Laser hair removal works by emitting an intense light beam into the hair follicles. The light absorbs by pigment found in your hair follicle, damaging its cells and stopping new hair growth from taking hold.
Before your treatment begins, you’ll be instructed to shave the area so the laser can better target your follicles. Furthermore, we advise against waxing or tweezing this area between treatments.
1. You’ll notice a reduction in hair growth
Laser hair removal works when it reduces hair growth. This happens because its heat weakens or destroys hair follicles responsible for it, leading to hair reduction. Though discomfort can arise during treatments, most clients describe them as feeling like sunburn. It is recommended to avoid plucking, waxing or chemical depilatories before and between laser appointments for best results and greater skin response to treatment.
Once the hair follicles have been destroyed, it may take days or weeks for them to shed, creating what may look like continued hair growth; this process is normal and expected. Depending on your skin tone and other factors, multiple treatments may be necessary in order to get optimal results; multiple hits must be delivered against individual hair follicles in order to permanently destroy them.
Reminder that laser hair removal isn’t a permanent solution: while lasers will effectively destroy most hair follicles, some will likely reappear, particularly if maintenance appointments are missed and/or missed appointments scheduled subsequently. Any new growth may appear finer and lighter in color than original ones.
Maintenance appointments are key to making laser hair removal successful, and missing one could hinder or lessen its effects. Aim for scheduling sessions every six weeks in order to receive multiple treatment sessions before new growth stages appear and prevent treatment sessions being rendered ineffective.
2. You’ll notice a reduction in the number of hairs
Laser treatments target hair follicles to destroy them and prevent future hair production, leading to less stubble after six to nine treatments and ultimately less hair production overall.
However, it may take even longer to see results that meet your standards. The number of laser treatments required to alleviate stubble issues will depend on factors like skin type and thickness of hair growth on your body.
How often you shave, tweeze, wax or pluck can have an effect as well. Plucking and waxing interfere with the laser’s ability to target hair effectively while shaving can cause it to grow back thicker than before your laser sessions began.
Laser hair removal works by targeting the melanin (or pigment) present in your hair, which the powerful light from a laser then uses to break down into tiny particles that destroy hair follicles. Due to hair growth cycles, only those hairs in their anagen phase (active stage) can be targeted by laser.
Follicles that remain will eventually enter a resting or telogen phase and cease producing hair again, making your treatment plan and attending all laser sessions essential to reaching hairless skin. Missing one could mean restarted growth cycles for some follicles – making your progress moot. By being consistent in attending all treatments, smooth, hairfree skin should become your ultimate goal!
3. You’ll notice a reduction in the size of the hairs
Laser hair removal is an excellent way to minimize unwanted body hair, making it a popular option among both men and women seeking to look their best. When considering laser hair removal as a treatment option, it is vital that you locate a trained professional with extensive experience as well as adhere to any necessary preparation steps so as to get maximum benefit out of each session.
As part of your preparations, it is recommended to shave the area you intend to treat at least 1-2 days prior to an appointment with a laser light therapy service provider. This will ensure the hair follicles are bared of all their hair so they can absorb energy from the laser beam more readily. Furthermore, in the weeks leading up to your appointment it is advisable to avoid plucking or waxing this area, and use of sunless skin creams can darken skin tone further.
Once your treatment is over, you should notice that the area where hair was removed has become much smoother. Furthermore, you may observe less frequent and thinner regrowth; this is an indicator that it’s working and you should start seeing results soon enough.
Remember, however, that laser hair removal isn’t a panacea for unwanted hair. Most people experience up to 90% reduction in hair growth and permanent removal from regular sessions, although individual results will differ based on hormonal influences, medications or other factors affecting hair growth. If your desired results haven’t come through yet, talk with your practitioner and voice any concerns you might have.
4. You’ll notice a reduction in the thickness of the hairs
Laser treatments work by applying energy to heat and destroy stem cells in hair follicles, thus stopping their ability to produce more hair. Since hair grows in cycles, results may take a few sessions before becoming evident; but when they do appear, you will likely notice that your hair becomes thinner and less dense – an indicator that the treatment plan is working effectively.
Laser hair removal works when your hair stops growing back as quickly. After receiving several laser treatments, your body enters its resting phase where hair follicles stop producing new hair and production slows. This process typically lasts two weeks during which patchiness or thin hairs may occur in some areas; this should resolve as you continue with laser treatments.
Some individuals can achieve permanent hair reduction with laser treatments alone; however, for others this method has no impact. This is often caused by hormonal issues; excess hair growth in men due to high levels of testosterone or estrogen can contribute to excess growth (known as hirsutism).
Preparing properly before laser treatments is also key to their effectiveness. Shave the area prior to attending your laser appointment so there is minimal to no hair left on the skin; laser heat targets pigment in hair follicles to target them and can burn surrounding skin if hair length exceeds acceptable limits. Also avoid waxing or using tweezers, as these methods disrupt hair follicles, slowing or delaying laser treatment’s success.
5. You’ll notice a reduction in the size of the hairs
Laser hair removal treatments use a highly focused beam of light to heat up and destroy hair follicles, stopping them from producing more hair. After several sessions, hair will eventually fall out naturally leaving behind smoother skin. Since this can take some time, follow-up sessions should be scheduled regularly as required; typically between four and six treatments should produce significant results.
The number of sessions required will depend on your hair color. Lasers are drawn to pigment, so treatment for lighter hair won’t be as successful; while for darker locks it will prove far more successful as more follicles will be destroyed and this means the remaining hair will be less dense in terms of both texture and hue.
When seeking laser hair removal, it is essential that you find an experienced practitioner with knowledge in this field. A good way to determine this is through online reviews or looking at someone’s experience profile on a platform like Yelp; additionally it would be wise to inquire as to their training and background as some practitioners may only possess basic understanding of lasers which could cause issues down the road.
Laser hair removal can be an extremely safe and effective treatment option; however, it may not work for everyone. Patients suffering from hormonal imbalances like PCOS may find laser treatment less than effective; additionally, pregnant women aren’t recommended due to changes in hormones during gestation. Before considering laser hair removal as an option for yourself it’s wise to consult your physician or dermatologist first to ensure it will be safe.
