Laser treatment for hair removal is considered relatively safe if performed by a qualified technician, since the procedure doesn’t involve cutting skin or chemicals and thus reduces injury risks.
Permanent results typically require multiple treatments; during each session, laser light will target your hair follicles to reduce future growth and prevent ingrown hairs.
Long-Lasting Results
One of the greatest advantages of laser hair removal is that its results last much longer than shaving, waxing or other home or salon treatments. If you use laser hair removal, your hair won’t return as rapidly; when it does come back it’s thinner, lighter and less noticeable than ever.
Individual results will depend on many variables; most people require four or six sessions spaced every four weeks to achieve desired results. Although this may sound long term, laser hair removal requires far less maintenance than traditional methods that may need regular upkeep.
Once your treatment plan has been completed, the likelihood is high that laser hair removal won’t be an ongoing consideration. With proper research and selection of an experienced practitioner in place, regular touch-up sessions may only be required to maintain your smooth and hairless look.
Laser hair removal stands apart from other methods in that it offers more accuracy in targeting hair follicles without damaging skin cells or leaving scars from previous burns or injuries visible afterwards. A skilled technician is able to pinpoint these hair follicles precisely while leaving unaffected any delicate or sensitive areas, like those affected by burns.
If you have concerns about the discomfort or pain associated with laser hair removal, your dermatologist should be able to offer you numbing creams or topical agents to ease it. Furthermore, treatment itself tends to be much less painful than alternative options: shaving often leads to razor burn, while waxing can be time consuming (and costly if visiting a salon).
Laser hair removal offers another financial benefit in that it can save you money and time over the long term, particularly if you’re spending a considerable amount on razors, depilatory creams and wax treatments. Furthermore, it reduces time spent both at home and at the salon with different at-home methods of hair removal.
No More Ingrown Hairs
Ingrown hairs can be painful and difficult to get rid of on your own. Ingrowns happen when hair grows back into the skin instead of above it, creating an uncomfortable reddish-purple bump which traps dead cells, oil, and more. They’re particularly prevalent among certain hair types with curlier or coarser growth patterns like curly or coarse hair.
Laser hair removal can help address this problem and keep it from returning in the future. This procedure targets the root of each individual follicle by sending light beams into your skin; their energy then destroys these hair follicles to stop further hair growth.
Laser hair removal works best during the anagen phase of hair growth cycle, meaning multiple sessions may be needed to completely eradicate unwanted hair. Once your treatment regimen has been completed however, no need for shaving, waxing, or tweezing again!
Laser hair removal can also help eliminate ingrown hairs caused by shaving. Shaving, tweezing and other methods cause hairs to break through the surface of skin, creating an environment for ingrown hairs to form and become ingrown hairs – leaving your skin smooth and free of painful ingrowns! Laser hair removal can effectively eliminate existing ingrowns while also helping prevent any further ones from forming, leaving behind silky-smooth skin without painful pinprickly ingrowns!
Laser hair removal will start to reduce ingrown hairs shortly after your first treatment session, since laser changes the way that hair follicles grow and prevents future production or irritation that causes ingrowns.
Laser hair removal is the only permanent way to effectively stop unwanted hair growth. Although it requires additional treatments than shaving or waxing, laser treatment clinics offer tailored laser wavelengths and devices which can be customized specifically to each skin tone and hair color for the best results. For optimal results visit one near you with access to multiple wavelengths that match up well.
No More Shaving or Waxing
Laser hair removal is an effective permanent hair reduction treatment that, once completed, reduces hair growth by up to 90 percent. This treatment option can help people who wish to forgoing shaving creams, razors and waxing kits altogether.
Shaving can provide quick results, but often leaves behind dry and itchy skin as well as ingrown hairs that are difficult to treat. With laser hair removal you can achieve beautiful skin without irritation!
Contrary to shaving, which can damage skin, laser hair removal only targets pigment in hair follicles rather than their roots. After numbing and cooling the area before applying the laser beam, a technician applies heat energy through it to heat up and destroy hair follicles so they no longer grow back; making the procedure safe for all types of skin colors and types.
Laser hair removal sessions may cost more initially, but in the long run they could save money. Consider all of the shaving cream and razor purchases you have made over time as well as electrolysis or waxing treatments over time; that may help convince you of its worthiness.
Laser hair removal may also be less painful than waxing. While the sensation varies for each patient, many report feeling similar to snapping rubber bands; this discomfort can often be managed with numbing cream or gel.
Laser hair removal is less painful and quicker than electrolysis treatments – which can take an hour just for one small area! So you can spend your time doing what matters while reaping the rewards of smooth skin with no trace of hair.
Laser hair removal may not be an ideal solution for people with light-colored locks, as its wavelength cannot target pigmented follicles and therefore may be difficult to find. On the other hand, for people with dark locks it can provide near-permanent removal without risking red skin flakiness, blistering and hyperpigmentation like other methods might.
No More Pain
Many people assume laser hair removal is strictly reserved for women; however, it has also become an increasingly popular solution among men looking to reduce ingrown hairs and shape beards. Laser hair removal offers a safe, effective method to permanently eliminate unwanted hair while preventing future growth – as well as significantly decreasing painful bumps caused by shaving, waxing or threading.
Laser treatments may cause some mild discomfort, yet this pales in comparison with waxing. If you have sensitive skin, your technician can apply numbing cream to ease sensations associated with laser hair removal. Furthermore, drinking plenty of water before your appointment and forgoing caffeine consumption prior to laser hair removal sessions is advised in order to decrease your sensitivity to pain.
Laser treatment differs from other hair removal solutions in that its effects are often permanent after your designated number of sessions are complete. Some hair may reappear, though usually less frequently and lighter. Should any signs of regrowth emerge, contact your laser provider immediately so he or she can ensure all follicles have been properly heated and destroyed by setting an appointment for follow-up laser sessions to address them as quickly as possible.
Contrary to what may seem intuitive, your type of hair and skin tone can impact the effectiveness of laser hair removal treatments. Darker hues like brunette or auburn tend to respond well as it allows pigmented strands in those locks to more readily absorb light energy; light shades like blonde or gray hair require additional efforts as less light energy can penetrate their shafts and be absorbed.
No matter your shade or type of hair, laser treatment offers long-term and noticeable results for any individual. Are you tired of shaving and waxing constantly? Contact us for a consultation now – during which time, we will assess both your hair and skin tone to determine if laser hair removal treatment is suitable for you before helping book a package to prepare you for summer!
