Laser hair removal offers an alternative solution if you’re tired of having to tweeze and wax yourself to smooth skin: by targeting hair follicles at their base, any hairs that have been removed won’t regrow back – meaning all those extra trips for waxing or tweezing won’t have been wasted!
Before beginning treatment, it is crucial that you do not pluck or wax the area being treated, and that sun exposure be limited until skin has reached its natural color.
Chest and Back
Men and women often dislike shaving their chest and back, which can become tedious over time. Laser hair removal offers an effective solution to this daily task by smoothing away unwanted body hair in these areas with silky skin that looks smooth. In addition, this treatment may reduce body odor as well as prevent ingrown hairs from growing back into these spots.
To achieve optimal results from laser hair removal, patients must prepare their skin in advance. In particular, it must be free from tanning or pigments which obstruct the laser from targeting hair follicles properly; sun exposure should be limited and lightening creams used. Furthermore, waxing or plucking must not disrupt the natural cycle of growth for each hair follicle.
Laser treatments for men and women alike often focus on the underarm area (axillae). Shaving can often cause ingrown hairs or razor burn, so permanent removal with laser hair removal is often quick and painless in this region.
Before seeking laser hair removal, it is crucial for patients to consult a board-certified dermatologist. Together they will create a customized plan tailored to your specific needs and aesthetic goals, as well as identify which laser is the most appropriate based on factors like skin tone.
Laser treatments at Spa 361 are quick and comfortable; most patients do not experience any discomfort. If necessary, our physician assistants and licensed aestheticians provide topical anesthetics to make the experience more bearable for our patients. Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin within hair follicles to destroy it, rendering the hair follicle incapable of producing new hair growth permanently inactive – although people with white or grey hair cannot take advantage of this procedure since their melanin levels do not allow production of new follicles due to lack of melanin in their follicles.
Face
Laser hair removal on the face can quickly reduce unwanted facial hair. It is an excellent solution for anyone tired of dealing with ingrown hairs or razor bumps which may lead to scarring and permanent marks, saving both time and money by forgoing trips to wax salons or purchasing a new razor each week.
If you decide to undergo laser hair removal for facial hair removal, your doctor will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the areas being targeted and determine if they are safe. Once cleared for treatment, they will clean and prep the area using a pencil to mark areas before numbing them with gel before donning protective goggles to shield their eyes from laser light pulses.
Laser hair removal treatments will typically take multiple sessions before producing desired results, typically up to six sessions to fully eradicate facial hair and annual maintenance sessions may even be needed for some people. Once completed, however, results from laser hair removal for facial hair removal are considered permanent with proper maintenance sessions.
As part of any laser hair removal procedure, dermatologists typically advise patients to avoid direct sun exposure for at least four weeks prior and following. This is because the laser can burn skin that has become tanned. Furthermore, any fake tanning products should also be removed from your body at this time.
Laser hair removal works best on patients with dark skin and dark hair. Unfortunately, its effectiveness decreases for lighter complexions or lighter colored locks such as white, blond or gray as the laser cannot target pigments that make up these colors. But laser is still an excellent option for darker skin tones; your dermatologist can suggest an effective technique such as the long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser since it provides surface cooling during treatment.
Legs
Laser hair removal for legs provides permanent relief from unwanted leg hair, eliminating waxing and shaving altogether to reveal smooth skin that you can wear with shorts or dresses at any time of the year.
This process is relatively quick and painless; topical numbing cream can help make the experience even more bearable. A laser machine emits light energy which absorbs pigment in your hair, then transforms to thermal energy that destroys tube-shaped sacs responsible for producing hair follicles; eventually no new follicles will grow, and existing ones become thinner and lighter over time.
If the pain becomes unbearable, cold compression or an ice pack can provide temporary relief; however, most patients describe its effect as feeling similar to being snapped with a rubber band.
Ideal Image offers gentle laser treatments that cause less discomfort, including the Gentle YAG laser for darker skin types – considered the gold standard in laser hair removal, as it provides safe and effective removal solutions suitable for all skin tones.
Leg laser treatments generally take 20 to 25 minutes per session and typically require six to 12 sessions for optimal results. Your hair follicles go through various growth stages that you must treat while they’re present for best results.
Once your series of laser hair removal sessions is over, the burden of shaving and waxing will be gone! Plus, thanks to their ingrown-hair-preventing abilities, ingrowns won’t return! With less bumps, softer hair and no need for weekly razor purchases – laser hair removal sessions could even save money in the long run! To start your own journey towards freedom from shaving annoyance today – book a leg laser hair removal appointment.
Neck
Men and women looking to remove unwanted hair on their neck often turn to laser hair removal as an effective, safe, non-invasive procedure that quickly and efficiently eliminates it. Laser removal is far faster than alternative methods such as shaving and waxing and may even prove more comfortable for some than these alternatives.
Laser hair removal is permanent, meaning that once the series of treatments have been completed, you will no longer require shaving to get rid of unsightly hairs. Most people require six to eight sessions spread across four to eight weeks for maximum effect.
As part of your treatment, you may experience some mild to moderate discomfort; most describe it as feeling similar to having rubber bands snap against their skin. Our team at Spa 361 at Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute strives to make your visit as pleasurable as possible and may provide topical anesthetic if necessary to minimize any discomfort.
When considering laser hair removal, it is vitally important to consult a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Michele Green in NYC in order to achieve optimal results without experiencing side effects. She will assess your skin tone and type to find out the optimal treatment method for you.
Laser hair removal works best on people with light skin and dark hair as this contrast allows the laser to more efficiently target pigment in hair follicles and destroy them. Unfortunately, those with white or grey hair cannot be treated since the laser doesn’t recognize melanin in these hair colors.
Before your appointment, it is recommended to refrain from using products which darken the skin or any hair removal methods for two weeks prior. Furthermore, tanning beds or sun lamps should also be avoided, along with using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. You should be prepared for some degree of shedding after your treatment as this is part of the natural healing process.
