Laser hair removal permanently disables hair follicles so they cannot regrow. Unfortunately, an adverse side effect could include ingrown hairs.
Ingrown hairs can be irritating and uncomfortable in sensitive areas like legs, underarms, face & bikini area. They develop when shaved or waxed hair becomes lodged beneath the surface of skin after shaving or waxing, leading to discomfort when shaving is repeated or waxing is waxed away.
Symptoms
As unpleasant and unsightly as ingrown hairs may be, they’re also a telltale sign of deeper issues. Ingrowns are the result of blocked follicles which cannot produce enough new hair for production; this condition is known as folliculitis and often results when shaving leaves an errant hair trapped beneath the surface of your skin, creating redness, pain, itching or boils which require professional drainage by a doctor.
Ingrown hairs can occur anywhere on the body but are most prevalent after shaving, waxing or tweezing has taken place. They appear as red bumps similar to pimples with itching in the area as well as potentially pustule-filled follicles from which puss may leak forth from. While women are more prone to this condition due to hormonal influences, men too can experience ingrown hairs.
If you are experiencing ingrown hairs following laser hair removal, it is essential that you consult with the clinic that performed your treatment for more information on why and how they occur. They should also offer tips on avoiding future outbreaks.
Some individuals may experience red spots or splotches after laser hair removal, typically on darker parts of their skin and should dissipate within several hours. If they persist or if you observe other side effects such as swelling, it is important to notify their physician immediately.
Laser hair removal doesn’t completely eradicate ingrown hairs, but it does prevent them from returning in the future by targeting their source – the hair follicle itself – and halting its regrowth. As such, it remains one of the only truly effective long-term hair removal options.
Causes
Ingrown hairs occur when cut or removed hairs start growing back into the skin after being cut or plucked out, often after shaving has taken place. While any area can experience ingrown hairs from shaving, razoring creates sharp edges on each individual hair which make penetration easier into skin layers easier – hence why using an excellent razor with close and smooth shaving performance can help eliminate ingrown hair issues altogether; use shaving cream when shaving along grain lines can also be effective to avoid problems associated with ingrown hairs.
This problem may be made even worse by external influences, such as using harsh soaps or exfoliants that dry and flake the skin – leaving it more susceptible to ingrown hairs as it becomes easily irritated by hair trapped under its surface.
Most ingrown hairs result from using blunt methods of hair removal such as shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove their locks, such as shaving, tweezing, or waxing. This often results in dead skin cells being left behind that clog follicles and alter hair growth direction; or hair may even grow back curved into the skin causing penetration and irritation to nearby tissues. These ingrown hairs can become extremely uncomfortable to handle as well as cause red spots, rashes, hyperpigmentation or even pus-filled bumps called papules!
Laser hair removal provides one of the best methods of combatting ingrown hairs, but it should be noted that it only prevents them from appearing on treated areas of skin; other areas could still be susceptible to them and need further prevention strategies such as using mild cleansers, moisturizers and exfoliators in their skincare regimen.
Another way to decrease the likelihood of ingrown hairs after laser treatment is shave between sessions, especially against the grain, to keep hair above the skin’s surface instead of curling down into its follicle and creating ingrown hairs.
Treatment
Any time they shave, tweeze or wax their body or hair at some point will have experienced the pain and irritation caused by ingrown hairs. These tiny red bumps are not only unsightly, but can be particularly bothersome if accompanied by bacterial infection resulting in folliculitis resulting in itching, redness and pus formation under the skin.
Preventing ingrown hairs is the key to eliminating them permanently. Exfoliation products will remove dead skin cells that allow hairs to grow into the skin, as well as pull-out. Without frequent exfoliation, hair will continue to penetrate skin as it grows – leading to ingrown hairs!
At-home treatments for ingrown hairs may not always be effective or even dangerous; trying to manually extract them may result in injury, while plucking them can result in inflammation. Laser hair removal offers the most reliable solution to stop ingrown hairs from returning in future.
Laser hair removal works by sending pulses of light pulses across the surface of your skin, which penetrate and destroy hair follicles and stop producing any more hair in that area. This prevents ingrown hairs from occurring as well as further pain, irritation and inflammation due to returning hairs that sprout back up after being destroyed by laser.
Laser treatment for ingrown hairs is quick and comfortable – an excellent solution for both men and women suffering from ingrown hairs. Treatment in facial or bikini areas typically lasts less than 10 minutes while legs and backs may take longer. Following each session it is advised to apply soothing balm such as aloe vera gel to soothe any inflammation post treatment as well as using aloe vera lotion to calm any inflammation that might appear post treatment – try not rubbing or picking at scabs or crusts that appear, nor soak the area in hot water or baths until healing takes place!
Prevention
Exfoliation can help to prevent ingrown hairs by clearing away dead skin cells that clog up pores and lead to an increase in hair growth. Shaving correctly using a sharp razor without going against the grain also plays a part. Plucking or waxing should be avoided as they could also contribute to ingrown hairs.
Other options for protection against pilonidal cysts, which are painful pockets filled with hair and dead skin. While they typically appear in pubic areas, they can appear anywhere on your body. To combat them at home, try soaking the affected area in hot water before applying pressure or massaging; an alternative may be taking a medicated bath that helps alleviate pain or itching associated with these cysts.
Laser hair removal can also help people prevent ingrown hairs, as it goes directly to the source of their problem, the hair follicle. By deactivating this area with laser beams, ingrown hairs won’t form again and will therefore stop appearing as quickly.
Laser hair removal doesn’t guarantee permanent removal of ingrown hairs; therefore, regular laser treatments may be necessary to keep ingrowns at bay. If ingrowns recur after treatment, regular treatments could help ward them off again.
If you are interested in laser hair removal for ingrown hairs, contact us immediately for a complimentary consultation. We offer safe and effective laser treatments suitable for women, men, and all skin tones – please see our laser hair removal price list to view more about them. You can call us directly by phone or fill out our online contact form; our team looks forward to hearing from you! Our highly-experienced and qualified team offers laser treatment in multiple areas including face, bikini line, arms legs back.
