People turn to laser hair removal treatments in order to enhance the appearance of their skin or avoid having to shave every day. Women seeking treatment for unwanted facial hair often turn to this procedure, while men usually seek treatments to eliminate unwanted chest hair.
Lasers work best on people with dark hair and light skin because the contrast helps the laser target hair follicles more precisely, but they can treat other areas as well.
Arms
Laser hair removal is an efficient and safe solution for permanently eliminating unwanted body hair. The treatment works by using heat from a laser to demolish pigment in hair follicles, leaving behind permanently hair-free skin with less side effects than waxing, shaving or plucking. However, it must only be performed by qualified medical professionals; otherwise you could experience hyperpigmentation, burns or blisters as potential side effects of treatment.
Unwanted hair on the arms can be challenging to remove with traditional methods like shaving and waxing, often leading to ingrown hairs or even rashes. Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative in this situation and can provide silky-smooth, hair-free skin in no time!
Laser hair removal methods, unlike traditional methods, are suitable for all skin types and shades; however, those with very light hair may not experience desired results due to melanin being absorbed by the laser’s light being absorbed by their hair follicles. One side effect commonly associated with laser hair removal treatments is reddening of the skin which typically appears after treatment sessions and can be reduced with cold compresses as well as avoiding natural or artificial sunlight exposure.
The neck can benefit greatly from permanent hair reduction treatments such as laser hair removal. As its skin tends to be thicker than other parts of the body, and may have experienced uneven texture from previous hair removal techniques like shaving and waxing, laser treatment is often effective at eliminating both excessive growth and ingrown hairs in this area.
Laser hair removal is a popular treatment option among both men and women looking to achieve a hairless appearance. The procedure can be performed on areas such as the face, neck, armpits, chest, back and legs; however for optimal results it should be administered by an experienced board-certified dermatologist such as Dr. Michele Green in New York City in order to avoid more serious side effects such as hyperpigmentation, burns blisters scarring.
Legs
If you have ever suffered from excessive hair growth on your legs, laser hair removal treatments will likely appeal to you. Shaving, waxing and plucking can lead to painful ingrown hairs but using laser hair removal treatment eliminates their use altogether.
Laser treatment can be applied to any part of the body in which hair removal is desired; however, its most popular applications for both men and women include arms, bikini area, and legs due to these regions needing extra maintenance in terms of staying hair free.
Shaving and waxing can be time-consuming and ineffective methods of hair removal for those with thicker or darker locks, but laser treatment offers an effective and long-term solution to unwanted body hair on legs, arms and other parts of your body for silky-smooth skin.
Underarms are another popular area for laser hair removal due to the difficulty associated with shaving them and waxing being so painful. Luckily, laser treatments for underarms work extremely quickly – you could be ready for treatment in five minutes!
People sometimes opt for laser hair removal on their stomach and torso because the results tend to be more effective than waxing or shaving. If there’s stubborn hair growth on these areas, however, multiple sessions of laser treatment might be needed in order to achieve maximum effectiveness.
Men and women often opt for laser treatment on their backs in order to maintain a hair-free back, so they feel more confident wearing clothing with more skin revealing areas.
If you are seeking smooth and hair-free skin, contact Spa 361 at the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute today to arrange a consultation with one of our licensed aestheticians or physician assistants. They can help determine whether laser hair removal is right for you and develop the most effective plan to help you reach your desired look.
Stomach
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution to unwanted facial and body hair. Unlike waxing, shaving or plucking which only remove the surface-level hairs, laser treatment targets pigment in the root of each follicle to degenerate it and stop future hair growth. It can be applied virtually any part of the face or body such as armpits, legs arms chest stomach back buttocks. Women who wish to achieve a sleeker feminine appearance also utilize this procedure in this area of the bikini area.
Laser treatments not only remove unwanted hair but can also reduce cellulite and stretch marks in the stomach area. Although results from laser treatment are long-lasting, maintenance sessions may be required in order to keep hair from growing back.
Patients can typically expect their procedure to be relatively comfortable, although individual pain threshold and area being treated will affect its intensity. At Spa 361 at Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute, providers strive to make your experience pleasant and relaxing; we may even offer topical anesthetic for treatment!
Laser hair removal should only be undertaken by skilled practitioners; therefore, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests seeking treatment at a licensed MedSpa staffed with board-certified dermatologists such as Dr. Michele Green. Untrained laser technicians can cause side effects like blisters, burns and hyperpigmentation more severe than what would typically be experienced from laser treatment at a doctor’s office.
Unwanted neck hair can be difficult to manage using traditional methods of hair removal, which is why so many men and women turn to laser treatment as an alternative solution. Many also experience ingrown hairs or pseudofolliculitis on the neck which can be highly irritating. Furthermore, neck hair tends to be coarser in texture than other body hair and often resists other methods of treatment.
Face
Are you fed up with waxing and shaving your face or body, but want an alternative option for hair removal? Laser hair removal uses light as its source to permanently destroy unwanted hair on arms, legs, backs, underarms, chests and more.
The laser treatment itself should not cause much discomfort; however, you may feel some sensation during treatment. A technician will press a handheld device against your skin before activating the laser light – this heats up pigment within hair follicles to essentially destroy them, thus stopping future hair growth in that area. Depending on your skin type and tone, multiple treatment sessions may be needed before permanent results are realized.
Most people with unwanted facial hair turn to laser treatment as an effective solution, though it should be noted that it may result in temporary redness on the affected areas after receiving treatment. Therefore, it is advised to wear sunscreen over these spots in order to safeguard them against sunlight damage.
Many people don’t realize that laser treatment for unwanted hair can actually be performed by medical professionals such as board-certified dermatologists. Although not all doctors are qualified to offer this cosmetic procedure, some med spas may provide laser treatments without proper medical training and guarantee safe results.
Laser hair removal should always take place in a medical facility to reduce side effects like blistering and hyperpigmentation, which often occur when an incorrect laser setting is selected for each individual patient’s skin type.
Laser treatments were once thought only suitable for lighter skin tones; however, the Nordlys laser by Candela and SpectraMedica’s elos Plus device can now accommodate all Fitzpatrick skin tone levels; meaning even patients with darker complexions can now benefit from laser hair removal treatments for unwanted hair removal. Following several sessions, patients can enjoy permanently hair-free shoulders, arms, legs, buttocks chest and other body areas.
