.
Your practitioner will determine which treatment options best suit your hair color, thickness and skin tone as well as the size and location of the area being treated. Before your treatment session starts, you’ll need to shave and wear protective goggles on the area being treated before pressing a handheld device against it and activating it – this may result in temporary discomfort during initial sessions but should subside quickly afterwards.
Devices will administer light pulses to the treatment area, where laser energy will then be absorbed by pigment in hair follicles to cause them to collapse and eventually be destroyed without harming surrounding skin. Following treatment, your skin may feel slightly sore or puffy for several hours following; applying an ice pack may help ease any discomfort. Furthermore, after receiving treatment it is advised that sun protection with at least SPF 30 should be used post treatment as your skin may be more vulnerable than usual.
Individual results may differ; on average, most people need six to eight laser hair removal treatments spaced four weeks apart. Following each session, a practitioner will arrange a follow-up appointment to check your progress and answer any queries that arise; if there are any complications as a result of treatment please reach out directly or visit your local accident and emergency unit immediately.
How Long Will the Treatment Take?
Laser hair removal uses an intense beam of light to permanently eliminate unwanted body hair by damaging follicles and preventing them from producing new hair follicles, effectively stopping their ability to produce any further growth. It’s an incredibly safe procedure that can be performed on all areas of the body and typically takes six or more treatments in order to achieve permanent hair reduction; sessions are scheduled during active phases so each follicle is targeted during this phase.
The number of treatments needed for large areas can depend on skin type and coarseness of hair, with darker-colored, coarser-textured hair responding well to laser therapy while lighter-colored finer textured hair may take more treatments to be effective. Furthermore, the length of hair growth cycles has an impactful role; clients should avoid plucking, waxing and electrolysis prior to attending their laser session as this may negatively influence its efficacy; also tanning must be limited and broad-spectrum sunscreen used prior to commencing therapy sessions.
Laser hair removal sessions typically cause temporary discomfort; following their appointment, patients can use a cool compress for added relief at the treatment site. Sessions for smaller areas typically last 15-60 minutes while full body treatments could take 1.5-3 hours or more to complete.
Laser hair removal offers many advantages for patients. It eliminates the need for depilation and helps alleviate skin irritation associated with hair growth such as folliculitis or discoloration, drastically cutting shaving time and waxing costs – saving time, money, and saving you time in the long run. Furthermore, it improves skin appearance by diminishing fine lines and wrinkles – not to mention enhance its aesthetic qualities!
Before embarking on laser hair removal, it is wise to consult a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Michele Green in order to ascertain if this treatment is right for you. She can design an individual treatment plan tailored specifically towards meeting your aesthetic goals while working to schedule treatments at optimal intervals for maximum effectiveness.
How Much Will the Treatment Cost?
Laser hair removal can help you permanently eliminate unwanted hair. It reduces time spent shaving, waxing and plucking while improving skin tone and decreasing ingrown hairs. Results typically last months or years before any additional hair grows back in thinner and lighter.
Cost of laser hair removal treatments varies based on the area that needs treating, the expertise and qualifications of those performing the treatment, clinic location and clinic size. To accurately gauge this cost estimate, meet with a cosmetic surgeon specializing in this procedure and set an appointment for consultation.
Laser hair removal works by targeting dark pigment in hair follicles and destroying them so they cannot regrow, providing safe, effective, and permanent removal. Unlike electrolysis treatments which may damage nearby skin cells, laser treatments don’t harm them underneath either – making it an excellent option for use on delicate areas like the face and bikini area.
When you are ready to undergo laser hair removal, a doctor will apply numbing cream to the area being treated before providing protective eyewear while passing over with the laser device. A single treatment such as on an upper lip takes approximately 15 minutes; full body treatments may last an hour.
Dependent upon the nature and location of the hair you wish to remove, multiple laser sessions may be necessary in order to reach the desired results. Since hair follicles in different stages of growth will not all be active at once, most individuals require four to six treatment sessions spaced out over several months in order to attain maximum effectiveness.
