Laser hair removal is an efficient, lasting solution that requires less upkeep than shaving or waxing. It works by blasting pulses of light into the skin to kill off hair follicles causing them to self-destruct and thus eliminate hair.
Some describe it as the sensation of having a rubber band snap against their skin, without pain.
Do I need to shave?
Personal and private, intimate grooming is your decision alone and it’s entirely your choice whether or not to shave or remove hair from the mons pubis (a soft mound of flesh raised above your genitalia), perineum (the strip of skin that protects anus) and bikini area (smaller, more defined area that exposes lower abdomen when wearing swimsuit). Shaving, waxing, clipping and other hair removal methods may cause skin irritation and ingrown hairs; so beware!
Laser hair removal for the pubic region can be a safe and more permanent alternative than shaving, waxing or plucking. During your session, pulses of light direct heat directly to each individual follicle in turn destroying it so it cannot return again.
After your laser procedure, you may experience temporary redness or irritation in the treated area; this is usually short-lived. To minimize these side effects, follow your laser technician’s aftercare instructions as best you can; such as moisturizing regularly and using cooling methods on it to keep it comfortable. It is also wise to avoid plucking or waxing until healing has completed itself.
How often should I shave?
Some women prefer having a completely hairless bikini area, and that’s perfectly acceptable. But having some body hair down there is also perfectly normal and how often or often you choose to trim or shave is your own personal decision.
Experts speculate that hairs on the lower abdomen are evolutionary remnants, protecting against infections like Molluscum contagiosum and herpes as well as STDs such as herpes. Furthermore, they may help prevent chafing by keeping moisture at bay.
Whenever shaving, be sure to use a sharp blade and sensitive skin-friendly shaving cream. Additionally, moisturizing is often advised after shaving as dry skin increases your likelihood of ingrown hairs and rashes.
Waxing, sugaring or threading are effective ways of temporarily eliminating pubic hair; but for a long-term solution laser treatment might be best suited. Laser uses light energy to selectively target and destroy hair follicles while being safe when performed by licensed professionals; maintenance treatments only need be scheduled once every two years compared with their annual requirement with waxing or other options.
Do I need to wax?
Laser is your go-to solution if you want a permanent hairless lower abdomen; however, multiple sessions may be required in order to achieve results lasting two years or more.
Laser treatments work differently than shaving in that they work by permanently damaging hair follicles and rendering them incapable of producing new hairs, making this method the most efficient way to eliminate hair growth in Brazilian areas. Furthermore, it won’t lead to painful ingrown hairs or razor burn rashes like shaving does; however, maintenance sessions must still be scheduled every two years for proper functioning of laser treatment.
One potential drawback of laser treatment is that it may cause skin dryness; be sure to moisturize after each session for maximum benefit. Furthermore, laser therapy isn’t advised for patients with light-colored hair as the laser’s energy and heat could absorb into it, stimulating its growth instead of its destruction.
Waxing may not provide permanent results like laser treatments do, but it still offers great results that last a long time. While you can wax yourself at home or visit a professional waxer for maximum pain-free experience – stories abound about women having to visit emergency rooms due to burned knickers or infections from home-based or inadequately advised waxes that went wrong!
Do I need to pluck?
Hair removal can be an ongoing process, so it’s wise to carefully consider your options for removal. Shaving is often seen as the least expensive solution but can cause irritation and lead to ingrown hairs because only its surface layer of hairs are being addressed rather than its root source.
Plucking is another popular means of hair removal, although it can be time-consuming and painful. Plus, excessive picking at or pulling at loose stray hairs could result in ingrown hairs forming.
Laser treatment offers another permanent way of removing pubic hair: heating the follicles with light to damage them and inhibit further growth, unlike waxing, shaving or plucking which often lead to ingrown hairs and razor burn.
Laser hair removal can also be more cost-effective than shaving or waxing due to its minimal maintenance requirements. After you complete the recommended number of treatments, any hair that grows back will be thinner and less dense; occasional maintenance sessions may still be required but much less frequently than with shaving or waxing.
Can I tweeze?
Keep your private parts hair-free for maximum comfort, hygiene and safety. There are various hair removal techniques such as shaving, waxing and tweezing; each has their own set of advantages and disadvantages so it is important to choose whichever best fits you and your body type.
Tweezing (also referred to as plucking) involves grasping individual hairs with tweezers and plucking them out to achieve a cleaner and smoother finish than shaving alone; however, it takes more time and may cause more irritation than its counterpart.
Plucking may lead to painful and itchy pubic hair ingrowns, which form when hairs grow back into the skin instead of out. To avoid this misfortune, hold your skin taut while you tweeze and be sure to use clean tweezers in the direction of hair growth.
If you’re in need of a quick and painless way to trim your bikini line, scissors could be your answer. Although trimming won’t get all of the unwanted hair removed completely, trimming is relatively painless and cost-effective alternative that won’t likely lead to irritation or razor burn like shaving or waxing would. Plus it doesn’t lead to sudden intakes of breath like shaving does!
How long will it take?
Your laser hair removal treatment depends on the size of your pubic area; large areas with unwanted hair could take more time than smaller regions.
Before your appointment, it is recommended to shave to remove any hair that lies above the skin’s surface, enabling laser therapy to target its source and inhibit further regrowth.
After receiving laser therapy, hair follicles will start to weaken and fall out over time. It is essential that any additional trauma such as picking, waxing or tweezing occurs with these hairs as this could expose tender skin and potentially lead to infection. Also avoid hot showers, saunas and heat packs which may further sensitize you to laser light treatments.
Laser hair removal offers many advantages over shaving and waxing. First of all, it doesn’t cause razor burn or rashes like shaving does. Furthermore, laser is often more cost-effective long term than its alternatives while maintenance requirements are reduced significantly – you may only require scheduling one session every two years!
Ideal Image offers several laser hair removal treatments specifically targeted to the bikini area, including Brazilian style treatments. This procedure works to permanently eradicate all pubic area hair; or you can choose to keep a landing strip of it. Ideal Image’s Brazilian-style laser hair removal treatment is particularly popular among women who wish to go completely bare with no bikini line at all or opt for a thong bikini instead.
Will it hurt?
Laser hair removal doesn’t hurt any more than waxing does; some might feel a slight pinch, while most report the sensation as similar to snapping an elastic band on their skin. If pain tolerance allows, topical anesthetic can also help ease discomfort before your treatment session.
Prior to receiving laser treatment, it is wise to avoid products which darken skin tone such as sunless skin creams and darkening treatments that could potentially lead to discoloration in the pubic region after your session.
Heat from laser light absorbed by melanin can temporarily discolor your skin, and is easily reversed with exfoliation and moisturizer application after each session to prevent dryness and flaking. It is also recommended to moisturize pubic area post session in order to reduce dryness and flaking.
After your session, the area may develop skin crusting; it’s important to refrain from picking or scratching at it as this could expose open wounds and follicles to infection. After five days or with regular exfoliation (3x/wk), they’ll typically peel away naturally or with regular exfoliation (3x/week). Avoid plucking or waxing hairs as this could also damage follicles leading to infections and lead to permanent hair loss.
