Shaving and waxing regularly can result in painful ingrown hairs and skin irritation, but laser hair removal offers an effective long-term solution for underarm hair removal.
At lunchtime, a trained professional will use a handheld device that uses pulses of light to deliver laser beams into your armpit, damaging hair follicles in order to stop producing new hair over time.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal provides long-term solutions that go beyond shaving or waxing alone; unlike these methods that only remove visible hairs above the skin’s surface, laser removal destroys their roots to stop further regrowth and can save you from an eternity of shaving or waxing, giving you confidence to show off your underarms with pride.
At your consultation with a laser specialist, they will evaluate your skin and suggest the number of treatments sessions that would best meet your goals for underarm hair removal. Prior to scheduling any treatments with them, shaving or waxing must be avoided for six weeks as these processes could compromise its efficacy.
Once seated comfortably in a reclining chair, your technician will identify the target area of your underarm and initiate laser treatment. A handheld laser device will pass several times over it to produce small zaps that resemble rubber bands snapping against your skin surface.
Your specialist may use a cooling gel during treatment to protect the skin and minimize discomfort. Once finished, you may return to regular activities; we do advise limiting UV exposure as much as possible and wearing loose clothing in order to protect your armpits. In order to maintain results for underarm hair reduction, follow-up laser sessions should occur every six to 12 months for optimal results.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Laser treatment differs from shaving in that it permanently destroys pigment within your hair follicle, leading to less, finer and less noticeable hair over time. While multiple office visits may be required to achieve your desired results, sun exposure should be limited during treatments for optimal outcomes.
At your appointment, a topical anesthetic will be applied to reduce any discomfort. Once this takes effect, a small device will then direct laser energy directly into your underarm; each zap from this laser feels similar to being lightly snapped with a rubber band and typically only lasts between seconds to one minute.
If you’re tired of shaving or waxing your underarms on a regular basis, considering laser hair removal could be the perfect solution. Although some discomfort is expected during treatment, it will pay dividends by eliminating razor burn and ingrown hairs altogether. Contact Radiance Skincare & Laser Medspa now to learn more and schedule a consultation appointment and fall in love with how you look without shaving, waxing or dealing with body odor!
What Can I Expect From Laser Hair Removal?
Unwanted hair beneath your arms can be a serious barrier to confidence, especially as tank top season approaches. Laser hair removal for underarms provides a fast and simple solution to eliminate that pesky growth so you can wear strapless and sleeveless clothing without worry.
Preparing for laser treatment requires six weeks of no waxing, plucking or shaving and limiting sun exposure – this may prove challenging in warmer climates but limiting sun exposure will ensure safe and effective treatments.
Before your session begins, your Skin, Face & Body Expert will mark the area to be treated with white lines and apply any necessary numbing cream or patches as necessary. After you relax comfortably in a reclining position as the laser machine applies itself directly onto the skin; most patients describe this experience as similar to having rubber bands flicked against their skin.
After your treatment, the underarm area may appear slightly red and swollen for up to 24 hours afterward, however this should dissipate shortly thereafter. If any other adverse side effects arise please notify our Skin, Face & Body Expert.
How Long Will Laser Hair Removal Last?
Based on your skin and hair type, as well as personal preferences and comfort level, laser treatment sessions for underarms or full arm treatments could last between 15 minutes to 30 minutes, respectively. To minimize any discomfort associated with laser treatments a topical anesthetic may be applied prior to beginning.
Your skin, face, and body expert will begin treatment by prepping the underarm area before directing a device at them to emit light that penetrates skin layers to target hair follicles, thus stopping future hair growth. It’s common for this procedure to feel like snapping rubber bands against your skin or receiving quick needle injections – afterwards Aloe Vera may be applied to soothe and relieve any discomfort from treatment.
Most people require six to eight laser treatments spaced six weeks apart in order to effectively catch every hair in its active growth cycle. Between appointments, it’s essential to exfoliate skin carefully in order to prevent ingrown hairs or cysts forming on your underarms; so it is wise to establish a maintenance schedule with your practitioner and adhere strictly to their aftercare guidelines and aftercare schedule. It is also wise to stay out of direct sunlight after receiving laser therapy treatments as this could potentially harm them, even though underarms tend not tan easily!
Are Laser Hair Removal Procedures Painful?
Laser hair removal procedures are safe and painless. A handheld device emits pulses of laser energy that target melanin pigment in your underarm skin to penetrate it and reach hair follicles that produce new hairs so they cannot grow back again. It provides permanent results by sparing you nicks, cuts, razor burns or ingrown hairs caused by shaving and waxing; providing long term solutions.
laser hair removal offers several distinct advantages over bleach or whitening cream treatments in terms of underarm lightening: instead, it targets dark follicles to stop them producing new hair growth – potentially helping reduce underarm sweating – one of the main sources of body odor.
After receiving laser hair removal treatment, cold compresses may help soothe the area that was affected. Although your underarms may feel sensitive or red afterward, this should subside over time. Furthermore, it’s advisable to refrain from using heavily scented soaps or body washes in that area after the procedure, and wear loose-fitting clothing so as to reduce exposure to sunlight post-treatment.
Are Laser Hair Removal Procedures Convenient?
Laser treatment offers a quick and painless solution for hair removal, similar to snapping rubber bands lightly against your skin. Your technician will target each area with the laser; each “zap” typically lasts from half a minute to one full minute depending on its intensity and sensitivity levels.
As part of your treatment, you will hear the machine beep as laser light is directed onto hair follicles to destroy and prevent future growth – meaning no more waxing, shaving, or ingrown hairs!
Removing hair from underarms also eliminates odor issues, as armpit hair traps sweat and causes body odor. While treated hair may re-grow after laser treatments, these will usually be much finer and lighter in color; many may even stop growing altogether after several laser sessions. To get optimal results it’s advised that six-8 laser hair removal underarm sessions be scheduled with several weeks between each one to target all your follicles during their growth cycles.
Are Laser Hair Removal Procedures Effective?
Laser hair removal is one of the most reliable permanent solutions to unwanted body hair. Furthermore, it can help alleviate associated skin conditions like folliculitis and discoloration associated with hair growth.
Consultations with board-certified dermatologists like Dr. Michele Green can assist patients in creating a custom plan for laser hair removal, which will determine if it’s appropriate for their hair and skin type, as well as any pre and post treatment care necessary.
For optimal laser hair removal results, it is vital to refrain from waxing or plucking between treatments; the laser relies on targeting hair roots directly. In addition, it is wise to limit sun exposure before and after laser hair removal procedures as too much melanin in the skin may trigger its targeting capabilities; this could result in burns if too dark a hue exists in its target zone.
Laser hair removal may be uncomfortable, but not painful. Many compare it to the sensation of having a rubber band snap against their skin; depending on your pain threshold, treatment could take anywhere from five minutes up to an hour.
