Laser hair removal works best on people with dark hair and light skin because the pigment contrast enables the laser to target only hair follicles without harming surrounding tissues. Because lighter-haired people don’t absorb laser light as effectively, they cannot be effectively treated by this treatment method.
After having laser treatment sessions, hair will likely start growing back. How quickly it does so depends on several factors.
Hair grows back in cycles.
Shedding is a common side effect of laser hair removal, often misinterpreted as continued growth. But in reality it’s an indication of your treatment working effectively as the light energy destroys hair bulbs that were destroyed through shaving, waxing, or plucking; and is typically observed between 7-30 days post treatment. Shedding typically happens gradually over the same timeframe but redness or bumps may occur from your body pushing out dead bulbs from within your system. Shaving, waxing, or plucking the hair prematurely could reactivate follicles leading back into growth cycle and cause it all over again! To keep things under control it is wise not to shave, wax or pluck the hair as this could reactivate their follicles resulting in further hair follicle activation reactivation and lead back into growth cycle!
Laser treatments utilize a laser beam that penetrates through the hair shaft and into dermal layers of skin, where it destroys its roots and stops future hair growth. They work best during anagen phase when hair can be seen above skin’s surface so laser targeting can take place; catagen or telogen phases do not target hairs that might regrow later on.
Regrowth after laser hair removal may occur, though typically with finer and lighter-colored follicles than before. This is due to only a small portion of hairs in their anagen phase at any given time; repeated laser treatment should ensure most unwanted follicles have been disabled by laser treatments.
Rarely, the hairs that re-grow may become thicker and darker. This condition known as paradoxical hypertrichosis remains unexplained by science; some hypothesize that laser treatments stimulate hair growth instead of disabling it for various reasons.
If this is the case for you, it’s wise to schedule a follow-up treatment session in order to make sure all hairs have been successfully treated. Furthermore, this provides an ideal opportunity to discuss results and make any necessary adjustments or initiate exfoliating to accelerate hair shedding faster – this may help accelerate the process and reach desired results faster!
Hair grows back thicker.
Laser hair removal treatments can produce permanent results for most men and women who visit a qualified practitioner for treatments. From spa visits to dermatologist offices, laser treatments can stop hair growth for extended periods and create smooth, virtually hairless skin. But don’t panic if new hair growth appears; it could simply be hormonal changes or other external influences at play!
One theory as to why laser treatment makes hair grow back thicker is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is an endocrine disorder with symptoms including excess facial and body hair, increased hormones levels that stimulate hair follicles, as well as excessive androgens stimulating them. If this problem exists for you, it could be because hormone levels have become imbalanced causing increased androgen production which stimulates hair follicle activation and eventually thickening hair growth back again.
One factor contributing to thicker hair growth after laser treatment may be your failure to follow the aftercare instructions provided for it. Most experts advise avoiding shaving, waxing or tweezing in the area where you received laser therapy; in addition it is crucial that sunscreen be applied after laser treatments to protect skin from becoming darker or more sensitive.
Laser hair removal treatments typically need to take place every four to six weeks for optimal results, though touch-up sessions may be needed at intervals of four weeks if your results don’t improve as desired. If costs become an issue for these appointments, inquire as to whether your practitioner offers package deals or flexible spending accounts to cover payment of these treatments.
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular, safe, and effective solution for virtually hair-free skin in armpits, bikini areas, legs, chest, face, neck, arms and arms. If you’re ready to ditch razors, waxing products and tweezers in favor of laser treatments then contact Moein Surgical Arts now and book your initial consultation – our highly trained specialists are on hand to help you reach your desired results quickly!
Hair grows back faster.
Hair grows back faster for some people than for others due to varying growth patterns of their follicles and pigment (color) levels in their hair and skin; darker-hued locks absorb more heat energy from laser energy, thus increasing chances of destruction, while lighter hair (blond, gray and red hues) don’t absorb as much.
Laser treatment works best on darker hair because light that reaches its follicles is absorbed and destroyed by melanin pigment in its hair shafts, while lighter hued locks may regrow thinner after laser therapy as they have less melanin in their roots.
Laser sessions that destroy hair follicles will not result in their subsequent regrow, however damage follicles may recover once entering their resting phase of growth and regrow; for this reason people often require multiple laser sessions.
Prior to getting laser treatment, it is advisable to refrain from any form of hair removal that might disturb the follicles – such as plucking, waxing or electrolysis. Furthermore, using any products which darken skin in the area where laser treatments will take place is advised against.
Hormonal imbalance is often at the core of stronger and thicker hair growth after laser treatment. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often exhibit increased facial and body hair due to high testosterone and androgen levels; similarly menopausal women may experience paradoxical hypertrichosis due to fluctuating hormone levels within their bodies causing unwanted hair growth.
Laser hair removal offers permanent or long-term results in most cases, although any regrowth that does occur can often be thinner or lighter than its original version. This is because most of the hair follicles triggered by laser treatment were already in anagen phase prior to treatment, so their rate of growth will likely be more desirable than originally expected.
For optimal long-term results, touch-up treatments should be performed once or twice annually after laser treatments have been completed. This helps ensure fewer hair follicles enter anagen phase so when they do re-grow they will be thinner and lighter in appearance.
Hair grows back darker.
Laser hair removal is one of the most permanent solutions available for removing unwanted hair from arms, legs and other parts of your body. It replaces painful methods like shaving, waxing and creams with non-invasive laser treatments which may reduce fine lines and wrinkles over time. Laser treatments may even improve appearance by decreasing fine lines and wrinkles over time.
Laser hair removal sessions must be spaced about four weeks apart to achieve effective results, although individual needs may differ based on hair color, coarseness, hormonal influences and other factors that impact growth. You may require annual touch up sessions in order to keep any unwanted growth away.
Your body may experience skin irritation after laser treatment, such as redness and bumps in the area. This is caused by its attempt to clear away dead hair follicles damaged by laser pulses; these symptoms should usually subside on their own within a short timeframe.
If you have dark skin, hair follicles may darken after receiving laser treatment due to absorption of the light energy targeted at it – this causes changes to their coloration as it absorbs into them and can alter their structure. In some instances, darker hair grows back after treatment but this usually is not cause for alarm.
If you’re considering laser hair removal, it’s crucial that you work with a licensed medical professional who possesses a deep understanding of the integumentary system. Also ensure that they use a FDA-approved laser machine designed specifically to treat your type of skin and avoid tanning before or after your treatments as it could reduce their efficacy. Schedule treatments at clinics offering money-back guarantees or flexible payment plans so as to cover costs associated with laser hair removal treatments.
