Laser hair removal is an effective solution to eliminate unwanted hair. Many people experience permanent results after just a few sessions.
Before receiving laser treatments, it is recommended that any waxing or plucking be avoided as this will protect hair follicles. Shaving is still acceptable however; as it only trims hair without damaging roots.
It’s Not a Good Idea
Laser hair removal after waxing should never be recommended; waxing can harm skin long-term if it burns it or a strip is pulled off too slowly or at an incorrect angle, while laser treatments administered by trained estheticians do not cause permanent damage to their surroundings.
Laser treatment works by first numbing the skin and using laser light to heat and destroy hair follicles – effectively stopping their ability to grow back unwanted hair in future. A series of sessions may be required before seeing permanent results – as different stages of hair growth mean not every follicle will be in anagen phase during your visit, recurring touch up sessions may be necessary in order to maintain results.
Waxing only removes hair above the surface of the skin, meaning that it will regrowth quickly. Furthermore, waxing doesn’t work well on dark or coarse hair types and may lead to ingrown hairs developing; laser hair removal offers an effective alternative that completely negates waxing while decreasing future growth of unwanted follicles.
Laser treatments may not always be pain-free, but they’re far less excruciating than waxing. Patients may feel snapping sensations and some heat during sessions; however, any significant pain should not arise because reputable laser technicians use an anesthetic numbing cream to minimize any discomfort.
Waxing and laser treatments may leave the skin feeling warm or sensitive after treatment, though this usually subsides within several hours, along with any redness that might remain post-waxing.
When considering laser hair removal, it’s crucial to select a highly experienced and licensed esthetician using only top-of-the-line laser technology. Also important: to prevent waxing or tweezing of the area prior to treatments as this will make the treatment more complex – though you can continue shave between sessions if desired. It’s also wise to have realistic expectations regarding how many sessions it will take until results become evident, since not everyone achieves their goal in just six sessions.
It’s Not Necessary
Waxing can be an inconvenient and time-consuming method to remove unwanted hair. While waxing may initially seem more cost effective, its costs add up over time since waxing sessions need to be repeated monthly and require multiple sessions for full hair removal. Laser treatment provides more permanent solutions while simultaneously decreasing the frequency of wax sessions over time – leading to significant savings!
Waxing may be an effective method of hair removal, but over time it can be damaging to the skin. Waxing can leave red, swollen and irritated patches where wax was pulled too slowly or at an angle that caused burning to the surrounding tissue. Laser hair removal provides less invasive solutions which remove hair without burning or harming nearby tissue.
Laser treatments offer more comfort than waxing for sensitive areas such as bikini lines and upper lips, such as bikini lining and upper lips. While waxing often leads to pain and irritation, laser treatments only cause mild tingling sensations which can easily be managed with soothing lotion. Finally, laser therapy is more effective at targeting darkened skin pigmentation while eliminating hair follicles than waxing alone.
Laser treatment is also ideal for people suffering from ingrown hairs as it targets the hair follicle directly and stops further growth. An ingrown hair occurs when a hair grows out in an unexpected direction or fails to break through the surface of skin; laser damage damages its follicle and eliminates this problem altogether.
Laser hair removal candidates should wait six weeks between shaving or plucking in an area, in order to maximize its effectiveness and read hair follicles correctly. Anyone considering this procedure should speak with a specialist and determine if they qualify as potential candidates for it.
It’s a Good Idea
Laser hair removal is a highly effective and cost-efficient solution to permanent hair reduction, offering long-term solutions without painful side effects from traditional waxing, shaving or creams. If permanent hair reduction is your goal, laser is unrivaled as a long-term solution.
Laser treatments differ from waxing in that they don’t remove hair directly above the surface, instead targeting its source: your follicles. That is why it is wise to avoid shaving and depilatory products prior to having laser treatment done, as these creams could remove pigment from follicles that could cause them to darken more after treatment is complete.
Before your laser treatment begins, it’s also a good idea to stop tweezing or plucking in the area being treated. By consistently plucking hairs, their growth cycles may not align and result in patchy appearances when your next appointment arrives. If you must tweeze stray hairs at any point after laser therapy is finished but no sooner than every three or four days to avoid over-plucking.
For laser hair removal to work effectively on dark hair and light skin, tanning or using sun lotion should be avoided before treatment begins. Tanning or sunblock can reduce how effectively laser heat reaches and destroys follicles; fall and winter are ideal times to get laser treatments when exposure to direct sunlight is minimal and your skin at its palest.
Laser hair removal is an extremely safe and effective treatment option for all types of body and facial hair, though it should not be performed if there is a history of scarring or keloid scarring, genital herpes infection, or taking certain medications such as blood thinners.
If you have any inquiries regarding whether or not laser hair removal would be right for you, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right away and schedule a consultation – we look forward to helping you finally rid yourself of that unwanted fur once and for all!
It’s Not a Bad Idea
Laser hair removal may be beneficial after waxing; however, it’s important to keep in mind that laser treatments only target skin-level hair growth. Therefore, before beginning a laser session it is wise to shave the area so any excess hair is removed, and any pigmented follicles which could hinder its effectiveness removed as well as between and after each laser session for maximum effectiveness.
Laser hair removal works to permanently destroy hair follicles and prevent future hair growth, unlike waxing which temporarily disables them. While multiple sessions are usually required to achieve desired results, laser removal tends to be less painful than waxing and has long-term benefits that save both time and money in the long run.
Though waxing may be cheaper and faster than alternative options, it comes with its own set of risks. Waxing can often be painful for newcomers or those with particularly sensitive skin; however, with the proper esthetician and aftercare protocols in place, pain should be kept to a minimum.
Waxing only targets hair above the skin’s surface, and as such only removes those hairs above that layer. As such, when hair returns it is typically thicker and darker than before being waxed off. Furthermore, waxing makes targeting small areas difficult or impossible, rendering this technique impractical for underarm or bikini removal.
Laser hair removal may not be entirely pain-free, but it is far less painful than waxing. Some users even report feeling “prickling” or pinpricks during treatment. If any discomfort arises while having laser hair removal done, speak to an esthetician who may suggest medications that will ease its sensations.
Some individuals may experience delayed reactions to laser hair removal, including redness or swelling that leaves the skin red-tinged for several days following a session. This is caused by heat from laser light heating the hair follicles and creating inflammation; this is an indicator that these hair follicles are being destroyed, and will typically resolve itself within hours.
