Laser hair removal offers both men and women an effective solution to permanently eliminating unwanted body hair. Shaving is often tedious, while waxing often causes discomfort – which makes laser treatments especially suitable for areas like armpits, legs and back.
Laser treatment should only be administered by experienced healthcare practitioners who possess adequate expertise, with patients being advised against tanning during the weeks prior to receiving their laser therapy treatment.
Facial Hair
Laser hair removal is often used to rid oneself of unsightly facial hair, such as that around the chin and sideburns, that may make women self-conscious and cause razor burn. But with laser treatment, unwanted hair can be safely and permanently eliminated for silky smooth skin that looks great no matter the occasion or outfit!
Laser treatments for facial hair removal tend to be relatively painless; the exact experience depends on your skin type and level of sensitivity to light used during treatment. Most patients describe it as feeling like having rubber bands snapping rapidly against your face; for those whose faces are particularly sensitive, oral sedatives may help relax them during their session and minimize discomfort.
Laser treatments offer an effective alternative to more traditional methods for hair removal such as waxing, shaving and plucking – targeting darker pigments within hair with laser energy can target darker hair effectively. You must be prepared for multiple treatments to reach desired results though.
To ensure optimal results, it is important to avoid direct sun exposure and apply broad spectrum sunscreen on any treated skin areas. This will help avoid skin color changes that could disrupt laser’s ability to target hair follicles effectively and stop taking medications that interfere with your body absorbing laser light.
Furthermore, it is wise to avoid other treatments and skincare products which can affect your skin’s sensitivity to light such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and sunless tanning as they could make you susceptible to redness or irritation which could impede laser treatment effectiveness and thus decrease its results.
Preparing for facial laser hair removal requires arriving to your appointment with a clean face that is free from makeup, without shaving or using other forms of hair removal products such as shaving foam. Also be sure to follow all pre- and post-treatment instructions provided by your dermatologist so you can achieve optimal results from laser hair removal.
Legs
Women and men seek laser hair removal services for multiple reasons, the main one being to rid their legs of unwanted hair. Shaving or waxing can be time consuming and cause skin irritation due to stubble, ingrown hairs and cuts – laser hair removal offers an effective solution that leaves behind silky smooth, permanent hair-free skin.
At first, your doctor will apply a hand-held laser instrument directly onto your skin using a cooling device or gel for added comfort and reduced risks of side effects. He/she then activates the laser by targeting it directly at hair follicles; its light energy heats them up enough that they stop producing hair; depending on factors like your skin complexion, hair color and other considerations, multiple treatment sessions may be required in order to achieve maximum results.
Laser hair removal may seem like a cosmetic treatment only, but it can actually help treat medical conditions as well. Hirsutism causes excessive hair growth on chest, armpits and legs while hypertrichosis causes unwanted body hair growth that affects males and females equally.
Laser hair removal for legs offers many advantages over shaving or waxing; its permanent nature means no more need for daily upkeep of smooth and beautiful legs! At VS MedSpa’s Elite iQ laser hair removal system, all unwanted hair will be removed to reveal smooth, soft skin underneath.
Full leg laser hair removal sessions typically last an hour due to their larger surface area being treated. Nonetheless, treatments tend to be quick and painless with your provider using numbing cream as needed to make the experience more bearable; overall the experience should not be painful.
Full leg laser hair removal typically requires multiple sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart. While individual needs vary, sometimes up to twelve sessions might be needed for maximum effectiveness.
Underarms
Armpit hair can be unsightly for both women and men. Not only can excess underarm hair be unsightly, it may also cause sweating and odor issues that require constant shaving or depilatory cream usage to manage. Laser hair removal provides a permanent solution that’s pain-free.
Underarm laser hair removal sessions typically last about ten minutes. As this area can be delicate to treat, it’s best to discuss what to expect prior to scheduling any treatments sessions with your provider.
Laser hair removal relies on melanin in your skin to detect and destroy hair follicles, so it is wise to reduce or forgo waxing or shaving in the weeks before starting treatment. Shaving is still acceptable; just ensure to do it on the night before your appointment and forgoing products with moisturizers or sun protection on treatment day. Sunless skin-whitening products could darken your skin further impeded by results of laser hair removal treatments.
Laser hair removal is most frequently utilized to address underarm hair growth; however, you can also use this treatment on legs, chest, back or any other part of the body. Before choosing laser hair removal as a solution to unwanted body hair growth, be sure to schedule a consultation with a provider who has experience treating your type of skin and hair color; additionally select a clinic which has medical staff present during treatments; never entrust nonmedical staff members with conducting the procedure themselves.
Bikini Line
Women often opt for bikini line laser hair removal so they can wear swimsuits or sleeveless tops without worrying about embarrassing pubic hair being visible. Shaving is painful and frequently causes razor burn, while laser treatment offers much safer and quicker ways to eliminate pubic hair than waxing or shaving alone.
For optimal results, it is recommended to refrain from shaving, waxing or plucking for at least six weeks prior to receiving laser treatment. The laser works by targeting pigment in hair follicles and heating it, which prevents new hairs from growing; when you do need to shave or tweeze again later on, the new growth should be thinner and lighter.
Legs are one of the more popular areas for laser hair removal treatments, with darker-colored hair often making it easier for laser to target it and “find” it. While waxing can often be quite painful, laser treatment for legs typically feels similar to a slight snapping sensation and typically lasts approximately 10-15 minutes per session.
If you’re concerned about pain, ask for numbing cream prior to your treatment. Some aestheticians recommend applying extra numbing cream on arms since their skin tends to be more delicate; and if laser treatment on your back is planned, more may be required due to density of hair growth there.
Laser treatments can effectively treat virtually every area of the face or body where unwanted hair grows, though some areas may be more sensitive than others. Before scheduling your first session, it’s recommended to speak to a trained aesthetician to determine which areas would make good candidates for laser hair removal and then work together on creating an individualized plan tailored specifically to you. Furthermore, tanning or self-tanner should be avoided at least a few days prior to getting laser treatments as they could alter results significantly.
