Laser hair removal provides faster, more comfortable, and permanent hair removal compared to traditional methods like shaving, waxing or plucking. Laser treatment works for all skin types.
For optimal laser treatments and to avoid skin discoloration and burns, tanning or using spray tans prior to receiving laser treatments should be avoided. Shaving must also be performed in order to prepare the area of treatment.
Preparation
Laser hair removal is an extremely effective solution to unwanted hair growth. This non-invasive treatment is suitable for women and men of all skin types alike, offering an alternative to shaving, tweezing and waxing – many clients see an immediate reduction in unwanted hair growth after only a few short laser sessions!
At Cynosure, we are thrilled to introduce the revolutionary Icon(tm), equipped with its cutting-edge melanin reader, for maximum safety and optimal results in each session. This advanced technology enables our team to track melanin levels within your skin and adjust laser settings accordingly, for greater safety and better results from each treatment session.
Before your laser hair removal treatment, it’s essential that the area be prepared by forgoing any shaving or waxing for several weeks prior to your appointment. Any overgrown hair can hinder the laser from targeting its beam into hair follicles and permanently eliminating it; additionally, any bleaching or plucking must also be avoided in that region.
Preventing sun exposure prior to laser hair removal sessions is highly advised as UV rays can cause burns and discoloration of the area exposed. If sunlight must penetrate this exposed region, use at least an SPF 30 sunscreen.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it’s essential to seek out a licensed skincare specialist who has extensive experience performing this procedure. Although some states allow estheticians to offer this treatment, ideally you should find a medical spa with board-certified physicians or dermatologists on staff who can oversee your treatments.
SB Aesthetics Medical Spa is an esteemed skincare clinic offering an array of cosmetic treatments. From laser hair removal to facials, microneedling and chemical peels – plus many rejuvenation procedures! – their highly qualified and licensed professionals strive to deliver exceptional outcomes, adhering to all regulations and standards in providing excellent services for their clients. To discover more of their offerings reach them today by dialing 805-957-5255 – they look forward to helping you discover natural beauty!
Treatment
Are You Tired of Shaving, Plucking and Waxing Unwanted Hair? Laser Treatment Could Be Your Answer. This quick and effective treatment targets the source of unwanted hair growth to reduce or eradicate it completely – most patients notice an immediate decrease in growth after only a few sessions!
Before the procedure starts, we’ll clean your skin thoroughly and apply topical anesthetic for your comfort during the session. Next we will put on protective eyewear before Dr. Hurvitz runs his laser over the area requiring treatment; you should experience brief bursts of energy like rubber bands snapping against your skin that have been described as feeling similar to snapping a rubber band against skin; although these pulses should not cause too much pain they may still cause discomfort in areas like bikini lines.
As with any medical procedure, post-treatment redness and swelling are to be expected; they should subside within 24-48 hours. To minimize their severity, an ice pack can help soothe this effect. In order to further minimize discomfort between sessions, avoid sun exposure and tanning beds completely and always wear broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen to protect yourself in sunlight exposure.
Laser hair removal offers many advantages, one being its effectiveness against all skin tones and hair colors – although darker hair absorbs laser light more readily than lighter tones. You may require multiple treatment sessions in order to reach permanent hair reduction.
Other rare side effects could include blistering, crusting and scarring on those with darker skin. Furthermore, laser treatment should not be undertaken by pregnant women taking blood-thinning medication or anyone having tattoos near the treatment area.
Sciton Forever Bare BBL treatments use broadband light (BBL) to address various aesthetic concerns, including broken capillaries, facial redness, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture and sun spots. We will evaluate your skin to determine which laser modality best meets your needs – contact our Santa Barbara office now to arrange your consultation!
Side effects
Laser hair removal in Santa Barbara offers more than just effective treatment for unwanted hair; it also reduces redness and broken capillaries. Women were once limited to shaving or waxing to remove unwanted hair; both methods can leave the skin with an uncomfortable burning sensation and eventually damage it with repeated use. Laser hair removal Santa Barbara provides a gentler alternative that eliminates burns and nicks associated with shaving or waxing techniques; the Elite MPX(tm) procedure takes less than 30 minutes with most common side effects being redness or swelling around treated areas after laser treatment.
This side effect may be more noticeable if the treated area is large or sensitive; applying an ice pack after treatment to these areas may help minimize discomfort. Itching is another common side effect caused by laser hair removal treatment destroying hair follicles, leading the body’s natural defense mechanism to respond by itching to remove damaged hair follicles – in effect making your body rid itself of them!
Laser hair removal depends heavily on the color and pigmentation of hair, and skin. Dark hair on light skin tends to produce more effective results due to dark hair’s higher pigment concentration absorbing laser energy and directly damaging only hair follicles while leaving surrounding skin undamaged. Light-colored hair has lower pigment density so is less easily treated – not producing as impressive results as dark.
Before undertaking laser hair removal, it is wise to avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, spray or self tans, plucking or waxing your follicles for six weeks before treatment begins. Shaving should also be performed prior to laser sessions to avoid burns. Plucked and waxed follicles interfere with laser beam’s ability to target roots of hairs effectively which leads to ineffective treatment results.
Aftercare
By contrast, laser hair removal offers an alternative that dramatically slows unwanted hair growth. This minimally-invasive technique uses handheld devices to direct pulsating beams of light directly onto treatment areas; pigment absorbs this energy which in turn destroys tube-shaped sacs under your skin responsible for hair production. Devices approved by FDA to treat multiple parts of the body have already been approved to do just this; such areas include back, legs, arms chest and abdomen.
Before embarking on laser hair removal, several important steps should be taken into account. These include avoiding products which darken the skin since these will interfere with its effectiveness, plucking or waxing as these methods may disturb hair follicles; and for additional comfort during treatment try using topical anesthetic.
Prior to your appointment, it is essential that any lotions, deodorant or other topical products from the treatment area be removed. Also important during your procedure is wearing protective eyewear; your physician will instruct you how to do so.
Once your treatment begins, you will feel short bursts of energy similar to rubber band snapping against your skin. Although these pulses don’t typically last too long and are generally tolerable in most instances, laser hair removal may become more uncomfortable in sensitive areas such as bikini and underarm regions.
Redness, discoloration, swelling and mild pain are common side effects of laser hair removal treatments; they usually subside within hours. According to AADA recommendations, applying a cold compress or ice pack directly over the treated area may reduce irritation and inflammation and speed healing time.
For more information on permanent laser hair reduction, contact Evolutions Medical & Spa Santa Barbara. We can arrange a complimentary consultation with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Gregory Keller to assess your concerns and see if this treatment option would suit you.
