Laser hair removal offers a safe and permanent solution for PCOS-induced excessive hair growth. Unlike electrolysis which requires repeated treatments over months or years to see results, the laser permanently disables each follicle to stop future regrowth of unwanted hair follicles.
Athena laser hair removal treatments can provide benefits to both face and body areas, including arms, legs and bikini line. Optimal results typically require six or more treatments.
1. Stop shaving
Many women living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) experience unwanted facial and body hair growth known as hirsutism. There are multiple treatments available, including hormonal treatment and laser hair removal; both methods may take several visits before becoming effective.
PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, is a hormonal imbalance in the ovaries that results in an excess of hair growth due to rising androgens (male sexual hormones). Along with hirsutism, PCOS may also lead to acne breakouts, infertility issues and cysts on ovary surface.
PCOS patients frequently experience excess hair growth that can be challenging to control. A safe and effective way of eliminating this unwanted growth is laser hair removal, which uses heat from laser beams to destroy hair follicles and stop new hair from growing back in its place. For best results, avoid shaving and plucking before scheduling laser hair removal sessions in those areas where laser treatment will occur.
For optimal results from laser treatments, it is recommended to refrain from shaving the area a few days before your appointment. This will allow the hairs in their anagen phase, making it easier for laser to target and destroy it. Waxing or threading may remove hairs from their roots making laser more challenging to target.
2. Stop plucking
Hormonal fluctuations are part of being female, yet they can have undesirable side effects, including excess facial and body hair that grows in an undesirable pattern – known as hirsutism. Thankfully, laser hair removal offers safe and effective solutions to address unwanted growth without resorting to razors or shaving cream.
Hirsutism resulting from PCOS can be an embarrassing and life-altering condition, leaving you feeling self-conscious even though it is not your fault. Luckily, it is treatable with laser treatments resulting in visible results in just a few sessions.
As soon as you begin experiencing hair growth issues, consulting a physician immediately is recommended. They will be able to diagnose the cause and prescribe appropriate treatments such as medicines to regulate androgen levels and thus stop or reduce hair growth.
Laser treatment cannot alter internal hormonal imbalances that lead to hirsutism; however, it can safely and effectively remove unwanted hair from your face, chest, arms, legs and bikini line. With regular treatments over a few months you can achieve long-lasting, hair-free results and restore your confidence!
3. Stop using hair removal creams
PCOS sufferers frequently experience excess hair growth or hirsutism as one of the key symptoms, due to an elevated levels of androgen testosterone. Some women may notice it on the face, chest or stomach while others have it more prominently elsewhere on their bodies. Many find managing it so challenging they resort to various home removal techniques for relief.
Laser treatment is one of the best ways to permanently get rid of unwanted hair. This non-painful solution offers fast results and lasting solutions.
Laser treatments work by directly targeting the hair follicle with light energy from a laser, disabling it and impeding its ability to produce new hair growth. It’s pain-free, so no anesthesia is required – however if you have dark skin or thick hair it’s recommended that you use a skin bleaching cream prior to starting treatment.
Laser hair removal offers long-term solutions for those suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome who also want to remove unwanted facial hair. By decreasing time spent shaving, waxing, or plucking you can free up more of your day for other activities and focus more on managing symptoms of PCOS in order to maintain fertility or avoid long-term health problems – you can feel confident again after managing them successfully!
4. Stop using depilatory creams
Women living with PCOS often develop excess body hair known as hirsutism due to high levels of androgen hormone, which stimulates hair growth. While this problem may be quite embarrassing for those affected, there are treatment options available – one being laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal works by targeting pigment in hair follicles – just as in professional settings – which causes them to be disabled so that hair won’t regrow again, thus eliminating or significantly reducing the need for shaving, waxing and plucking.
However, it’s important to remember that treatments won’t stop or treat the root cause of hair growth – hormonal imbalances. Therefore, medication such as oral contraceptives, insulin control medications or birth control pills will still need to be administered for effective management of this issue.
Laser hair removal for PCOS can offer permanent results for those who meet its criteria, providing relief from excessive hair growth associated with this condition and helping reduce medication and waxing kits needed to manage it. Regular maintenance sessions will still need to take place for maximum effect, though these should be much simpler to manage than constant shaving and waxing efforts.
5. Stop using hair removal gels
Hair removal creams may be effective at eliminating unwanted hair, but they also compromise skin. Their chemical ingredients can cause severe irritation to sensitive skin types. Overuse may result in allergic reactions causing painful rashes; additionally, frequent application may irritate sensitive areas further aggravating conditions that will require laser hair removal instead.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which affects 10-20% of reproductive-age women, often results in unwanted hair growth as one of its side effects. PCOS’ hormonal condition can lead to weight gain, acne, infertility and excessive hair growth in areas like the face, chest and stomach – leading to what’s known as “hirsutism”, or excessive hair growth.
PCOS-induced hair growth can be reversed with treatment from either a dermatologist or an OB/GYN, offering much-needed relief to women whose self-confidence has been affected by its embarrassing side effects.
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution to unwanted hair, though it may take multiple sessions before reaching desired results. Women with PCOS typically need additional sessions than average clients – though each treatment will result in finer and lighter follicles that grow slower over time.
6. Stop using waxing
Women living with PCOS often struggle with unwanted hair growth known as hirsutism, due to an excess production of androgens (male sex hormones) by their ovaries. This condition can lead to cysts on ovaries, irregular menstruation patterns and facial hair growth that is much darker than usual, making it hard to conceal using shaving devices, tweezers or depilatory creams.
PCOS sufferers have many options to treat unwanted hair growth caused by PCOS, including androgen-suppressing medication and laser therapy. Finasteride (Proscar) and spironolactone can be effective treatments for excessive hair growth caused by PCOS; electrolysis and laser hair removal methods also may help in stopping hirsutism; electrolysis is another effective solution that requires multiple sessions but is permanent; laser treatment also proves highly successful at permanently decreasing hair growth rates.
Laser hair removal works by using a beam of light to destroy hair follicles and inhibit their ability to produce new hair growth. This procedure is FDA-approved and suitable for both face and body hair. Most patients will require at least six treatments; some may need more.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it’s essential to stop shaving, plucking and waxing the area that will be treated – this allows your follicles to fill with hair so the laser can target them more accurately. In addition, sun exposure must be limited or utilized with sunblock on your skin for maximum effectiveness.
