If you’re tired of shaving, tweezing, and waxing away unwanted body hair, laser hair removal could be the perfect solution. Before scheduling any treatments though, it is important to familiarize yourself with several things beforehand.
Before scheduling an appointment, ensure the targeted area is clean and free from tanning – either natural or self-tanners. Shaving is also advised before your session begins.
1. You’re genetically predisposed to hair growth
Unwanted hair growth can be an annoying source of embarrassment and irritation. Constant upkeep with tweezing, shaving and waxing can take away valuable time from daily tasks while creating ingrown hairs, bumps and irritation. Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution that can significantly reduce unwanted body hair and leave you with smooth skin free from ingrowns, bumps or irritation.
Laser hair removal may seem like a magical solution that will permanently stop unwanted hair growth, but individual results will vary significantly due to how hair grows in cycles and can sometimes require multiple sessions to catch each follicle at its right stage of growth.
Consistency in your treatment schedule is also key for optimal results, including attending all scheduled sessions and following recommended pre-treatment procedures. This means avoiding waxing, plucking or using hair dissolving creams within 24 hours before and after your session; sun exposure and self-tanning products should also be limited ahead of laser sessions as these can interfere with its ability to target melanin effectively.
Procedure involves a doctor or trained technician pressing a hand-held laser instrument against the skin. Depending on its type, there may be cooling devices or gel at its tip to minimize discomfort for both parties involved in the procedure. A laser beam then passes through to damage hair follicles and prevent further growth of hair follicles by sending laser pulses through.
Laser Hair Removal typically requires four to six sessions for successful removal, though you may need touch-up sessions after that. This is significantly fewer visits than you would require with traditional methods like shaving which require frequent upkeep and can lead to ingrown hairs, razor burn or painful bumps.
Laser hair removal is generally safe for most individuals; however, pregnant and those hoping to become pregnant women should avoid it. When selecting a clinic offering laser hair removal treatments it’s also wise to be selective as not all doctors specialize in dermatology and may employ ineffective techniques.
2. You’re taking certain medications
Laser hair removal has become an increasingly popular choice for those who want to reduce time spent shaving and waxing products, as it provides a much safer, permanent solution. But sometimes after going through laser treatments some hair grows back afterward – this is normal, however there could be other reasons for it that could explain this result.
One reason you might be seeing more hair after laser is due to medications you are taking, particularly birth control pills that interfere with natural hormone production in your body and therefore promote more hair growth. It is essential that any individuals taking such drugs notify their physician prior to having laser treatments and also try avoiding sun exposure for several weeks prior to treatments so your skin reaches its natural colour as much as possible.
Laser treatments may damage hair follicles, but over time they’ve recovered and now produce hair again. This often occurs with those with dark hair and light skin as well as people taking hormonal supplements or suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome – though it is rare, it does occur occasionally.
Laser treatments work by targeting the pigments in your hair follicles, making them most effective on darker locks with lighter skin tones. Unfortunately, blond or white locks often do not respond as effectively, thus necessitating additional sessions for treatment.
Most people report that laser treatment is relatively painless when applied to smaller areas such as armpits or bikini area; however, larger areas can become more uncomfortable during treatment. If discomfort becomes an issue before your appointment, take an acetaminophen dose prior to coming in; for your own safety avoid shaving or depilatory products on treatment day as your practitioner will often suggest instead using a gentle oil-free moisturizer instead.
3. You’re undergoing a hormonal imbalance
Laser hair removal has proven itself an efficient means of reducing or even eliminating unwanted facial and body hair. Much less invasive than waxing or shaving, laser treatment is generally quite tolerable depending on which area of the body needs treating. Laser treatments offer an ideal way to address those frustrated with maintaining facial or body hair due to hormonal imbalance (such as polycystic ovary syndrome – PCOS), or experiencing excessive hair growth due to polycystic ovary syndrome – PCOS symptoms; providing safe, efficient, long term solutions.
But some individuals’ hopes have been dashed following laser hair removal treatment when their unwanted hair reappears even thicker and faster than before. This may be the result of temporary hormonal imbalances caused by peri/menopause causing increased production of testosterone and androgens that lead to excessive hair growth in areas like face and legs.
Due to fluctuating hormones during this time, it may become more challenging to remove unwanted hair since more follicles are producing hair than usual. Therefore, it is crucial that treatments be completed during a window when your hormone levels don’t experience sudden fluctuations.
If you notice more hair growth after receiving laser hair removal treatments, try not to pluck or wax affected areas as this could compromise their effectiveness and further diminish results. Also make sure that sun exposure has returned to its normal levels until after each laser session has completed its work.
Laser hair removal should never be performed after applying self-tanners or moisturizers as these may block out light used for laser hair removal treatment. If you need some convincing as to the importance of maintaining healthy and clear skin in preparation for laser hair removal treatments, contact one of our knowledgeable professionals in Burleson, TX today and make an appointment – they can help make your dream of silky smooth skin come true!
4. You’re aging
Have you spent much of your life shaving, tweezing or waxing unwanted hairs? If so, you know the frustration involved can be considerable. Not only is it time-consuming and tedious but can also lead to razor burn, post-wax bumps and ingrown hairs – not ideal! But now there is an effective and long-term solution available: laser hair removal is a fast and safe solution that permanently reduces unwanted facial and body hair growth.
Laser hair removal should be undertaken when unwanted hair is in its early stages, to maximize results. For best results, it is advised that you refrain from plucking, waxing or other methods of hair removal for six weeks prior to starting treatment – as such methods temporarily remove roots that the laser needs in order to target and destroy them effectively.
As mentioned above, it’s essential that any newly treated areas avoid direct sunlight as this can lead to discoloration and also avoid applying lotions or creams as these could interfere with the results of the procedure.
Note that laser hair removal isn’t a one-and-done deal and will need ongoing treatments in order to see lasting results. Most often, six to eight sessions will be necessary before reaching permanent hair reduction; most people also require touch-up treatments every year in order to detect new hairs as they emerge.
If you are experiencing increased hair growth after laser hair removal, it’s essential to speak with your practitioner immediately. They can assess why this has occurred and whether additional treatments will be required.
Are You Tired of Fighting Unwanted Facial or Body Hair? L’Ombre Laser Clinic Can Help If so, give us a call now so one of our qualified practitioners can arrange an in-person consultation appointment for you. As a fully licensed and accredited cosmetic clinic we only employ registered practitioners that meet certain training, skill, and insurance standards.
