Laser hair removal is a non-invasive treatment suitable for all skin types. The heat from the laser destroys darker pigment in hair follicles, leading to their death and subsequent fallout.
As all hair grows at different rates, four to six treatment sessions may be necessary to see lasting results. Therefore, it’s crucial that you plan your treatments in advance.
How many sessions do I need?
Individual results from laser hair removal will differ, so the ideal course of treatment would typically consist of at least six sessions for maximum success.
Your laser hair removal session begins when the laser light targets and damages hair follicles in a targeted area, stopping new hair growth from taking place there. After several treatments, most people start to notice that unwanted hair begins sloughing off naturally – leaving smooth and beautiful skin in its place!
Laser hair removal should not be seen as a permanent solution; although it will help reduce hair growth permanently, some follicles may remain undamaged and new hair growth may appear even if treated previously. Hormonal changes may also result in unwanted growth occurring even on areas previously treated with laser technology.
Laser hair removal takes time and dedication in order to produce desired results, which is why being faithful and consistent with appointments is vital to getting results quickly. If you miss one, reschedule immediately so as not to delay results further; hair growth cycles mean if missed treatments become missed again before treatment can resume again.
Before your appointment, it is wise to avoid getting a spray tan or applying scented lotions as these can make it more challenging for the laser to reach follicles. Furthermore, be sure to shave the area beforehand to ensure the laser can successfully target hairs in question.
Are you ready to finally free yourself of unwanted hair? Contact us now and learn about our laser hair removal services! Our team can assist with determining an ideal number of treatments sessions to achieve silky-smooth, hairless skin! We look forward to assisting in this goal.
How much hair do I have?
Laser hair removal is a safe, effective solution that can permanently reduce unwanted hair growth. Although multiple sessions will likely be necessary for you to reach the desired results, one handheld device used during treatment emits pulses of thermal energy to target and damage pigment within hair follicles; once damaged, these will no longer produce new hair growth, while existing follicles will produce finer and less noticeable hairs than before.
Your initial series of laser hair removal treatments should occur every four weeks, since hair grows in cycles and only those currently growing can be targeted by the laser; any remaining unaffected hairs will continue their normal growth rate after your treatment has concluded.
Once your desired results have been attained, maintenance sessions may become less frequent depending on both your natural hair growth cycle and the type of laser used at your dermatologist’s office. For example, if you have dark hair, they will use lasers with longer wavelengths that penetrate deeper into your skin in order to absorb more melanin more quickly allowing them to treat more hairs faster and reduce treatment sessions accordingly.
If you miss an appointment for treatment, it will be necessary to reschedule as soon as possible. Missing sessions will delay progress as hair follicles will regain control and start producing new growth in its place, making it harder to achieve your desired results.
Avoid activities that stimulate melanin production, including sunbathing, tanning and self-tanning. Sunlight can reduce its effectiveness of laser hair removal treatments by damaging cells located near where you’re being treated, so try not to participate in such activities for several days leading up to your appointment.
What type of hair do I have?
Laser hair removal works best on darker, thicker hair. Light hair may be harder to eradicate completely; some of it may reappear with regrow. Furthermore, laser treatments should not be undertaken if sunburned skin or dark spots on your body could react adversely with laser beams; furthermore it’s wiser not to undergo these procedures during pregnancy or nursing; their effects have yet to be tested on women expecting or nursing their child(ren).
Before choosing someone to conduct your laser hair removal session, always check that they are suitably qualified and registered on an appropriate register that demonstrates they meet minimum training and experience standards. Furthermore, ensure they have adequate insurance; considering whether this type of treatment falls within your insurer’s coverage could often save money when done privately instead of via an NHS clinic.
Laser treatments offer several advantages over shaving or waxing in terms of upkeep requirements. Women often report being able to reduce their shaving routine from every day to once weekly; some even completely forgoing shaving altogether! Saving both time and money, these procedures eliminate time-consuming chores such as depilatory creams, razors, wax treatments, pain relievers, razor burns, cuts or burns associated with shaving; additionally clients have reported decreased body odor due to laser treatments targeting deep inside follicles that attract bacteria responsible for body odour production – effectively treating hair deep within follicles which attract odor-causing bacteria; clients have reported relief as deep inside follicles where these bacteria like to hide; many clients have reported an overall decrease in body odour production as deep within follicles that attract bacteria is eliminated using laser light treatment; this procedure.
There are other advantages associated with laser hair removal as well, including reduced ingrown hairs and relief from painful razor bumps. If you’re tired of spending too much time and money on painful upkeep methods, talk to our Beauty Now team about laser hair removal today – they are more than happy to explain all our packages available and help select a package tailored specifically to you!
How do I know if I’m a good candidate for laser hair removal?
As soon as possible, schedule a consultation with a reputable practitioner to see if laser hair removal could be right for you. Find one registered on a register that meets set standards of training, skill and insurance coverage.
Your individual treatment sessions depend on factors like skin type, hair color and body area; however, on average it takes six-12 sessions spaced out about every six weeks in order to see results due to hair growth cycles that affect which follicles the laser can target effectively.
Laser treatments work best on those with dark hair and people who have darker skin tones. Melanin in hair follicles is required for laser to effectively target them; thus making blondes, redheads, or grays less likely to qualify as candidates for treatments.
Not to be forgotten is that even after receiving laser hair removal treatments, new growth may still appear; hormonal shifts associated with pregnancy often trigger new hair growth even in areas that have received laser therapy treatments.
Treatment sessions last between 15-30 minutes, making them convenient to fit into a busy schedule. Furthermore, this procedure is relatively painless with little downtime following each treatment session; though you may experience temporary redness or swelling after your session which should quickly subside.
As such, the best way to learn if laser hair removal is suitable for you is to schedule a consultation with our team. Together, we can develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to achieving a hair-free lifestyle.
Note that you will likely require multiple treatment sessions and follow-up maintenance visits even after your full course of treatments have been completed to successfully get rid of unwanted hair, so you can enjoy silky-soft, permanent results.
