Excess hair growth, or hirsutism, is a hallmark of PCOS, and while regular shaving, tweezing, and waxing may help, laser hair removal provides safe and permanent reduction.
Hormone-sensitive vellus hairs can be reduced or eliminated completely to reveal smooth skin, leaving behind finer and less noticeable (but less painful) regrowth of finer strands of hairs. This treatment also decreases any painful hair regrowth associated with hormone imbalance.
1. Kenzzi
PCOS causes excessive hair growth that is difficult and sometimes embarrassing to manage, typically occurring on the face and body. Although shaving, waxing, or electrolysis can temporarily reduce this problem, these methods only produce short-term benefits and are both painful and time-consuming processes.
Laser hair removal offers an efficient and permanent way to reduce the amount of unwanted hair on your body: Lasers can effectively target melanin deposits in hair follicles, inhibiting future growth and rendering those hair follicles incapable of producing more hair. There are now plenty of safe and affordable at-home laser hair removal machines which make this process quick, painless, affordable, and accessible.
Kenzzi is one such device, using intense pulsed light to effectively target unwanted hair. Suitable for use on all skin types–ranging from olive to dark brown in terms of Fitzpatrick skin tone analysis–Kenzzi’s use is safe on women and men alike and does not require eye protection, though when operating it it should always be used with caution to avoid direct flashes of light directly at you. Initially start by treating sensitive areas like legs or underarms to build confidence before gradually expanding its use elsewhere on your body over time.
This device is easy to operate, featuring both manual mode for more precise targeting and continuous mode for faster, more comprehensive treatment. Plus, its cold temperature keeps your skin feeling comfortable during treatment – most people find the pain threshold lower than getting waxed or having ingrown hair removed!
Before your laser hair-removal session, exfoliate the area you will be treating to rid yourself of dead skin cells that might interfere with light penetrating more deeply into hair follicles for optimal results. Furthermore, shaving the area beforehand is particularly essential if you have sensitive skin; some experts even advise shaving a night prior to an appointment to minimise any potential discomfort.
2. Venus Versa
This at-home laser hair-removal device is an excellent choice for women living with PCOS, as it works best on darker skin tones (it offers multiple preset skin-tone settings). Furthermore, using true laser rather than IPL allows it to more effectively destroy hair follicles. Furthermore, there’s even a facial mode so you can reduce unwanted hair from forehead and chin simultaneously! Plus it includes an “skin rejuvenation” mode with lower frequencies to soften wrinkles and boost collagen.
Handheld IPL devices with bb treatment windows are ideal for tighter spots like pesky under-nose or side-chin hairs. Plus, the device comes equipped with goggles to protect eyes while using any form of light therapy – essential if using any form of light therapy! If your skin becomes sensitive post-treatment, dabbing some 1 percent hydrocortisone cream on any areas may help soothe any irritations that might be felt afterward.
Easy and hassle-free hair removal treatments have never been more accessible; just pop a portable laser device into your purse or pocket for convenient home use! Safe and effective treatments designed specifically to zap face or body hair without pain or irritants, the laser zaps work by dissolving hair follicles to keep them from growing back, so results can often be seen within three to eight weeks with regular treatments.
With each session, your hair growth will gradually diminish; within several months you may even become completely hair-free! Best of all, the procedure is permanent so no ingrown hairs or finding that single chin hair on the way to school again! Book an appointment with Este to begin the journey to hair-free living today – your confidence will soar with smooth skin that doesn’t require shaving or tweezing – giving you more time for other pursuits than shaving and tweezing!
3. VelaShape
VelaShape III is a noninvasive body shaping device that offers noninvasive hair removal and cellulite reduction treatments in the thighs, abdomen and arms. Using bi-polar radio frequency waves with infrared light energy as well as mechanical massage/vacuum techniques to deliver deep heating to fat cells and surrounding tissues stimulates better and smoother collagen production for cellulite reduction and body volume decrease.
VelaShape differs from its counterpart Venus Versa by targeting pigment in hair follicles to permanently eliminate hair follicles. When its laser beam hits an anagen phase follicle, it heats and damages it, thus stopping future production of new hairs in that location. After multiple treatments have taken place, your treated area should become permanently hairless.
PCOS may cause your hair growth to be thicker and darker than average, leading to feelings of self-consciousness and low self-esteem. But you can manage these symptoms through regular laser hair removal treatments as well as adopting healthy lifestyle practices.
Treatment with laser is generally safe for all skin types, though potential side effects should be kept in mind. Common adverse reactions of laser treatments include redness, swelling and bruising at the treatment site – even on first use; these side effects usually resolve themselves within hours after your procedure has taken place.
Before embarking on any treatment regimen, it’s essential to consult a physician. They can assess your skin type and assess if you qualify as a suitable candidate for the process.
Before and after treatments, it is best to avoid exposure to UV rays such as sunlight. UV radiation from these sources may cause temporary increases in redness or sensitivity of treated areas.
Chang and Om note that most patients tolerate laser treatment well, comparing its sensation to deep tissue massage combined with mild heat, with many actually enjoying it. Chang and Om recommend applying a topical numbing cream prior to your procedure but this may not always be necessary. Both doctors utilize GentleLase laser technology on lighter complexions while using nd:yag lasers on darker ones.
4. Soprano Platinum
The Soprano Platinum is an advanced hair removal machine that provides both comfort and permanent results. Combining three laser wavelengths into a single innovative handpiece enables its user to safely remove hair of varying colors and thicknesses quickly and comfortably; plus it reduces treatment times significantly compared to older systems.
Soprano ICE was developed to be effective on all skin types, from dark and tanned complexions to lighter complexions. Utilizing three distinct laser wavelengths that target pigment at various depths in the skin, Soprano ICE can effectively treat fine, shallow hairs as well as thicker ones more effectively than previous models that used IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), which is generally limited to light hair colors and thin skin types.
Laser hair reduction treatments must be carried out at regular intervals for maximum effectiveness; we advise every six weeks on the body and every four on the face for best results. By targeting hairs at their most susceptible stage, these sessions will result in the majority of hair being permanently destroyed for smoother and hairless skin.
Soprano Ice is also much quicker than other laser machines due to a revolutionary technology called SHR (Super Hair Removal), which delivers heat more effectively into hair follicles than traditional laser technology, yet at lower fluence (power) for much less discomfort.
Noting the high-tech nature of laser machines, it is equally essential that any technician using one is highly experienced and qualified in using it. At Este, only experienced and qualified technicians perform treatments on our clients.
If you’re tired of dealing with stubble, bumps and ingrown hairs associated with PCOS, why not contact us and book a complimentary consultation session today? We will perform a patch test and demonstrate what a treatment session might look like so that you can make an informed decision regarding whether this solution is the best one for you?
