Laser hair removal is one of the most permanent solutions available to rid yourself of unwanted body and facial hair. By eliminating shaving, waxing, and plucking as required by other methods, it frees you from constant irritation caused by shaving, waxing, or plucking methods.
But in order to receive the most effective care, you need to understand which areas qualify as small for this procedure.
Eyebrows
Eyebrow laser hair removal is one of the most frequently targeted areas. From shaping uni-brows to keeping stray strands under control, eyebrow laser hair removal makes maintaining perfect eyebrows simpler than ever – eliminating waxing, threading and plucking as unnecessary steps in their maintenance regimens.
Many individuals struggle with maintaining their eyebrows. Waxing can be painful, threading requires time-consuming precision, and tweezing can leave red, irritated brows – these treatments must stop! Laser hair removal for eyebrows provides a simple yet permanent solution which eliminates these tedious procedures altogether.
Eyebrow Laser Hair Removal targets what’s known medically as the glabella – or space between eyebrows – with its excess hair that often forms into unflattering “uni-brow” looks in both men and women. In just a few short sessions, laser technology can permanently destroy these follicles so you can achieve the shape you’ve always longed for in your brows.
Before treating the eyebrow area with laser therapy, a cosmetic provider will cleanse and prep the skin, mark where they want the laser directed, apply cooling gel and wear goggles as protection from its intense light source. Finally, when directed towards the marked area, laser blasts of light are released that damage hair follicles to prevent further growth of hair follicles – effectively stopping their expansion altogether.
Underarms
Women often struggle with unwanted underarm hair that makes them appear untidy. Shaving can irritate sensitive areas while waxing can leave armpits red and sore for days afterwards. Laser treatment provides relatively painless solution and will leave you with smooth, hair-free underarms without razor burn or ingrown hairs which make shaving and waxing so painful.
Underarm laser hair removal also helps reduce body odor. Sweat can cling to armpit hair, leading to bacteria to multiply and produce an unpleasant odor that clings even after being cleaned off with soap. Laser hair removal destroys the hair follicles so sweat no longer adheres and produces its pungent aroma.
Dark hair responds more readily to laser treatment because its melanin contains UV light-reactive molecules that help the laser target and destroy hair follicles [source: Idaho Health]. For optimal results, you should avoid shaving or waxing your underarms for six weeks prior to treatment, and limit sun exposure by spending limited time outdoors and forgoing self-tanner until after your appointment date.
Laser treatments typically require multiple sessions spaced out over several weeks in order to produce noticeable results, typically 6-10 sessions with different strengths of laser being used and depending on skin tone and strength of laser used.
Bikini Line
Laser hair removal can help tame your bikini line safely and effectively, with permanent destruction of hair follicles in the area, leaving skin smoother and less likely to produce unwanted hair growth.
Laser treatment also removes any stubble that remains after shaving and can reduce time spent using other hair removal methods like waxing and shaving, which irritate the skin. Furthermore, unlike these techniques, which cause discomfort to users’ bodies while leaving unsightly red bumps behind on them, laser hair removal does not leave red bumps behind on skin surfaces.
Laser hair removal can be effective on nearly every skin type, including those with light skin and dark hair. However, pregnancy or taking medications that limit sun exposure should not undergo this procedure and no procedure should be performed on eyes or surrounding areas.
Prior to receiving laser treatment, patients are recommended to shave the area being addressed and avoid using any sunless skin creams or getting sunburned. Ideally, patients should wait six weeks before undergoing this type of procedure.
Though initial results of laser hair removal are impressive, multiple sessions are necessary to fully eliminate unwanted hair from the body. The number of sessions required depends on an individual’s rate of body hair growth; some parts grow faster than others. After treatment has concluded, patients can look forward to living a life free from shaving, depilation creams and waxing.
Chest
Men and women looking for alternatives to shaving, waxing or plucking to remove unwanted facial or body hair may benefit from laser treatment as an alternative solution. Laser heat vaporizes highly pigmented cells while simultaneously disabling hair follicles from producing any more hair growth follicles permanently. It is an extremely safe and effective treatment; however there are certain precautions they should follow prior to beginning this procedure.
Before commencing a laser hair removal session, patients should shave the area being treated so that the laser can target its root source of hair growth. They should also avoid darkening skin creams and tanning beds at least six weeks prior to their appointment and, if taking blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, consult their physician first before scheduling an appointment.
As part of the laser hair removal process, patients may experience some redness or irritation on their skin. To counteract this effect, it’s advised that they apply soothing aloe vera gel. Furthermore, direct sunlight should be avoided whenever possible and they should use broad-spectrum sunscreen whenever outdoors.
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Hands
Thick skin on hands makes laser hair removal more complex. Laser light’s heat vaporizes pigmented cells containing dark hairs to permanently destroy their follicle and stop producing more hair growth.
Procedure may feel similar to being pinged by multiple small needles; it could take between five minutes and an hour. A practitioner will apply cooling gel or spray onto the area being treated in order to alleviate any discomfort; shaving should also be performed prior to laser therapy as this increases its efficacy while decreasing any associated discomfort.
Once a laser treatment is over, skin may appear red and swollen; therefore it is crucial that exposure to natural or artificial sunlight after laser therapy be avoided as this could cause pigmentation issues and hair removal through any other methods may disrupt hair follicles and reduce its effectiveness.
Prior to beginning any laser treatments, it’s wise to consult a physician. Doing so allows them to evaluate if the therapy will be safe and provide insight into what results can be expected and the number of sessions it might require; usually an average person requires six-8 laser treatments before seeing real change.
Feet
Utilizing laser technology, we are able to precisely treat areas like feet with accuracy. This treatment method is especially beneficial for individuals suffering from excess hair in this area due to hirsutism or other conditions; during treatment, laser heat vaporizes pigmented cells while permanently stopping hair follicles from producing further hair growth.
Laser hair removal on feet can be a tricky process due to all their layers of skin and dense growth of hair. Our technicians have years of experience treating feet successfully – an excellent option for women and men looking for ways to rid themselves of unwanted hair in this sensitive part of the body.
Legs are an increasingly popular area to receive laser hair removal treatment. This procedure is effective at eliminating the dense and dark hair that often arises as part of varicose veins in this region.
Patients can expect to see significant reduction in hair growth after multiple laser sessions, which provide lasting and permanent solutions.
Preparing for laser hair removal requires shaving the area that will be treated, as well as avoiding tanning and sun exposure which could make treatment less effective. Furthermore, patients should refrain from waxing or tweezing this area prior to laser therapy as doing so may cause ingrown hairs.
