Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to shaving and waxing, as it reduces skin irritation caused by razor bumps and ingrown hairs.
Treatment sessions usually last from minutes to an hour depending on the size and scope of the area requiring attention. Men with multiple large areas to cover may need more than one treatment session in order to see results.
Areas of the Body
Laser hair removal is a highly sought-after treatment, eliminating the need for shaving, waxing or other depilation methods such as plucking. It can be performed on virtually all areas of the body including armpits (axillae), legs, chest, arms abdomen face and bikini line – and especially effective among women looking to reduce unwanted body hair.
Depilation treatments can also reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars, alleviate skin conditions related to hair growth like folliculitis and discoloration, and achieve long-term results, freeing up time for travel, exercise or quality family/friend time. Many find they can find long-term relief after multiple sessions; thus enabling them to focus their energy elsewhere instead of on depilation alone.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it’s essential that you refrain from shaving, plucking, and waxing the area – these treatments may interfere with laser procedures by damaging hair follicles that lasers target. Furthermore, sun exposure should also be limited during treatment sessions.
At your appointment, a specialist will apply a topical numbing cream to reduce any discomfort in the treatment area. Next, the laser handpiece will be guided over it; its cool touch on your skin as it passes by can feel relaxing as its energy penetrates follicles delivering its energy into follicles can even produce a rubberband-like snapping sensation as laser energy enters them.
While receiving treatment, your technician will closely observe for signs of adverse reaction on your skin and hair color. To maximize effectiveness of treatment results, choose a provider who understands both of these aspects as this ensures you will experience its full effects.
Once you’ve completed a full treatment series of laser hair removal treatments, you will finally be free from unwanted hair for good! Laser hair removal is an ideal solution for any area on the body where excess hair has become an irritation, such as underarms, bikini line or face hair growth. Contact us now if you are interested in eliminating hair in any of these places – let’s book a consultation session now!
Underarms
Laser hair removal for underarms is an effective and permanent way to get rid of armpit hair, leaving your arms smooth. The procedure can be performed either in-clinic or at home using a permanent laser hair removal device, and once approved by a professional will recommend pre-treatment preparation such as refraining from shaving or waxing prior to each session, as these processes destroy hair follicles targeted by laser treatments.
Underarms are one of the most frequently treated body areas with laser hair removal. This treatment option is suitable for both men and women, providing an efficient alternative to shaving, plucking or depilatory creams in getting rid of unwanted hair. Laser treatment not only reduces time spent on removal but can also eliminate embarrassing ingrown hairs and folliculitis issues that arise as a result.
Underarm treatments typically utilize a laser with a 3 cm2 spot size, double the typical spot size used on smaller parts of the body, to allow practitioners to precisely target and effectively treat areas within this larger body part. Most often, several “zaps” will do it; most times hair can be permanently eliminated in just minutes!
Bikini lines are another frequently treated area of the body. Both men and women alike can take advantage of this procedure to reduce or even eradicate unwanted hair from underarms and the bikini area. Most practitioners will use a 1.5 cm2 spot size in treating this area; this enables them to effectively treat popular styles such as Brazilian bikinis (removing all of the labial and perianal areas of their bikinis) as well as standard V-shaped ones.
Permanent laser hair reduction differs from other methods in that results can be expected regardless of the color or thickness of your hair, though more treatments may be necessary than for someone with lighter complexion or finer locks. When it comes to permanent laser hair removal, consulting a qualified practitioner is key – find one at a clinic near your location, or use online resources which match you up with one based on skin type or location.
Bikini Line
Laser hair removal for women’s bikini lines and pubic areas has become one of the most sought-after services, due to shaving causing ingrown hairs, bumps, folliculitis (hair follicle infection) and pseudo-folliculitis (bumps caused by hair growing back into skin) problems that worsen with time. Laser hair removal eliminates all these problems permanently.
Men can benefit from permanent laser hair reduction treatments on their chest, shoulders, back, arms and underarms as a permanent way to reduce sweating while comfortably wearing suits at work.
Before beginning treatment, it is important to remove makeup and lotions from the area being treated. Furthermore, tanning, self-tanners or any artificial tanning for two weeks prior to their appointment and taking any medications that make your skin sensitive to light for at least a week before your visit are also key steps in preparation for optimal outcomes.
Face
Unwanted facial hair can be an inconvenient and unsightly nuisance for men and women alike, yet laser treatment offers an effective and safe solution to permanently eliminating unwanted hair on the face. Lasers offer permanent removal without painful waxing, tweezing or shaving – as opposed to traditional methods which target melanin or pigment in hair follicles which could damage surrounding tissue and require multiple visits over time.
Before undertaking hair removal treatments, it is crucial that you understand the various types of lasers and their varying spot sizes. Spot size determines how deeply a laser can penetrate skin to destroy hair follicles; using larger spot sizes allows the laser to treat more areas faster, so you can return to daily activities faster.
Laser hair removal works best on individuals with light skin and dark hair, due to their contrast. People with darker skin tones are more prone to side effects like hyperpigmentation, laser burns and blisters; therefore it is imperative that treatment be conducted by a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Michele Green from NYC who has experience treating patients of various skin tones safely and effectively.
If you are considering laser hair removal, it is crucial that in the weeks before your appointment you refrain from shaving, plucking and tweezing the area in which you need the procedure performed. Furthermore, tanning can cause the body to produce more melanin which makes skin more vulnerable to laser treatments’ heat.
Laser hair removal can be relatively painless, and you will be able to return immediately to your daily activities after each session. Though several sessions may be necessary to fully eliminate all unwanted hair, once results have been reached they should last months or years. If permanent hair reduction is something you are interested in pursuing contact SEV today for more information about our laser services and a consultation appointment with Dr. Green.
