Laser hair removal offers an effective way to address unwanted body hair growth. Through a series of treatment sessions, lasers remove body hair that impairs aesthetic appearance.
Laser treatments aim to damage pigment in hair follicles to permanently stop new hair growth, thus delaying new hair sprouting. Most patients require two to six laser treatment sessions for permanent hair reduction.
Underarms
Laser hair removal is a quick and relatively painless method for permanently eliminating underarm hair follicles. This treatment works through selective photothermolysis, targeting dark pigments with laser heat in order to vaporize them and stop future growth of underarm hair follicles. Multiple sessions may be necessary in order to achieve optimal results.
In order to achieve optimal results from laser hair removal sessions, it’s crucial that the underarm area be prepared prior to any appointments. One effective method for doing so is shaving it a day prior to scheduling an appointment and refraining from applying any deodorants that might interfere with treatment.
Before attending your laser hair removal appointment, wear loose-fitting clothing. Shaving will enable the laser beams to penetrate more easily and engage directly with hair follicles, and avoid tanning as this could alter contrast between skin tone and hair color.
During your actual laser hair removal procedure, you will be asked to remain still and maintain dry armpits. While you may experience some minor discomfort depending on your pain sensitivity and intensity of laser light intensity, most men and women describe laser pulses as feeling similar to rubber bands snapping against skin or brief needle injections.
After your laser hair removal treatment session, your underarms may begin shedding hair within days – this indicates that the hair follicles have been successfully destroyed and should take multiple sessions before seeing permanent results in this area.
Upper Lip
Laser treatment is one of the fastest and easiest ways to rid oneself of unwanted hair, offering rapid results in minutes or hours for larger areas being treated depending on size. While shaving or waxing simply remove the tips of hairs, laser light targets its roots instead, making removal permanent. Treatment typically lasts no more than five minutes per area being addressed; larger areas could take even longer due to size constraints.
Hair with darker pigment tends to respond better to laser hair removal because the pigment helps direct light onto follicles more easily, but all hair colors respond equally. Laser treatment does work equally well on sensitive skin types; those undergoing treatments at home should follow all pre- and post-treatment care instructions from their physician for best results.
Example: those looking for professional treatments might be advised to avoid sunless tanning or using sunlamps six weeks before their appointment and to wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day in order to protect the skin from sunburn and discoloration. When searching for practitioners to perform the procedures professionally, look for someone with extensive training who has registered on an authoritative body as meeting minimum standards of experience, skill and insurance coverage.
Laser hair removal offers many advantages: it’s an effective, non-invasive solution to unwanted hair removal; reduces risk of ingrown hairs; eliminates need for depilation techniques like shaving or waxing; minimizes skin issues caused by hair growth such as folliculitis and discoloration; and can minimize skin problems related to that growth such as folliculitis and discoloration.
Cheek
Laser treatments can provide relief for unsightly cheek hair growth. If you’re tired of dealing with 5 o’clock shadow or ingrown hairs, laser treatment could save both time and effort spent shaving or waxing your face regularly.
Your master esthetician will conduct a detailed interview regarding your goals, skin type and health history as well as conduct a physical examination of the target area in order to assess whether laser treatments would be an appropriate choice for you.
Before your appointment, take a shower and wash your face. Next, apply a numbing gel or cream directly on the affected area as this could prevent discomfort from the procedure.
Your technician will place the laser on your skin and pulse it for several seconds, targeting pigment in your hair follicle and turning it to heat; once destroyed, the follicle no longer has any ability to regrow back; therefore after several sessions your targeted area’s hair growth should halt completely.
Laser hair removal can be safely and effectively applied to virtually all skin types. However, sun exposure prior to and following treatments is important since its rays may interfere with how follicles respond to laser light treatment.
Between laser sessions, it is also wise to avoid tweezing or waxing because these methods can damage follicles, leading them into the dormant stage and failing to respond to treatment, potentially leading to infection and scarring of skin. Protect yourself by lathering on SPF between sessions for maximum skin protection.
Neck
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective cosmetic procedure to safely eliminate unwanted body hair. The laser’s light energy targets pigment in unwanted hair to generate heat that damages hair follicles and slows or stops new hair growth, effectively inhibiting further hair follicle development. Multiple sessions may be needed for long-lasting results to be seen, making this treatment ideal for eliminating neck area hair as well.
Unwanted hair in the neck can be particularly challenging to treat with traditional methods like shaving and waxing due to its thicker, coarser nature. Furthermore, shaving this area repeatedly may lead to skin irritation as well as ingrown hairs which lead to pseudo-folliculitis. Laser hair removal offers permanent results while being gentle on surrounding tissues.
Coachlight Clinic & Spa utilizes laser devices with dynamic cooling systems that spray cold air onto the surface of the skin to help minimize discomfort during treatment. After laser hair removal, sunlight should be avoided as direct exposure could cause hyperpigmentation; sunscreen with SPF 30 protection or higher is advised after being exposed to direct sunlight for at least 24 hours post procedure.
After your treatment, your skin may feel sensitive and puffy for several days after. Symptoms will resemble sunburn but should quickly clear up over time. To speed your recovery time faster, cool compress or gel pack applications may speed the healing process; additionally it is essential that you adhere to all instructions given by your dermatologist regarding sun exposure avoidance and use of broad spectrum sunscreens.
Face
Unwanted facial hair can be frustrating and embarrassing, but laser hair removal offers an effective and safe solution to remove unwanted facial hair quickly and safely. Laser treatment uses light energy to target pigment in hair follicles, permanently disabling them so new growth does not occur – sparing you the hassle and time-consuming nature of shaving or waxing; while simultaneously decreasing 5-o’clock shadows.
As part of your preparation for laser hair removal, it is recommended that you refrain from tweezing or waxing the area at least two weeks prior to your appointment. In addition, it is vitally important that any use of sunless tanners or tanning products be discontinued and sun exposure limited as this can make it more difficult for the laser to distinguish between skin and hair.
Your treatment session could last from several minutes up to an hour, depending on the type of laser used. While seated on a treatment table, a technician will use a hand-held device to deliver pulses of light energy that heat and destroy unwanted hair follicles – many patients describe the sensation as similar to rubber band snapping! For added comfort, topical numbing cream may be applied prior to starting so as to minimise discomfort during treatment.
Laser hair removal treatments typically produce long-term results for most patients who undergo them, although the exact number of sessions needed depends on your area, thickness and color of hair as well as skin tone. For optimal results, it is advisable to schedule multiple regular treatment sessions, so as to prevent unwanted hair from reappearing once growth resumes.
