Laser hair removal is one of the most permanent methods available to users for eliminating unwanted body hair. It eliminates the need for shaving, waxing or other depilation methods that could potentially harm their skin and leaves no trace of unwanted stubble behind.
Laser hair removal works best when there is an opposition between hair color and skin tone, taking between six to eight treatments to reach maintenance levels for an individual. Although results will differ depending on each person.
What Are the Costs?
Laser treatments can be used to effectively address age spots, scars, stretch marks and unwanted facial and body hair. Lasers work by targeting blood vessels within your skin which then injure their lining causing blood flow restriction to stop; eventually causing them to close off completely and lead to reduced redness or swelling depending on which laser type you choose for treatment.
If you are considering laser hair removal, first speak with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon about whether or not this solution is right for you. Make sure your specialist is board certified in dermatology or plastic surgery – spas and salons that employ unlicensed individuals may offer cheaper alternatives that could potentially damage skin more.
Dr. Guanche suggests that the cost of laser hair removal depends on the size and area being treated, so consultations will help you develop a plan and understand any associated costs. Since multiple sessions will likely be necessary to reach your desired goals, it is wise to budget accordingly.
Large areas like your back and legs typically cost more to treat with laser hair removal than smaller spots like armpits or the face, with standard heads being preferred for large spots while precision heads should be utilized on more intimate regions like bikini lines or face.
What Are the Benefits?
Laser hair removal uses light energy to target and destroy hair follicles, effectively stopping their production of new hair growth. It’s performed in an office and relatively painless; topical numbing agent may be applied before pressing a hand-held laser instrument against your skin with an embedded cooling device or cool gel tip that protects and reduces any potential side effects. When activated, a laser beam passes through your skin into hair follicles where its intense heat damages them and inhibits their development; though after treatment your treated area may remain pink or red until its resolution within hours of being treated!
Your desired results could require multiple treatments; the exact number will depend on your hair color and skin type; those with dark hair and light skin typically need less treatments.
Some individuals require touch-up treatments every 6-12 months in order to capture any stray hairs, while laser hair removal provides permanent solutions that eliminate 89% to 90% of unwanted hair in the treatment area. You will save money and time when shaving as ingrown hairs become nonexistent as well as eliminating embarrassing razor bumps and tan lines! Are you ready to put an end to spending money on razor blades while enjoying hair-free skin? Contact us now and schedule your free Forever Bare consultation!
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Laser hair removal uses light pulses that target pigment in hair follicles to destroy them so that further hair growth cannot take place. Although laser treatment doesn’t damage skin directly, some patients experience discomfort similar to rubber band snapping against skin; this discomfort can often be reduced with topical numbing cream application.
Treatment sessions usually last only minutes, depending on the size and shape of the area being treated; larger areas, like legs and backs, could take up to an hour. Most patients find the treatments comfortable; some may experience heat discomfort from laser use but most don’t find this a major concern – depending on your skin type your dermatologist might suggest applying cooling cream or an ice pack in order to ease its sensation.
After laser treatments, some hair will regrow, though usually finer and lighter in tone than before. Some individuals opt to undergo maintenance treatments every 6 months after the initial series to prevent unwanted hairs from growing back into areas which were once hair-free.
Laser hair removal offers long-term solutions, unlike shaving, tweezing or waxing. It saves both time and money by eliminating razor blades and waxing products; additionally it eliminates razor bumps and ingrown hairs for good! Plus it treats chronic skin conditions known as Hidradenitis Suppurativa by blocking hair follicles in affected areas – your dermatologist will explain all risks and benefits during their consultation appointment with you.
How Do I Know if I’m a Good Candidate?
Laser technology has proven itself incredibly efficient at removing unwanted hair. This non-invasive procedure uses pulses of light energy that are focused on targeting melanin pigment in hair follicles; once they reach it, their destruction means no further regrowth can take place – much faster and more effective than shaving, tweezing or waxing alone! However, many factors could impact whether or not you qualify as an ideal candidate for laser hair removal.
First step of treatment begins with a consultation appointment where we review your medical history and address the area that needs treating. Practitioners then use Fitzpatrick color classification system to find suitable treatments for both skin tone and hair type – creating a customized plan to achieve maximum results.
Before the laser treatment starts, a topical numbing cream will be applied to the treatment area to numb it before starting the procedure. Once set, the device will pass multiple times over it in order to target and destroy all hair follicles – leaving behind smooth and softer-looking skin after each session is over! Additionally, unlike other types of hair removal methods like waxing, laser hair removal is permanent without need for follow up sessions; making it an investment worth making over time as you eliminate other methods altogether.
Do I Need to Stop Using Hair Products?
Make an appointment for a complimentary consultation to determine if laser hair removal is suitable for you by booking a free appointment with a professional. They will help determine how many treatments will be necessary and whether your skin tone and hair color make you a suitable candidate. It is also worth calling ahead before visiting any spa that claims they use cutting edge laser technology.
As opposed to shaving or waxing, laser light permanently destroys hair follicles – this means your hair won’t grow anymore and can expect long-term results after several treatments. Though some hair may still return at some point later on, its thickness and color may have diminished substantially – many opt for touch up treatments every 6-12 months to detect any new growth that might appear later.
Quatela Medical Spa only employs licensed nurses as laser hair removal providers, while their Candela GentleLase Plus uses spray-on coolant before each laser pulse for maximum comfort levels. You should inquire as to the technology used, as some companies may provide this service with outdated equipment that reduces its effectiveness or increases risks of side effects.
What Can I Expect from the Procedure?
Laser hair removal is a treatment designed to destroy the root of hair growth, rendering it no longer capable of growing back. At your appointment, your specialist may apply topical anesthetic cream in order to numb any discomfort before receiving the laser treatment itself.
Before beginning laser treatments, Dr. Guanche cautions that patients must avoid shaving, plucking, waxing and any other depilatories which might disrupt hair follicles and affect results. Furthermore, it’s wise to stay out of direct sunlight prior and post treatments as exposure could make skin more sensitive to laser light, possibly leading to burns or scarring from laser light exposure.
For the procedure, your specialist will guide a hand-held device over your skin. This device contains a small hand piece which touches your skin to deliver laser light. In addition to that, Zimmer Cryo 6 or Elite iQ dynamic cooling devices may also be included for greater comfort during treatment – these systems deliver constant doses of high-powered cool air through constant doses that lower skin temperatures for greater therapeutic relief during sessions.
Some individuals find that hair does grow back after laser sessions, though typically in finer and lighter forms than before. As a result, you’ll spend less time shaving or waxing and save on all related products; furthermore, laser therapy treatments can also reduce rashes and ingrown hairs.
