When your doctor presses a laser instrument against your skin, a light beam emits from it that penetrates through and damages hair follicles causing them to stop producing hair growth.
At its most effective, treating each follicle at its peak growth phase yields the best results. To do so successfully, certain activities such as tweezing, waxing and chemical depilatories must be avoided in order to achieve this.
Trimming
Laser hair removal is an innovative, safe, and permanent way to reduce unwanted hair growth. As an effective alternative to shaving, waxing or tweezing it requires much less upkeep over time as lasers target and destroy pigment (color) of each individual follicle which stops future regrowth while simultaneously leaving skin smooth and free of stubble.
While trimmng the area prior to laser hair removal isn’t mandatory, it is highly advised. Cutting will allow laser energy to more effectively target hair roots while decreasing chances of burns to nearby skin and making your results more successful.
Be wary of any activities like plucking or waxing before your session; both methods pull hairs out from their roots, which can harm skin tissue and have adverse reactions when combined with laser light. Instead, wait until after your laser appointment before engaging in such activities again.
If you are interested in laser hair removal in Dublin or Drogheda, the first step should be scheduling an initial consultation and patch test with us. That way, you can assess whether laser hair removal is indeed a suitable solution for you.
Be mindful of how many treatments are required to achieve desired results, depending on your skin type and thickness of hair. Multiple laser sessions over six to eight weeks may be necessary, as hair grows in cycles which the laser targets at its most effective moment.
Before your laser treatments, it’s wise to limit exposure to UV rays from the sun as well as skin-enhancing products like tanning beds or self-tanners that could damage or discolor the skin, and tanning beds or self-tanners may lead to burns during laser sessions. To make treatment comfortable and efficient, apply a numbing cream prior to your appointment for optimal results – this way your session should be quick, painless, and rewarding experience!
Waxing
Laser hair removal can provide a permanent solution to unwanted body hair, improving self-image and decreasing shaving time. Although laser treatment is considered permanent, multiple sessions may be necessary in some patients for full removal of excess body hair. Genetics, pregnancy, menopause medication imbalances or hormonal imbalances could all contribute to excess body hair growing on various parts of your body; and laser treatment has even been proven effective against conditions like hirsutism and hypertrichosis in both males and females.
Shaving is ideal prior to laser sessions as it removes surface hair while leaving the follicle undamaged, which allows the laser to target it effectively. Conversely, waxing should be avoided as it can cause thermal injury to the surface skin and hinder laser from targeting hair follicles effectively.
Avoid direct sun exposure for two weeks prior and post laser hair removal as this increases the risk of side effects such as burns or discolouration. Furthermore, daily sunscreen application will protect the skin and help prevent UV ray damage to help reduce risks of sun damage from UV rays.
Numbing cream may be applied up to 30 minutes prior to laser treatment for any discomfort or pain relief. Consistency with laser treatments is important as multiple visits may be necessary in order to target all follicles at various points during their growth and shedding cycle – therefore we advise patients come in every 4-8 weeks for laser sessions.
Before each treatment session, it is wise to shave the area to be treated. Shaving will speed up and enhance its efficacy as this allows the laser to target and destroy hair follicles more quickly – leaving skin free of unwanted hair growth more rapidly. Furthermore, it would be wise to refrain from using skincare products such as lotions, ointments or deodorants that might hinder its targeting of hair follicles more effectively by interfering with targeting by the laser.
Tweezing
Unwanted body hair can be an annoyance. From wearing shorts on the beach to fitting into that adorable skirt, unwanted body hair can make life miserable. Laser hair removal offers a solution. By administering pulses of safe laser light directly onto the hair follicle, this treatment interrupts its cycle and leads to finer, lighter and sparser growth over time – saving both hours of shaving, razors, waxing and tweezers use.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, it’s essential that you refrain from tweezing and waxing the area that needs treatment. Waxing and tweezing pull the hair from its roots, which prevents the laser from targeting its pigment at its source – thus the reason why keeping hair between three to four millimeters in length before your session can increase results significantly.
Your best bet in preparation for laser hair removal treatment should be to avoid tanning in the weeks leading up to it, since dark skin makes it more challenging for laser beams to locate the root of the hairs on your body. Furthermore, taking pain reliever prior to any potential discomfort should help alleviate it – most men and women describe the sensation as similar to snapping rubber bands against their skin during treatment sessions.
Once you arrive for your appointment, a technician will apply a topical numbing agent to reduce any discomfort from laser pulses. Before beginning treatment, the technician will cover your eyes with protective eyewear before shaving the area to expose hair follicles before starting laser light treatments in that area.
After they have applied the laser light, your technician will move it carefully over your skin, treating all necessary areas. Following treatment, he or she will apply a cooling pad or gel to protect your skin from heat damage. Finally, you’ll be free to enjoy living a permanent hair-free life!
Shaving
Prior to your laser hair removal treatment appointment, it’s wise to shave. This helps eliminate surface hair that could burn under laser light exposure and helps make new growth thinner – further improving results. Although you will still need to shave between treatments, the hair that regrowths will likely be finer and sparser than before your first session.
Reason being, laser treatments require a clear path to their targets; otherwise they might miss them altogether. Plucking or waxing the area also prevents its effectiveness so be sure to stop these practices well ahead of your laser appointment.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, it’s advisable to avoid self-tanners in the weeks leading up to it, as these products can interfere with how light beams locate pigment in hair follicles. Furthermore, skincare products containing glycolic acid or retinol may increase your sensitivity to light; be sure to inform your skincare professional if any previous medical conditions such as melasma make you more susceptible.
Follow these tips for an easier, more comfortable laser hair removal experience. Although you might experience some tenderness following the procedure, over-the-counter pain medications and ice packs should help alleviate it. Once treatment has ended, you will probably notice hair falling out in the treated area which indicates that laser has damaged the hair follicle and stopped it from producing new hair growth. Long-term results from laser hair removal treatments require periodic top-up sessions either quarterly or twice annually in order to maintain them effectively.
