Laser hair removal involves having a doctor press a laser instrument against your skin while using a cooling device to protect it. Small areas can typically be treated in less than a minute while large ones could take over an hour to be finished off.
As improper treatment can lead to scarring, it’s essential that you seek advice from an experienced practitioner and adhere to any pre and post treatment instructions to reduce risks and complications.
1. Your hair is growing back faster than before
Laser hair removal works by targeting the follicles that produce hair, and is generally safe. However, some individuals do not see desired results with laser hair removal treatments and there could be several reasons for this failure.
Hair may regrowth quickly after having treatments; this is usually temporary and doesn’t indicate that they’re failing. If this problem persists after receiving several sessions, talk with your dermatologist; they may suggest another course of treatment or suggest switching clinics.
People with light-colored hair and skin may be particularly prone to experiencing this issue. The contrast between your skin color and hair color makes it harder for laser treatments to target hair follicles directly. In order to keep yourself and the area free from ingrown hairs and keep things tidy after treatments, make sure that a proper skincare routine is implemented afterward – this will prevent ingrown hairs.
Sometimes after laser hair removal, blisters may form due to laser heat clogging your pores and prompting your body to respond in similar ways as an infection would. If this happens to you, make sure to apply high SPF sunscreen over the affected area to avoid scarring.
If your hairs have grown back more rapidly than expected, it could be because your technician wasn’t careful enough during treatment. Lasers need to be directed directly at hair follicles; otherwise they could mistakenly hit other areas of the skin instead. To minimize risk and ensure proper removal treatments are completed on your skin by experienced practitioners only.
If you are receiving laser hair removal treatments from a non-certified practitioner, it could cause permanent damage to your skin – particularly if using at-home laser kits. As soon as any issues arise with these providers it’s wise to notify them as early as possible so they can correct the situation before it worsens further.
2. Your hair is growing back in a different place
Laser hair removal is a popular semi-permanent option to rid yourself of unwanted body hair. This process employs laser technology to target melanin in hair follicles and therefore reduce future growth of unwanted bod hair.
This treatment is generally safe, though some individuals with specific skin or hair tones (especially those with blonde or red locks ) may find it inapplicable. Furthermore, pregnant women should avoid this treatment, as it could prove hazardous both to them and their unborn child.
When choosing a laser hair removal practitioner, always select a doctor-run clinic or medical spa with fully trained staff and state-of-the-art laser technology. Keep in mind that various parts of the body respond differently to laser treatments; thus attempting to treat every part in an identical fashion would yield suboptimal results, since different areas require either higher or lower intensity levels to reach optimal outcomes.
If your hair begins growing back differently from where it was before laser treatments began, this could be a telltale sign that your skin is not responding positively. This could be caused by improper dosage or lack of experience using laser devices; to address this issue effectively it would be wise to consult your laser technician about possible alternative solutions tailored specifically for you.
Consistency with treatments is also key; do not miss appointments as this will only slow the rate at which results from laser treatments can show, potentially leading to starting over from scratch. If necessary, make up any missed sessions as soon as possible with your physician.
Prior to your session, it is also recommended that the area being treated be shaved so as to make sure hairs will be short enough for laser targeting. Tanning beds and sun exposure should also be avoided prior to treatment as this may make the outcome less effective.
3. Your hair is growing back in the same place
Laser hair removal can be an effective solution to unwanted body hair, but it’s no miracle cure. Your results depend on individual differences; hormonal fluctuations and hair growth patterns all play a part. If it seems that new hairs continue to sprout where the old ones did, that could be an indicator that your clinic is not targeting all necessary follicles or timing each treatment session appropriately for you.
Lasers work to remove hair by emitting powerful light that specifically targets melanin pigment in hair follicles and damages stem cells responsible for producing new hair growth. To avoid damaging skin or burns from laser treatments, only seek treatment from licensed and qualified practitioners; unfortunately regulations regarding licensing and training vary across states, making it hard to tell beforehand who may or may not know their stuff with lasers.
As part of your laser hair removal treatment, you may feel a series of quick stings as the laser hits your skin. This is normal and caused by heat being generated by the laser and damaging hair follicles. If any pain and discomfort arise, be sure to inform your practitioner so they can adjust accordingly.
If you want to begin hair removal without waiting until all your body hair has been eliminated, temporary solutions exist for you. Shaving, depilatory creams and waxing are among the many temporary methods available; each may provide short-term relief of unwanted body hair. But laser hair removal could offer much longer-term relief.
4. Your hair is growing back in a different colour
Laser hair removal is a popular semi-permanent treatment option that utilizes laser light to damage pigment in hair follicles and discourage their further growth. While it may feel painful or like snapping rubber bands against skin, laser hair removal has proven highly successful for many people with some experiencing an 80% or greater reduction in growth after multiple sessions.
There may be times when laser treatments do not go as planned, which could be for various reasons. Perhaps your practitioner did not properly use or understand how their equipment works; lawsuits have even been filed against practitioners who either did not know or chose not to utilize their devices correctly, so always do some background research and talk with the practitioner prior to proceeding with any treatments.
An additional reason you might not be seeing results could be that your hair color doesn’t suit laser hair removal. Since laser light attracts melanin molecules found within hair follicles, blonde or reddish-hued locks may not make for suitable candidates for treatment; darker locks make it easier for the laser light to target this melanin content in hair follicles more efficiently.
Pregnancy can make laser hair removal harder, due to hormonal fluctuations induced during gestation that trigger new hair growth in unwanted areas – this usually subsides after giving birth, however if this does not happen you could try post-pregnancy laser treatments; but be mindful that waiting several weeks postpartum before starting them could have better results.
Missed laser appointments can significantly slow the rate of results, so make sure that you attend all sessions to achieve desired results. Once your initial course of treatment has concluded, follow-ups every 3-12 months should provide optimal results depending on your hair cycle.
