Laser hair removal provides a permanent solution to unwanted body hair, eliminating the need for waxing, shaving or depilatory creams. This process is safe and painless – however it is recommended to stay out of direct sunlight prior to and after treatment for optimal results.
Preprocedure photos should be taken with patient consent to evaluate response to laser hair reduction procedures and set expectations for treatment. Counseling services should also be offered as needed.
Benefits
Laser hair removal is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to permanently eliminate unwanted hair growth. Unlike shaving or waxing, which may leave skin irritated and bumpy after treatment, laser treatments prevent hair growth by targeting individual follicles for destruction – permanently stopping future growth!
Our procedure isn’t as painful as you might expect – most patients compare it to feeling like a rubber band snapping against their skin. Furthermore, the cooling device used during your treatment provides surface protection to minimize discomfort and ensure its safe delivery.
Since laser beams are highly targeted, they don’t affect nearby tissues – which means you can achieve permanent hair reduction on chest, back, legs, armpits and other areas without harming surrounding skin. The number of laser hair removal sessions required will depend on your skin tone, coarseness of hair color and hormonal factors; on average it takes five sessions spaced four weeks apart to permanently eliminate unwanted hair.
Laser treatments offer faster, more precise, and longer-term hair removal compared to standard methods such as shaving, waxing and depilatory creams. Their cost effectiveness becomes particularly evident when considering ongoing costs such as waxing or razor blade replacement throughout your lifetime.
Laser hair removal also does not cause ingrown hairs, a side benefit that many find appealing. Ingrown hairs occur when hair follicles produce unwanted hair become trapped beneath the surface of skin and cause redness and bumpiness, however laser hair removal removes hair roots to stop ingrown hairs from occurring.
Laser hair removal can be very effective on all different skin tones and types. While lighter hair and skin tones typically make the best candidates for laser hair removal, new technology now enables lasers to be used on darker tones as well. At Perfect Skin Berlin’s LightSheer DUET laser we feature an intelligent diode laser stack that provides highly effective results for all skin tones and types alike.
Preparation
Laser hair removal is an effective solution to permanently eliminate unwanted body hair. The laser’s light energy heats pigment particles to destroy hair follicles, rendering any new growth impossible while protecting surrounding tissue layers and the upper skin layers from damage. Treatment can be administered on any area where unwanted hair exists such as armpits, legs or the bikini line and can be completed quickly and painlessly.
Before your treatment begins, there are a few steps you should take in order to prepare. First and foremost is avoiding products which increase photosensitivity – this includes benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and retinol-containing products – in order to be less sensitive to laser treatments’ light. Furthermore, for two weeks leading up to any procedure it’s wise to avoid sun exposure including tanning beds.
If you want to spend any time outdoors, it is recommended that you wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Daily application of sunscreen is best. In addition, it’s also advised that tweezing and waxing the area at least one month prior to treatment as these can damage hair follicles; shaving before your appointment helps decrease chances of laser burns by making sure hairs are at their shortest point.
Be mindful of how long it may take before seeing results from laser hair removal; in some instances, up to 10 sessions may be required depending on your skin type and region being treated.
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution for anyone tired of shaving their legs, armpits or bikini area – saving both money and time in the long run. While alternative solutions such as tweezing and waxing might appear cheaper at first glance, they won’t guarantee long-lasting results and could cause ingrown hairs that can be extremely painful – professional services provide comprehensive consultation and advice tailored specifically for you situation.
Procedure
Laser hair removal is a permanent, painless and safe procedure designed to safely rid yourself of unwanted body and facial hair. A specialist will apply cooling gel before activating a laser device which emits pulses of light which target hair follicles to disable further production of new hair follicles – this only takes minutes at most in a clinic setting and glasses may be recommended to shield eyes from laser beam. A topical anesthetic may also be applied beforehand as an added protection measure.
The number of sessions required will depend on your hair’s color and thickness as well as where on your body you’re treating it. On average, five treatments will typically achieve desired results; however, please keep in mind that results won’t appear immediately due to laser energy targeting pigments in hair follicles that damage them, rendering new growth impossible and disabling the follicle permanently; its growth may delay slightly after first treatment but after five sessions the follicles become inoperable forever and won’t produce hair again.
Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to shaving, waxing and depilatory creams that is safe and efficient on all skin types. Additionally, this form of treatment may even be suitable for children and adolescents; however it should not be applied directly on a baby’s face or private parts as this could damage surrounding tissue.
To achieve optimal results, it is vitally important to heed your practitioner’s instructions. This means avoiding tanning or sunbathing prior to and following laser hair removal treatment as this increases its efficiency. Furthermore, moisturizers, creams or any other products which could block laser beams from targeting hair follicles should also be avoided for maximum efficiency of treatment.
Laser hair removal patients may experience a burning sensation and slight reddening on their skin during treatment; these effects should subside shortly and won’t significantly compromise the results of the session.
Recovery
Laser treatment offers an effective and permanent way to rid oneself of unsightly hair, providing relief from shaving, waxing and plucking. Laser light emits concentrated beams into the skin that target and destroy pigmented hair follicles – stopping future growth – giving way to beautiful and silky smooth skin – it is suitable for people of all skin types and colors alike!
Before your procedure, your physician will conduct an in-depth skin exam and discuss any medications or medical conditions that could alter its outcome. Furthermore, it’s a good idea to avoid tanning and sun exposure in the weeks leading up to your appointment as these can alter its tone and color significantly.
Before your treatment starts, a cooling gel or device will be applied to your skin, followed by placing the laser handpiece over it and passing its light energy through to your hair follicles to heat them up and shut them down, thus stopping future hair growth. Although you may feel slight discomfort similar to pinpricking sensations from laser beams passing through skin layers, most treatments do not cause pain.
After your treatment, apply lotions and moisturizer to the area. Avoid activities that raise your body temperature such as tanning or exercising until your skin no longer reacts negatively. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or anti-inflammatory medication may provide temporary pain relief; alternatively use Tylenol or similar pain relievers may help in certain instances.
As technology continues to advance, more people are now able to safely undergo laser hair removal. When selecting a physician to treat you for laser treatment it is extremely important that they be highly qualified in using lasers as well as having in-depth knowledge of your individual skin characteristics – otherwise laser treatment could cause burns and permanent changes to its color!
