Laser hair removal is an advanced cosmetic treatment designed to safely and effectively rid excess body hair of its source, unlike waxing, shaving or tweezing methods.
Effective people for this treatment include those with light skin and dark hair as the contrast helps the hair absorb heat more quickly. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work so well on those who tan easily or those who have blonde, strawberry blond, or white locks.
It’s Painless
Cold laser hair removal differs significantly from traditional laser in that it uses very short wavelength light that cannot be absorbed by skin pigment or hair follicles, thus protecting these structures and preventing future hair growth. Although cold laser may feel uncomfortable on sensitive areas, its results should not be painful.
Cold laser treatment may cause discomfort at times; to make your experience more bearable, drink plenty of water prior to each appointment and avoid caffeine as this will flush out substances which could exacerbate pain levels in your system.
Motus AX system for our treatments, a powerful yet user-friendly laser hair removal device. This advanced laser is designed to target only pigmented hair follicles while protecting surrounding tissue – making it suitable for all skin types and thicknesses.
For your own comfort, we will apply a gel or cooling air spray directly onto the area that needs treatment prior to beginning. In addition, it is wise to shave before your visit as well as refraining from waxing, plucking and using hair removal creams within one month prior to scheduling an appointment – and try to limit sun exposure in these final weeks prior to an appointment.
At each laser treatment session, you will wear protective eye goggles to safeguard your eyes. Your practitioner will then press a handheld device against the surface of your skin to trigger the laser beam; you may feel a brief snapping or tingling sensation from this, although these feelings should only last briefly. For extra comfort we provide cooling systems which blow freezing cold air onto your skin when the laser pulses into tissue; this helps soothe it further and minimize discomfort.
It’s Effective
Cold laser hair removal uses non-thermal light wavelengths that activate your body’s cells to promote faster healing without harming any soft tissues surrounding hair follicles, making it a safe and effective alternative to traditional methods that may result in burns, scarring, ingrown hairs and other undesirable side effects.
Before applying a cooling device or gel to the skin, a technician uses laser instrument to press against it. A pulse of light passes through its tip onto hair follicles that have been damaged by heat energy from the laser beam and permanently stops further hair growth – often producing thinner and lighter hair in its place than prior.
Laser skin rejuvenation may cause you to experience a mild discomfort similar to when a rubber band snaps against your skin; however, this sensation will only last briefly and is completely normal and will fade with time. Your skin may become red and slightly swollen after the procedure; however, this should subside over time as your immune system adjusts and you become used to the treatments. Although multiple sessions will likely be required for permanent results, laser therapy offers an effective and less painful alternative than shaving or waxing which often leave behind messy and painful results than can often leave behind.
Alexandrite laser hair removal stands apart from more recent laser technologies by its ability to simultaneously target multiple-color hair follicles at once. Additionally, this system comes equipped with an on-board dynamic cooling device which uses cryogen spraying before each laser pulse is administered – further decreasing pain and increasing comfort for patients. If desired by patients, blowers may be used instead.
Before laser treatment begins, patients should shave the area being addressed. Waxing, threading and hair removal creams should never be used prior to laser therapy; additionally, it is advisable that a patch test be performed prior to starting treatments as this ensures their skin and hair type are suitable.
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It’s Safe
laser hair removal does not cause pain like waxing does; however, there may be side effects after treatment like redness, irritation and perifollicular redness (swelling). These side effects usually dissipate within hours after the procedure has taken place; to speed recovery up further apply ice regularly to the area being treated and seek medical advice immediately if it becomes unbearable.
During the procedure, a doctor will use a laser instrument against your skin and apply a cooling device or gel as needed to protect your skin from being injured by laser light emitted by it. A laser beam then passes through to hair follicles where it heats them, damaging them so as to stop further growth; repeat this process on each one – small areas may take only several minutes; larger ones could take as long as an hour!
Laser hair removal treatments may result in temporary hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones, particularly noticeable during treatment sessions. Although not a serious issue, it’s wise to inform your physician of any signs of hyperpigmentation after laser treatments.
Cold and hot lasers can lead to scarring if used incorrectly; however, if performed by a qualified practitioner. Scarring may increase when exposed to sunlight after treatment has taken place; for best results it is wise to stay out of direct sunlight until all your treatments have concluded.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it is wise to wait two or three days after shaving or waxing for optimal results. In the weeks leading up to laser hair removal treatments, tanning beds and sun exposure should also be avoided since tanning will make reaching hair follicles harder for laser treatments. Prior to your appointment, shave two to three days prior and avoid plucking, waxing or tweezing in that area of skin that was lasered; seven to ten days post laser treatments you will start seeing hair that was destroyed by laser treatment; this is completely normal – these hair will have been destroyed and destroyed permanently by laser treatment and should fall out naturally and be replaced by new hair from treatments in that area of skin!
It’s Fast
Laser hair removal is one of the fastest methods available, taking only minutes for smaller areas such as upper lips or up to an hour for larger ones.
Beginning your treatment will involve pressing a laser instrument against your skin. A cooling device or gel may be attached to it for added protection; you may feel a small pinprick before being soothed by its cool sensation from the cooling device; sun exposure must also be avoided 24 hours prior to receiving this procedure.
As soon as a laser passes over your skin, it reaches hair follicles where its heat energy transforms to destroy their bases, thus stopping growth of hair follicles and leading to their fallout. Additionally, this procedure also reduces ingrown hairs while freeing you from waxing or shaving hassles.
Cold laser hair removal is generally safe for most individuals; however, it may not work well for people with darker skin tones and darker hair due to contrast between their color and skin tones making penetration of laser light difficult. Therefore, it’s essential that you find a doctor experienced treating all skin tones who can recommend suitable laser settings and settings specifically tailored to you.
Laser hair removal treatments often cause redness, swelling and an unpleasant sulfur-like odor; these effects typically subside with time. Following each session of laser hair removal, it is advised to stay out of direct sunlight and use moisturizer with an SPF 30+ sunscreen protection factor; alternatively a cold compress may also help.
If you are considering laser hair removal as an option for getting rid of unwanted hair, contact Spring Street Dermatology now and schedule an initial consultation. Our team of specialists are on hand to answer any queries and offer the most appropriate skincare and cosmetic treatments tailored specifically for you, including laser hair removal.
