Upper lip hair removal is a cosmetic solution designed to effectively and permanently eradicate unwanted hair growth in this area. With long-term results and no shaving or waxing necessary, upper lip hair removal provides convenient, hassle-free relief from unwanted growth.
Laser hair removal employs low-intensity laser light to target melanin pigment concentrations at the root of each unwanted hair follicle and disable and destroy them so they cannot grow hair in the future.
How Does It Work?
If you have trouble eliminating pesky upper lip hair no matter how often they shave, tweeze, or wax, laser treatment might be your answer. Lasers have long been utilized as an effective way of permanently removing unwanted hair; results usually happen within four or six sessions – meaning no more painful tweezers and expensive salon waxes!
Laser hair removal offers many advantages over shaving and waxing, including not damaging surrounding tissue. Instead, lasers focus on heating up pigment melanin found within each hair follicle to destroy it – keeping new follicles from growing again in future. Furthermore, this method is far less painful than waxing while providing precise control than shaving alone.
Keep in mind, however, that laser hair removal will not work on very fine or peach fuzz hair, although thicker, darker locks may respond very positively.
At your first consultation, we will assess your skin tone and type to select the ideal type of laser – such as IPL or laser hair removal – for you. Should you opt for IPL treatment at home, your device will come equipped with multiple power settings to suit any skin tone or sensitivity level; additionally, KENZZI IPL Handset also features an anti-overpigmentation filter which reduces risk of over-pigmentation or burning of delicate facial skin.
Some women experience excessive facial hair growth due to an imbalance of hormones, usually those diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). However, excessive facial hair growth may also occur during menopause or pregnancy as well as having thicker, darker locks than average.
Preparing for treatment requires stopping tweezing or waxing 4-6 weeks in advance. Shave lightly to encourage thinner and lighter-coloured hair growth. While in treatment you may experience slight discomfort that typically only lasts a few seconds; similar to snapping of a rubber band on skin. After your session you might experience temporary redness or swelling which typically subsides within hours.
How Long Does It Take?
Laser hair removal offers more permanent solutions than shaving, waxing or threading; meaning you can ditch tweezers and depilatory creams in favour of laser. Treatment times will depend on the size of the area being treated; typically an upper lip usually takes only minutes.
To obtain optimal results, multiple laser sessions may be necessary for maximum effectiveness. We generally suggest six to twelve treatments to achieve 75% to 95% reduction of unwanted hair growth on your upper lip; additional sessions may be suggested if hormone imbalances exist in this area. Our initial schedule for your sessions will be four weeks apart but gradually lengthened as your hair growth cycle slows.
Before your laser treatment begins, it is essential that your skin be clean. Any makeup or lip products should also be removed as this may make your skin more sensitive to sun exposure. Protective goggles will be provided during your session and a topical anesthetic may also be applied beforehand if desired.
At our certified laser specialist’s hands, a laser beam will be directed toward your upper lip hair follicles to damage and destroy them, thus stopping any future hair growth. Although you may feel slight discomfort as the laser pulses into your skin, if desired we offer skin desensitization cream as an additional measure to alleviate discomfort before treatment begins.
After your treatment, it is essential that you protect your skin with high-SPF sunscreens to guard against sun exposure and UV rays. We can recommend several effective and safe products. In addition, tanning or any intense UV radiation treatments should be avoided as this could compromise the effectiveness of laser therapy treatment and we will provide more details on how you should care for your skin post treatment.
How Much Will It Cost?
Laser hair removal has quickly become one of the most sought-after solutions for women seeking to eliminate unwanted upper lip and chin hair. While traditional methods like shaving or waxing provide temporary relief, laser technology offers permanent results with no associated pain, and much shorter treatment times than alternatives.
Laser hair removal involves using a laser beam to target individual hair follicles in order to damage and stop their future regrowth, without harming the surrounding skin or becoming permanent. When performed by an experienced medical aesthetician, laser hair removal is generally safe and cost-effective based on factors such as clinic location, type of laser used and physician experience.
Before considering laser hair removal, those interested must first ascertain if insurance will cover its cost. Unfortunately, most health plans do not provide coverage of laser hair removal treatments but a flexible spending account or personal loan may help cover expenses.
Once it becomes evident that insurance will not cover the costs of laser hair removal, it is essential to understand what to expect during an appointment. Sessions usually last five to ten minutes depending on the thickness of your hair. Before your session begins, it is essential that you thoroughly cleanse the area you intend to treat and refrain from applying creams or makeup; sun exposure, hot showers or saunas should also be avoided several days beforehand.
As part of the laser hair removal process, protective goggles will be provided in order to safeguard against the laser beam. A certified laser specialist will then use their machine to cleanse your target area before exposing it to it; beginning treatment by targeting active hair follicles on your upper lip.
Over six to twelve sessions, you could see up to 95% reduction in hair growth. This depends on which area is being treated; hair tends to grow in cycles. Since upper lips are hormonal areas, additional treatments may be required than for other parts of the body to achieve great results.
What Are the Side Effects?
Unwanted hair growth can be an annoying annoyance to women. Now it is possible to permanently get rid of unwanted facial and body hair using laser hair removal treatments instead of traditional methods like threading or waxing – targeting its source instead.
Lasers use low-intensity light that attracts melanin pigment in hair follicles to absorb and heat, killing off the follicle from within and preventing future hair growth. Lasers also destroy hair without harming surrounding skin – meaning laser treatments are safe and effective solutions for people of all skin types.
Before beginning laser treatment, avoid direct sunlight exposure or applying any tanning products as these will interfere with its efficacy. Shaving of upper lip region should also take place immediately prior to treatment – this helps remove surface hair while simultaneously prepping it for laser therapy targeting beneath-skin follicles.
Laser hair removal should only cause temporary discomfort; the intensity will depend on each person, though most clients describe it as feeling like a mild pinch followed by a cooling sensation. Sessions usually last five to ten minutes compared to traditional methods like shaving, tweezing and waxing which take far longer.
After laser treatments, you may experience redness and swelling around the treated area that resembles mild sunburn; this should pass within hours. To ease these symptoms, cool compresses can be applied directly over it while sun exposure should also be limited for at least 24 hours after each laser session.
Are you suffering from unwanted hair growth on your upper lip and chin? Reach out to us immediately so we can provide all of the information necessary for an informed decision regarding whether laser treatment could help. We provide all of our patients with all of this essential data on this matter so they can make a truly informed decision when making their choice about whether laser is suitable.
