Laser hair removal offers a safe and permanent solution to hair removal that offers instantaneous results without the hassle of shaving, tweezing and depilatory creams.
Laser light technology targets pigment in hair follicles to destroy them and inhibit future growth, giving you peace of mind about never having to shave again!
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Unwanted hair growth is an all too familiar problem among both men and women. Traditional methods of hair removal such as waxing, shaving and plucking can be painful and time consuming; laser hair removal offers a quick, simple and permanent way to reduce unwanted body and facial hair.
This procedure works by applying safe laser energy waves into your hair follicles. This heat damages them, disrupting their ability to produce new hair growth. Over time, damaged follicles will eventually be destroyed and won’t produce new growth anymore; when new hair does grow back after treatment it will likely be finer, thinner, and lighter in color due to reduced production of melanin pigment that gives hair its color pigment.
For optimal results, patients should refrain from waxing or shaving the area to be treated six weeks prior to laser hair removal treatment. In addition, it’s advised to limit sun exposure as its rays may lead to skin discoloration. During your complimentary consultation with Dr. Michele Green she will go over proper preparation and aftercare steps associated with laser hair removal.
At laser hair removal sessions, your physician will target dark pigment in your hair in order to successfully destroy its follicles. When treating light colored hair or darker skin with laser light energy, however, light colors or darker skin pigment may not absorb enough energy for full treatment. In such instances, they may opt for lower level laser settings for optimal cosmetic results.
Laser treatments permanently disable hair follicles, yet may not completely eradicate them. Some follicles will still produce hair but it may grow much thinner and less noticeable; this is especially noticeable during times of hormonal shifts such as pregnancy or menopause.
Laser treatments can be repeated as necessary to maintain desired results, and most patients report permanent hair reduction after only several sessions of laser treatments. This is because only 20% of hair follicles will be active at any given time and the laser will more effectively target these hairs with its beam.
Is Laser Hair Removal Right for Me?
Have you ever longed to get rid of unwanted hair without the hassle, mess and expense associated with shaving, waxing and plucking? Now it is possible! Laser hair removal offers an effective yet safe solution – laser light can selectively destroy hair follicles that cause unwanted growth on the surface of the skin – leaving behind flawless and beautiful skin behind.
Laser hair removal could be right for you if your skin is generally healthy and you do not suffer from any medical conditions that might interfere with treatment. Your personal hair and skin color and type also play a key role; lasers are attracted by pigment, so dark hair with light skin makes a better candidate than light hair because this allows the lasers to target hair follicles without harming surrounding tissue.
Other variables that could alter the effectiveness of laser treatments include your hair’s thickness and color, areas you are seeking to treat, medications that alter blood circulation and whether or not you tan easily or take medications that alter their pigment. Laser treatments should generally not be undertaken if you tan easily, have sunburns frequently, are taking certain acne treatments, or taking other medicines that alter skin pigment.
If you are curious to explore whether laser hair removal might be right for you, please reach out and schedule a consultation appointment with one of our aestheticians. They can customize a treatment plan tailored specifically to meet your hair and skin requirements.
Your goal of permanently reduced unwanted hair in an area will likely require multiple laser treatments before reaching success, since hair grows in cycles and only targets those currently growing follicles with laser therapy. Although some hair may remain after each session, it will likely be thinner and lighter than before – as more treatments take place you should see your unwanted hair beginning to disappear altogether, although in some instances ongoing laser maintenance treatment might be required in order to keep unwanted growth at bay in future.
How Long Will Laser Hair Removal Last?
Are you tired of shaving and waxing, yet still wish for permanent removal of unwanted body hair? Laser hair removal could be the perfect solution for you; multiple sessions over time could completely get rid of unwanted body hair for good; the exact length of time depends on various factors including skin type/hair color/hormone levels/and other variables.
As opposed to more painful and laborious methods of hair-removal such as plucking or waxing, laser treatment for hair removal is fast and painless. Sessions for smaller areas like the upper lip usually last less than one minute while larger regions such as back and legs could take up to an hour for full coverage.
Laser treatment uses light to vaporize hairs that then fall from the surface of the skin and are removed by a technician. Unlike tweezing, which may lead to ingrown hairs or razor burn, laser does not irritate or cause bumps on your skin, meaning you can immediately resume your daily activities afterwards; any redness and swelling experienced post-procedure usually fades within an hour or two.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatment, it is vital to refrain from plucking, shaving and waxing in the area you wish to treat. Doing so could disturb hair follicles which will diminish effectiveness of treatment; thus laser specialists advise waiting a few weeks prior to beginning treatment.
Apart from avoiding potentially hazardous hair-removal habits, it is also vitally important to stick to a regular schedule of laser sessions. Most experts advise having treatment every six to 12 weeks to achieve maximum effectiveness; however, your specialist will know which frequency best meets your individual needs.
After treatment with laser, you may notice that hair growth in the treated area is lighter and thinner. This is because laser treatment permanently removed pigment from hair follicles to stop further hair production from them; although, some hair could possibly regrowth in areas prone to hormonal fluctuations like the chin and neck.
How Many Laser Hair Removal Sessions Will I Need?
Traditional hair reduction techniques like shaving, tweezing, waxing and depilatory creams can be both time consuming and ineffective in providing lasting relief from unwanted hair growth. Laser hair removal offers quick, permanent relief that does not involve frequent sessions or side effects like waxing. While individual results will differ, typically four sessions at monthly intervals will provide 90% reduction and future touch up sessions should ensure you remain hair free for life!
Patients interested in laser hair removal for facial, arm and leg hair must first qualify as candidates for this procedure, meaning that they do not suffer from conditions like hormonal imbalance (PCOS) that could negatively impact results. Women experiencing these imbalances may need birth control pills or Spironolactone alongside laser hair removal to slow regrowth of unwanted hair.
Laser hair removal works by dissolving pigment inside hair follicles, effectively stopping them from producing new unwanted hair growth. As a result, our bodies will begin naturally shedding existing unwanted hair within 3-10 days following each treatment session; since shedding of hair follicles may make it seem as though unwanted hair is growing back, it is recommended to schedule appointments at least six weeks apart to achieve optimal results.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, we ask that you shave the area that will be treated. Shaving is necessary because it allows laser light to more effectively target and destroy hair follicles. For your comfort, we may apply topical anesthetic prior to beginning treatment.
At your treatment session, the laser equipment will be adjusted according to your skin tone, thickness and location of unwanted hair. Appointments typically last anywhere between a few minutes and an hour for small areas like upper lips or underarms while larger chest or back areas may take more than that amount of time to treat successfully.
Motus AX laser hair removal technology is fast, safe and effective on virtually all skin types. Schedule a free consultation with our team of specialists to assess whether laser hair removal could be right for you.
