Are you tired of suffering through razor burn, ingrown hairs and smelly waxes? Laser hair removal could be the perfect solution – fast, convenient and permanent!
Consultations with an expert cosmetic dermatologist like Dr. Green at her private dermatology practice in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood is crucial to receiving safe, effective treatments without unwanted side effects.
Aesthetic Benefits
Unwanted hair growth can be both embarrassing and inconvenient, but laser hair removal offers an effective and quick solution to the issue. Laser treatment provides quick, easy, and permanent relief, making it an attractive alternative to more traditional methods like shaving, waxing or cream depilatories.
Laser hair removal works by passing light through the skin and being absorbed by dark pigment in hair follicles, which produces heat damage that disables them and stops future hair growth. Because melanin pigment in hair follicles is darker than pigment on the skin surface, laser can target them without harming nearby areas.
At a laser hair removal session, the treated area may be treated with numbing agents to minimize discomfort. Depending on its size and complexity, treatments typically last anywhere between several minutes and an hour.
Some patients may experience temporary side effects, including redness or swelling, which typically fade within several hours following treatment. Patients can return to daily activities immediately following their session. To achieve optimal results, we advise our clients refrain from shaving, plucking or waxing for one month prior to beginning laser hair removal treatments as well as limit sun exposure in order to help avoid the re-growth of unwanted hairs.
Laser hair removal may also provide permanent solutions for those suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Treatments can significantly slow or stop hair growth. If you’re tired of constantly shaving, waxing, or plucking away unwanted hair or have PCOS, we encourage you to contact Khrom Dermatology and Aesthetics today and learn more about laser hair removal as an option.
Lumenis’ BLEND X laser hair removal technology is one of the latest advancements in laser hair removal technology, enabling our team to customize treatments specifically to each person and skin tone for an efficient experience every time. Furthermore, this cutting-edge system even successfully treats light-colored hairs which had previously proven difficult to treat with laser technology.
Side Effects
Laser hair removal provides you with silky-smooth skin by permanently eliminating body hair. Unlike shaving or other hair removal methods that only remove surface-level hairs, laser treatments destroy their roots to provide long-term solutions and lasting results.
At laser treatment sessions, laser beams identify the colors of both hair and skin to target only pigmented areas within hair follicles – not surrounding skin – for effective treatment. Since some follicles go through multiple growth phases before becoming hair free permanently, you may require multiple sessions before becoming hair free permanently.
Some individuals may experience slight discomfort during laser treatments; this will depend on your individual sensitivity and type of laser being used. Your dermatologist will apply an anesthetic cream to numb the treatment area for maximum comfort.
If you have darker skin, it is crucial that in the months leading up to laser hair removal treatment you avoid tanning and sunless tanners as these could lighten the skin, increasing the chances of laser burns during treatment. Also avoid plucking, waxing or threading in this area for several weeks prior to your session as these practices could cover hair follicles with layers of skin. Shaving is recommended before your session in order to ensure maximum exposure of hair follicles during treatment.
Men often struggle with ingrown hairs and pseudo-folliculitis (an inflammation of hair follicles). Hair in this area tends to grow coarser, making removal with razors or other methods difficult. Laser hair removal can reduce thickness and darkness of this unwanted growth which helps alleviate issues associated with it.
Laser hair removal can also be effective for transgender patients who may be experiencing hormonal imbalances that affect facial hair growth patterns. Your cosmetic dermatologist in NYC can prescribe birth control pills or Spironolactone to address these imbalances and help you achieve lasting results after just a short series of laser treatment sessions.
Safety
Laser hair removal is an efficient and safe solution for unwanted hair removal. Performed by trained medical professionals, the procedure utilizes light energy that penetrates into dark pigmentation of hair follicles to destroy them and penetrates deeply enough for safe results.
Hair follicles no longer produce new hairs, leaving skin silky-smooth. However, this technique may not suit everyone, and those with certain medical conditions may experience complications that may be serious in nature.
Therefore, it is crucial to do your research and hire a reputable laser technician. Make sure to inquire about licensing, training and experience in laser hair removal; additionally ask about any prior treatments they have performed on the area you intend to treat.
Know that laser hair removal can be somewhat painful, though numbing creams are usually available to alleviate this discomfort. Many have described the pain experienced with this procedure as feeling similar to having a rubber band snapped against their skin.
Laser hair removal can be an excellent treatment option for teens who are physically capable of going through treatment, however it’s essential to evaluate their emotional maturity prior to beginning this course of treatment. In general, 16 is usually considered the minimum age requirement in many states.
Cost
One of the main barriers to laser hair removal can be its initial cost. Although more costly than waxing or razoring, consider it as an investment in your skin’s health and wellbeing; ultimately it could save money in future due to fewer waxes and razors purchased compared with continuing shave or wax after treatment has begun. Plus, your results will likely last longer!
Medical lasers offer permanent hair reduction solutions unlike any other hair removal methods – unlike trimming or shaving, which only causes hair to shed temporarily. Their laser beams permanently damage hair follicles so they cannot continue producing hair growth, giving you silky-smooth skin free from stubble, cuts and cuts while giving you confidence that comes from permanent reduction.
When selecting a spa or salon for laser hair removal, be sure to choose one with experienced practitioners who possess proper training. Dermatologists are the ideal option, but if one is unavailable nearby physician assistants or licensed nurses who have taken required courses may be capable of administering laser treatments as well. It is also wise to avoid at-home laser devices as these may prove risky and may have variable degrees of success.
People often fear the pain associated with laser hair removal, but in reality it can be quite tolerable. While you might experience a slight stinging sensation similar to rubber band snapping against skin, many clients describe the experience as more tolerable than waxing or shaving. If the treatment area is particularly sensitive, an anesthetic numbing cream may be used prior to beginning treatment.
Given that laser only affects follicles in their anagen phase of growth, multiple sessions will likely be necessary to reach desired results. Most men require between six and 10 treatments before realizing substantial hair reduction.
