Contrary to shaving, plucking and waxing methods, laser hair removal treatments permanently eradicate unwanted hairs from your body. While how many sessions it will take depends on individual circumstances.
Due to only targeting hairs in their active growth phase with laser treatment, multiple, equally spaced sessions may be required for effective treatment.
Hair growth cycles
Laser hair removal treatments rely on understanding your body’s hair growth cycle in order to be successful. In order for lasers to effectively target anagen-phase hairs, which is when they first emerge above the skin and contain most melanin; typically this stage lasts two or three weeks before moving through catagen and telogen phases before returning back into anagen phase again – after this point however it won’t reemerge since your follicles will have been destroyed by laser treatment.
Before coming in for laser hair removal sessions, it’s essential to refrain from waxing, plucking or shaving in the areas scheduled for treatment – these methods remove hair along with its roots so the laser cannot target them effectively. Furthermore, sessions should take place four-week intervals to allow your follicles to progress into anagen phase between sessions and treatment plans.
Your hair follicles go through cycles to regenerate, with each cycle’s duration depending on factors like gender, ethnicity and health conditions. Each factor contributes to your individual pattern of hair growth. Gaining an understanding of this phenomenon allows you to plan laser hair removal sessions more effectively for long-term success.
Laser treatments offer a permanent solution to unwanted hair. When performing laser hair removal treatments, heat from a light beam transfers heat directly onto melanin in hair shafts to destroy it and stop further regrowth over time. Results vary; multiple sessions may be necessary before seeing full results; therefore it’s essential that appointments and aftercare advice be kept and followed between laser hair removal sessions for best results. Contact us now to discover more about laser hair removal and start your journey toward smooth skin!
Skin type
Laser hair removal utilizes laser light to target and destroy hair follicles, thus stopping new hair growth. While this treatment is generally safe and effective, side effects such as redness, swelling and discoloration may arise; to mitigate them follow your dermatologist’s aftercare instructions closely and try avoiding direct sunlight on areas treated by laser hair removal in order to avoid sunburns, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.
Your skin type determines how effective laser hair removal treatments will be for you. Common skin types include normal, dry, oily and combination. Normal skin tends to require no numbing creams but tends to experience more side effects from laser hair removal treatments, including being more susceptible to scarring than other skin types.
People with type I skin on the van Luschan scale tend to burn easily and never develop a tan, typically having pale complexions with either blonde or red hair and blue or green eyes, along with frequent freckles.
People with type II skin on the van Luschan scale tend to be slightly more tolerant of sunlight than those with type I skin, occasionally tanning but without deep penetration. Their bodies often feature medium skintone, and they may even have full beards.
Type III skin on the van Luschan scale may be particularly susceptible to sunlight. Grayish or white patches are common before turning brown; typically these individuals also possess more even skin tone with freckles or rosacea present.
People with type III skin should expect to undergo six or more laser hair removal sessions in order to experience permanent hair reduction. They should schedule their appointments accordingly, in order to target hair follicles at their active growth phase; if they miss any treatments, hair could take longer to disappear altogether.
Hormone levels
Laser hair removal sessions depend on hormone levels in the area being treated. Individuals with lower hormone levels may require more frequent sessions while others may space out their appointments further apart. Therefore, it’s essential that your aesthetician receives honest information during your initial consultation so they can plan appropriately.
If your facial hair growth exceeds average levels, an aesthetician might suggest oral hormonal treatment to keep hair follicles in anagen phase and thus accessible for laser targeting. This will enable a better result from laser treatment.
Laser hair removal may not be permanent, but it can delay the regrowth of unwanted hair for an extended period. Laser treatments are a great solution for women who wish to reduce both thickness and quantity of unwanted hair as well as men who’re trying to rid themselves of hair in large areas like their back or chest.
But for optimal results, multiple laser hair removal sessions will likely be necessary. To reach maximum effectiveness, you’ll likely need to schedule laser hair removal appointments every four weeks for three to six treatments; this will give the hair follicles enough time to transition back from catagen and telogen phases back into anagen phase where laser can target them effectively.
At this stage, laser hair removal sessions may only need to be scheduled every six months or so. When hair follicles enter their anagen phase and stop producing new hairs as often, maintenance needs should reduce significantly; although you may still require occasional waxing or plucking treatments.
Before laser hair removal sessions, it’s essential to shave the area. Tweezing, waxing and plucking can remove hair follicles from their roots and render laser treatment less effective.
Avoid sun exposure both before and immediately following laser hair removal treatments in order to protect your skin from sun damage and maintain its health between treatments. A topical anesthetic might also help ease any discomfort experienced during treatments.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings many changes to the body, including an increase in hair growth on various parts of the face, breasts and stomach due to hormonal fluctuations. If receiving laser treatments on those areas already, managing them during gestation could become difficult; that is why pregnant women are advised against receiving laser treatments until after giving birth.
Depilatory creams should also be avoided during pregnancy as their chemicals could potentially harm an unborn baby. Instead, more natural methods like shaving, waxing or plucking should be preferred to safely remove hair during this time.
While pregnant mothers can generally receive laser hair removal treatments on their upper legs and bikini area, any other form of hair removal should wait until after delivery due to hormone fluctuations that could influence results of treatment.
Pregnant skin becomes more delicate during gestation, so any procedures that could potentially cause discomfort or irritation should be avoided. Furthermore, any treatments involving electric currents like electrolysis should also be avoided as this could put both mother and baby at risk.
Laser hair removal can be an excellent solution for anyone tired of temporary methods of hair removal, however it takes up to one year before permanent results become evident. Therefore, it’s recommended to plan ahead and schedule appointments at least three months prior to when you want to begin eliminating unwanted hair with laser treatment. This allows your body time to reset its hormone levels and ensure long-term effectiveness from this procedure. For any inquiries or concerns regarding laser hair removal during pregnancy consult your obstetrician or dermatologist.
