Laser hair removal is an FDA-approved method to permanently reduce hair growth. Results usually become visible within several treatment sessions.
Laser treatments work by targeting pigment within hair follicles. As plucking and waxing remove this pigment, they should not be done prior to receiving laser treatment; shaving may however, still work just as effectively.
What Happens if You Wax Before Your Session?
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular and effective solution to unwanted hair removal, with less pain than shaving, tweezing, or waxing and permanent results. Before scheduling an appointment however, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to ensure optimal results from laser treatment.
At least four to six weeks prior to receiving laser treatments on any area that you want treated, waxing should be avoided as it uproots hair follicles that need to be targeted by laser and can lead to side effects or skin irritation that compromise the desired results.
Waxing is not recommended as an effective form of long-term hair removal either, since it can damage the hair follicle, leading to increased regrowth and decreased effectiveness. Furthermore, waxing may cause skin sensitivity issues that make the experience quite painful.
While shaving should not pose any issues, it is wise to avoid applying deodorant and other products directly onto areas being treated by laser. Doing so could interfere with its efficiency by absorbing energy generated from it. Also try not tanning or applying sunscreen near these spots, as this can affect how your skin responds to laser therapy.
Before receiving laser treatment, it’s also essential that the area in which you will receive it is thoroughly cleansed. Lotions, dirt and other impurities may interfere with its ability to penetrate skin and target hair follicles effectively. Furthermore, exfoliation could potentially cause skin sensitivity and cause further irritation during your appointment.
If you have any inquiries about what steps should be taken prior to laser hair removal treatment, contact our office. Our experienced practitioners can work with you to create the most suitable regimen to achieve lasting and effective results.
Are you tired of shaving your legs, underarms, and bikini line? If that is the case for you, laser hair removal could be just what is needed! Although not completely painless, laser treatment is fast and comfortable enough for most users at our spa location; plus it offers greater sustainability than other methods. Call now to arrange your consultation!
What Happens if You Tweeze Before Your Session?
Laser hair removal can be a fantastic solution for people who are tired of shaving, plucking and waxing to remove unwanted body hair. But before switching over, there are a few key points you must understand first – such as never tweezing or waxing the area prior to treatment; otherwise it may interfere with its results and compromise its efficacy.
Laser treatments use heat to destroy hair follicles responsible for producing unwanted hair growth, leading it to fall out over a 7-30 day period. Some individuals may notice what appears to be new hair growth; this is actually just their body pushing dead strands out from its follicles so it can fall off more easily.
Tweezing, plucking or waxing before laser hair removal sessions may inhibit this process as this removes hair follicles from their roots, making it more challenging for laser to target and kill them. Furthermore, this could also cause skin irritation as well as other side effects.
Prior to laser hair removal, it is advisable to refrain from bleaching or coloring your hair as these substances may interfere with the process by damaging pigment-bearing cells that give hair its color; this could result in less effective results or even scarring of your skin.
Before your treatment begins, be wary of excessive sun exposure. Overexposure to UV rays can damage the surface of your skin and stop laser from targeting hair follicles effectively, leading to serious and even life-threatening skin conditions.
Laser hair removal could be the ideal permanent solution to unwanted hair, so contact Premiere Center for Health and Wellness in Cinncinati today to arrange your first appointment! We look forward to helping you reach all your aesthetic goals.
What Happens if You Bleach Before Your Session?
Laser hair removal is one of the most permanent ways to get rid of unwanted body hair. Unlike shaving or waxing, which only remove the tip of a hair follicle, laser light destroys it entirely, stopping hair growth for good. Though laser light may cause minor side effects such as ingrown hair outbreaks and potential red marks on skin surfaces during treatment, its most significant advantage lies in saving time from shaving or waxing your body hair!
However, bleaching hair before laser treatment may adversely alter the results. Bleaching destroys pigment that absorbs light energy from lasers and damages follicles without giving them time to regenerate themselves; laser technicians won’t treat areas if bleaching has taken place beforehand and it is best to refrain from bleaching for several weeks prior to your laser hair removal appointment.
Prior to getting laser treatment, it is wise to avoid other hair removal methods, including plucking, waxing and electrolysis. Such practices may harm or disrupt hair follicles that must be targeted with laser light treatment; shaving however is safe as it removes only top layer hair without disrupting root structure.
As part of your pre-laser appointment preparations, it’s wise to refrain from applying any topical creams or lotions on the area to be treated. Doing so can clog pores, making them more prone to infection. For best results, cleanse with soap and water first before applying your usual moisturizers and sunscreen (read labels carefully as some contain ingredients that could interfere with laser treatments).
What Happens if You Apply Sunscreen Before Your Session?
Laser treatments offer an effective alternative to waxing when it comes to eliminating unwanted body hair. Waxes are messy, often leave painful rips in your skin and only remove surface hair; while laser treatment offers long-term hair growth reduction with no pain involved – all within the comfort of your own home!. Before scheduling an appointment it is essential that your skin has been prepared for laser treatments; make sure any existing acne is taken into consideration as laser may affect its effectiveness.
Preparing your skin for laser hair removal requires that you avoid shaving, tweezing, or plucking it several weeks prior to your appointment. Also avoid sun exposure since that could result in unfavorable color changes on the area being targeted by laser.
Tanning before your sessions can impede their effectiveness as this makes it harder for the laser to detect melanin and target hairs effectively. Also, lotions or creams applied directly onto areas to be treated may obstruct results and should be avoided to ensure optimal outcomes.
Wait two months between waxing sessions before beginning laser treatments; this will allow your hairs to grow back out to their natural size so the laser can effectively target them. Furthermore, avoid wearing makeup to these appointments as this could irritate the skin and lead to redness or bumps on your face.
Keep in mind that multiple treatments will probably be required in order to remove unwanted hair effectively, meaning you must continue with your skincare routine and follow any directions given by your laser specialist. In addition, continue to wear sunscreen when possible in order to maintain radiant skin tone.
After your course of treatments have concluded, it’s normal to experience light fluffy regrowth in the treatment area. This regrowth can be easily managed using shaving or waxing if necessary; additionally, since laser does not treat blonde hair it could appear lighter in tone than your original hue.
