If you are considering laser hair removal, the best way to determine whether it will be successful for you is to meet with a doctor or experienced practitioner and talk through all your options. Plucking or waxing could disrupt the process and worsen outcomes.
Shave before starting laser hair removal to allow the laser to effectively target root-level hairs.
1. Less Ingrown Hairs
Contrary to waxing, which requires hairs be at least an inch long before technicians can extract them, laser treatments target and destroy unwanted hairs at their source – meaning fewer ingrown hairs and no painful razor bumps!
Procedure is quick, painless and precise with the ability to target multiple hair follicles simultaneously. Many patients only require four to eight sessions for permanent results – saving both time and money as it eliminates monthly waxing appointments or the purchase of razor blades each month.
Laser hair removal offers the advantage of being more safe than other methods, thanks to years of technological development and experienced aestheticians using it for treatment. Furthermore, its use is suitable for all skin colors and textures alike.
If you decide to pursue this method, it is crucial that you prepare properly for your first appointment. In particular, shaving, plucking or waxing the area could alter results as laser treatment targets the hair roots; additionally, sun exposure prior to and post treatment could result in dark spots or other complications that require further action.
Before beginning laser hair removal, a professional will clean the targeted area and apply numbing gel to help ease any pain or discomfort during treatment. While not painless, most find it tolerable and less painful than waxing; during or after treatment you may feel slightly sunburnt for one or two days but this should subside quickly; applying cool compresses and moisturizers may help ease this sensation further.
2. Less Pain
Laser hair removal is pain-free compared to waxing or shaving, which may cause cuts and burns. This is because laser light only targets pigment in your hair follicle, rather than targeting any surrounding skin underneath it. Treatment usually lasts only several minutes to an hour depending on the size of area being treated; you may detect smoke when they begin treating your area; this is normal and indicates that hair follicles are being destroyed.
As part of your treatment, goggles will be worn to shield your eyes during each session. Those with low pain thresholds can opt for topical numbing gel; otherwise it is important that the area be shaved 24 hours beforehand in order to reduce scorch marks on skin and make the procedure significantly less uncomfortable. All experts agree this makes the procedure much less painful overall.
Laser hair removal offers the assurance of having each unwanted hair eradicated at its source, with minimal risk for ingrown hairs arising, making this method far more effective than alternative approaches. Many find laser hair removal far more successful.
Most patients require two to six laser treatments to achieve permanent results, after which most no longer see any hair growth on the targeted areas for months or even years – when some hair does reemerge, it tends to be finer and lighter in color than before.
Laser hair removal may cost more upfront, but in the long run it saves money as you no longer require razors or subscriptions to waxing services. Plus, its painless alternative makes this treatment ideal for most areas of the body including face, underarms, bikini line, legs and back. Our Elite iQ laser can treat most areas such as face, underarms bikini line legs back.
3. Less Irritation
Laser hair removal does cause some pain, yet is significantly less intense than shaving or waxing. A certified technician will pass a hand-held machine over your skin and pulse it with laser light pulses from a hand-held laser machine; its flash of light directly targets hair follicles to destroy them and prevent new growth from their roots. For optimal results, multiple treatments should be spaced out over four weeks for best results.
Laser hair removal can be completed quickly as each pulse of the laser takes only fractions of a second to target multiple hairs at once. An appointment typically lasts 10-60 minutes depending on the size and location of your treatment area; some individuals find applying numbing cream prior to treatment helps ease any discomfort they might feel during their appointment.
Though laser hair removal is generally considered safe, it’s still wise to ensure the procedure is conducted by a certified professional. Unlicensed technicians could potentially employ improper techniques that lead to blisters, scarring, or permanent changes in skin color.
If you plan to undergo laser hair removal treatments, it’s also wise to cease any temporary methods such as plucking or waxing six weeks before starting treatments as laser targets the roots of hair and these other methods only temporarily remove it.
In order to ensure optimal results, it is also recommended that you avoid sun exposure both prior and following each session. Shaving is recommended before each appointment so the laser can more easily target its source – the root.
4. Less Frequent Shaving
Shaving can be a painful and time-consuming task, so laser hair removal offers a revolutionary solution. After just a few treatments, unwanted hair will begin to diminish significantly and allow you to skip shaving altogether – saving both time and money you would otherwise spend on razors, shave gel or waxing kits.
Laser hair removal provides long-term results. Hair grows in cycles, so once a follicle has been permanently destroyed by laser treatment it will no longer produce new hairs reducing grooming time significantly. What hair does grow back will likely be finer texture and lighter colors for easier management.
Laser hair removal is a safe, quick, and simple procedure you can perform yourself at home in the comfort of your own bathroom. However, it is recommended that over-the-counter pain relievers are avoided until all areas treated have healed fully and an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen applied on any exposed areas that were treated.
Experts also suggest shave the area 24 hours before your appointment with the laser treatment, according to all contributing experts. Though hair does not need to be present for it to work effectively, shaving prior will help ensure any remaining hairs can be more easily destroyed by laser.
Based on your individual needs, laser hair removal treatments could take as many as 10 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart with follow up visits every year for maintenance purposes. After your first round of treatments are complete, you should enjoy years without needing to shave again, giving way to hair-free skin!
5. Less Maintenance
Laser hair removal offers an ideal alternative to time-consuming and costly traditional methods for hair removal such as waxing and shaving, such as waxing and shaving. By using our Cynosure Elite Nd:YAG and Alexandrite lasers we are able to safely and efficiently eliminate unwanted hair for both men and women of any skin type.
Laser treatments differ from other hair removal methods by targeting the root of hair to stop it from growing back. A pulse of light is directed toward the area being targeted, and laser energy heats the bulb to destroy it – this causes hair to fall out over a 7-30 day period and regrowth may be thinner and lighter in color than before treatment.
Due to hair growth’s three phases, multiple sessions may be required for optimal results. According to the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), at least 6-9 sessions should be completed to achieve permanent hair reduction; most patients find 4-6 sessions are sufficient to reach this goal.
Laser treatments differ from other forms of hair removal by not damaging or sensitizing surrounding skin, but it is important to remember that unqualified personnel performing them could still cause adverse side effects, such as burning sensation, scab formation, an outbreak of acne or flare up of existing acne conditions, hypopigmentation and discoloration around hair follicles, hypo- or hyperpigmentation or discoloration around them.
Are you tired of constantly upkeep other hair removal methods? Permanent hair reduction could be just the solution you’ve been waiting for – contact us now to book your initial consultation!
