No more shaving, waxing or ingrown hairs – this method is quick, painless and extremely comfortable!
At first, your professional will clean the treatment area and apply mild anesthetic cream (optional). Next, they’ll use a laser device to deliver pulses of light energy directly into your armpits using pulses of laser energy that heat up melanin within hair follicles and damage them so they cannot grow back hair again.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Laser hair removal could be the answer if you’re tired of dealing with unwanted stubble under your arms. This cutting-edge procedure uses pulses of light energy to destroy hair follicles and stop new hair growth – a quick, painless solution suitable for any area including chins, lips and underarms.
An aesthetician will shave the underarm area before applying cooling gel to reduce discomfort. A hand-held device then directs laser energy onto your skin – this may feel similar to rubber bands snapping against it – before another soothing gel is applied by your cosmetician for soothing. Redness or swelling may occur but usually resolves within 24 hours.
As your armpits are an area that relies heavily on hormones for hair growth, you should schedule at least six treatments every six weeks in order to see optimal results. The exact number will depend on a variety of factors including hair color and thickness as well as areas with hormonal hair growth.
Deodorant can help control odor, but can often leave skin feeling uncomfortable and irritated. People with sensitive skin may find their favorite brand of antiperspirant too harsh for them.
However, with proper treatments you can finally rid yourself of unwanted underarm hair and make it a thing of the past. Laser hair removal will effectively target and remove dark roots while simultaneously lightening skin tone in this sensitive area.
Laser hair removal can also reduce ingrown hairs, which are frequently the source of painful bumps and irritation. Although laser hair removal won’t completely get rid of them, having less ingrown hairs to deal with will save time and money in terms of time spent dealing with them as well as hyperpigmentation resulting from ingrowns; for this reason it is wise to consult your laser technician as early as possible regarding this side effect.
How Long Will the Treatments Last?
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective treatment option that can reduce the need for shaving or waxing, providing permanent hair reduction in some instances such as underarm area. Just a few treatments could produce visible results!
Laser hair removal requires using a handheld device to deliver pulses of light onto the underarm area. These pulses target melanin present in hair follicles, damaging them and thus stopping further growth. The process usually lasts no more than 15 minutes, although a topical anesthetic may be applied prior to treatment for additional comfort.
When it comes to laser hair removal, it’s best to work with an experienced provider. A consultation provides an ideal opportunity to ask any pertinent questions and learn more about the procedure; additionally, this time allows for discussion regarding any possible side effects or concerns about side effects.
For optimal results, it is wise to refrain from shaving and waxing the underarm area six weeks prior to any laser hair removal appointment. Since laser light targets melanin found in hair follicles, this step will ensure successful treatment results. In addition, sun exposure should also be minimized before and after laser hair removal treatment using sunscreen on areas exposed directly or treated indirectly by laser light.
Before your treatment begins, a professional will clean and apply topical anesthetic as necessary before placing a protective eye covering over your eyes. After this step is finished, they’ll use a device that emits laser energy directly onto the skin – you may experience some slight stinging sensation but this should subside quickly; cold compress or ice pack therapy may help ease any discomfort during this step.
Most doctors recommend multiple laser hair removal sessions in order to see results from laser hair removal treatments. The number of sessions will depend on your hair growth rate and any hormonal fluctuations that might influence it; some areas like your face and neck often shed faster, necessitating additional treatments in order to see full benefits.
How Painful Will the Treatment Be?
Wherever laser hair removal takes place, the level of pain experienced varies widely. Underarms are generally the most sensitive area; however, modern treatments have proven extremely efficient and quick. Modern treatments utilize pulses of light energy which penetrate deeply into skin layers where hair follicles reside to destroy them, effectively stopping future hair from growing back thereby eliminating the need for shaving or waxing, both of which can be much more painful processes.
Before your treatment begins, your Skin, Face & Body Expert will prepare the area by drawing white lines on your armpits where the treatment will take place and applying a numbing cream that significantly decreases pain levels during sessions. Once ready to begin, full arm laser hair removal could take anywhere from 30 minutes up to an hour based on size of underarms – moderate discomfort has been described by clients similar to being lightly snapped with a rubber band; once finished your technician will apply soothing Aloe Vera gel for comfort once complete your session has concluded.
Once your procedure is over, you should immediately wash your underarms with soap and water; however, any heavily-scented products or perfumes should be avoided until one day post-treatment. It’s also wise to avoid sunbathing until your skin has fully recovered.
Prior to receiving laser treatments, it is wise to regularly apply sunscreen as this could make your skin more susceptible to sun damage. This is particularly pertinent in areas like underarms where skin tends to be thinner.
Laser hair removal requires regular sessions in order to achieve permanent results, due to how hair grows in cycles that cannot be targeted by laser. If you miss several treatments, the hair in your underarms will start growing back more rapidly requiring more frequent sessions in order to remain completely hair free.
What Are the Side Effects of Laser Hair Removal?
Unwanted armpit hair can be a real source of frustration. Regular shaving can result in razor burn, ingrown hairs, and itchy armpits while monthly or bi-weekly waxing sessions can be time consuming and painful processes.
Laser hair removal is an effective, permanent way to get rid of underarm and body hair permanently. A state-of-the-art laser uses pulses of light energy to destroy hair follicles so they no longer produce new growth, leaving behind smooth skin with no daily or weekly upkeep required!
Considerations when determining how many laser hair removal treatments you require depend on various variables, including your skin type and complexion, hair color, coarseness of hair, length of your growth cycle cycle and other considerations. On average four or six sessions usually are sufficient to rid yourself of unsightly underarm hair!
Laser hair removal sessions must also be spaced out evenly, as laser light only targets hair in its growth stage. If sessions are spaced too far apart, however, laser treatment could miss hair that has entered transition or resting stages and cause treatment failure. It is thus vital that you stick closely to your treatment schedule!
As soon as you’re ready to begin laser hair removal, our professional Skin, Face & Body Expert will assess both your armpit skin and hair to identify the optimal course of action to deliver permanent, smooth results! After this assessment has taken place, we’ll prepare the area by drawing white lines around where your laser hair removal session will occur; depending on your comfort level we may apply a numbing cream prior to beginning treatment.
Laser Hair Removal sessions typically cause only moderate discomfort; many clients compare it to a rubber band snapping against their skin. After each treatment session, we will apply Aloe Vera gel directly onto the area to reduce redness, swelling or itchiness that might arise as well as provide soothing comfort after your appointment.
