Laser hair removal is a non-invasive treatment that uses concentrated beams of light to target and destroy hair follicles, effectively decreasing hair growth. It’s more long-term solution than shaving or waxing.
Sun exposure should be limited before and after receiving medical treatments to lower the risk of complications. Shaving is highly advised at least one or two days prior to your session for best results.
Before
Are you tired of shaving and waxing your underarms to no avail? Laser hair removal could be the answer; this treatment offers long-term alternatives to traditional methods that often leave razor burn, ingrown hairs and skin irritation in their wake.
At a professional laser hair removal session, a handheld device will deliver pulses of light energy directly into your armpit area to deliver pulses of laser energy that target pigmented hair follicles, inhibiting their future growth and ultimately stopping unwanted hair. Most find the process relatively pain-free; however, certain areas such as underarms may be more sensitive due to thin skin.
Before your laser treatment, it is advisable to avoid skincare products which increase photosensitivity in the area, such as retinol or exfoliants that could make you more photosensitive to laser light. On your session day itself, be wary of wearing clothing which might chafe against underarm areas; additionally avoid hot showers and baths that might tempt your skin into reacting differently under its light.
After your underarm laser hair removal treatment, it is normal to experience some redness and swelling in the area, although if these side effects continue, ice packs should help soothe them. Stubbles caused by dead cells killed by laser can often appear five-30 days post treatment and eventually fall out without needing additional procedures like waxing or tweezing. Shaving will suffice as long as no other forms of treatment are done; no waxing or tweezing should be attempted!
Laser hair removal provides long-term solutions, and after several treatments you should notice a marked decrease in unwanted underarm hair. When considering underarm laser hair removal as a treatment option it is vitally important to work with a reputable salon or spa and speak to each provider individually about their background, credentials, portfolio of work etc before committing. It may be worth consulting multiple professionals until finding one who best meets your needs – this way you will ensure quality care is being delivered and achieve optimal results from this underarm laser hair removal treatment!
After 1 Treatment
After just one treatment, your underarm hair will be significantly reduced, thanks to laser light energy heating and damaging hair follicles and stopping them from producing new hair growth. Because hair is a process, full results will take multiple sessions before becoming apparent; in the meantime, enjoy smooth armpits free from irritation, ingrown hairs or skin bumps caused by shaving or waxing!
At your appointment, a skincare professional will clean and apply an anesthetic cream (optional) to minimize discomfort. Next, they’ll use a hand-held device to deliver laser light directly into the target area; depending on your pain threshold, individual laser zaps may feel similar to rubber band snapping against skin or an instant needle injection; all told, the entire procedure should take no more than 15 minutes.
After your laser hair removal treatment is completed, it’s normal to experience redness or swelling in the area being treated. Applying cold compress can help ease any pain experienced during laser hair removal, and temporary changes to skin pigmentation may occur for those with darker skin tones. As UV rays from sunlight or tanning beds could damage your skin after laser hair removal is recommended that sun exposure be limited after laser hair removal treatment has taken place.
Laser hair removal is an innovative, long-term solution for eliminating unwanted underarm hair. Easily performed in minutes and safer and more convenient than shaving or waxing, which may cause rashes or ingrown hairs, it allows you to say goodbye to unwanted hair for good and enjoy a more confident summer! With several laser sessions you could say farewell to unwanted arm hair forever and gain access to an open summer!
An effective way to determine if underarm laser hair removal is the appropriate treatment option for you is by scheduling a consultation with an experienced doctor or skincare professional. They will assess your candidacy, explain the procedure and any related matters in more depth and answer any questions that arise during your time of consultation, before helping you reach your desired results with treatments tailored specifically for you. Contact us now to book yours!
After 2 Treatments
Underarm laser hair removal treatments tend to work particularly well, as the dark hair in this area typically contains greater levels of pigmentation, making it easy for laser energy to target it directly. Receiving underarm laser treatment often leads to permanent hair reduction – no more ingrown hairs or razor burn for you! Plus, armpit skin softens up considerably after each session for improved comfort and confidence when wearing sleeveless clothes!
Laser treatments for underarms are quick and virtually pain-free, often described by people as feeling similar to having a rubber band lightly snap against their skin. Most treatments take around 15 minutes per underarm – making it convenient to fit into a busy schedule!
Underarm laser hair removal may alter their body odor significantly. This is due to sweat clinging to armpit hair and breaking it down into acids which emit foul-smelling fumes; when removed by laser hair removal, this process ceases and helps reduce underarm odor significantly.
As part of the laser hair removal process, professionals will use a device with a beam of light that heats up follicles that produce hair to destroy them and stop producing more. Because sun exposure could potentially harm these delicate areas before and after treatment begins, it is wise to avoid sunbathing before and after receiving this therapy and for several days before. Additionally, refrain from shaving or waxing your underarms prior to your visit for optimal results.
Once a person completes their recommended number of underarm laser hair removal sessions, they won’t need to shave or wax ever again – saving both time and money over time as well as eliminating irritation caused by shaving and waxing.
Note that although the hair will grow back, it will be much finer and less noticeable over time. With repeated laser treatments, skin beneath arms will soften and become lighter as well.
After 3 Treatments
Laser hair removal isn’t a quick fix – it takes multiple sessions of treatment before permanently eliminating unwanted hair. After the treatments have taken effect, you will no longer require shaving and waxing altogether – thus helping your skin return to its natural, smooth state while decreasing ingrown hairs or cysts that often arise with other forms of hair removal.
At first, a professional will thoroughly clean your armpit area before applying a topical anesthetic cream to minimize any discomfort. Next, they’ll place a device containing a laser beam over your armpit area and pulse its light beam, heating up hair follicles so they no longer produce new hairs like they normally would – all this may take just minutes! For added comfort during this procedure a cooling gel or spray may also be applied underarms for maximum effect.
After your initial treatments, you should begin to see an improvement in the appearance of your underarms. Shaving becomes less frequent and hair grows back much lighter compared to before; six-10 treatments should suffice before becoming hair-free in these areas.
Your underarms will become much more refined. Wear a sleeveless shirt with pride knowing that hair won’t be visible under your arms; plus save money on hair removal products like razors and waxing!
Radiance Skincare & Laser MedSpa can assist you with learning about underarm laser hair removal by helping determine if you qualify and scheduling a consultation with our expert team in Fort Collins, Lakewood, Westminster or Colorado Springs – we look forward to helping you eliminate unwanted underarm hair!
