Five Important Things You Should Know About Laser Hair Removal

If you are not happy about shaving, curling or waxing to remove unwanted hair, it is worth considering laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States, which emits high concentrations of light into the hair follicles. It destroys the hair.

1. Is it a permanent method?

  Of course, it is not a permanent method. Laser hair removal works by heating the hair follicle to stop new hair growth. Much longer than shaving and waxing, the hair is in a dormant state for a long time.

Although this procedure is often referred to as a “permanent” hair removal method, the laser treatment reduces the number of unwanted hairs in an area. It does not entirely remove unwanted hair.

2. How Many Sessions Do You Need for Laser Hair Removal?

Everyone’s body changes, and various biological factors can influence how many sessions you need to eliminate unwanted hair. Typically, clients need two or six laser treatments to remove the hair.

You can anticipate a 10% to 25% reduction in hair loss after your first treatment. As you continue your treatment, you will notice that more and more hair is falling out and growing slowly.

3. How greatly does laser hair removal cost?

Costs vary widely depending on the factors involved:

The size of the treated area and the time required for treatment

Number of treatments required

Whether a doctor or someone else is performing the procedure

The part of the country where you perform the procedure

Ask for advice to get a better idea of the cost of your particular case.

4. Is Laser Hair Removal a Painful Way?

Laser hair removal targets the hair follicle with miniature ultrasonic laser rays. You will not feel the heat, and you may feel your skin fall off with a rubber band.

You may experience mild discomfort after the procedure, i.e. redness and irritation similar to mild sunburn.

The procedure can be a bit painful. How painful it depends on the part of the body where the laser hair removal is performed. The skin is more sensitive to the onset and will be more painful.

Your provider will apply a numbing cream to your skin before the procedure to reduce the pain. Depending on the body part and the ability to tolerate the pain, you will not need tingling creams.

5. What are the flank results of laser hair reduction?

Laser hair removal can have several side effects. Most side effects are minor and temporary. Anyone experiencing chronic side effects should see their dermatologist.

Redness and anger

The crust of the skin in the affected area

Skin discolouration

Eye injuries

Risk of skin infections

Scars

The laser used in laser hair removal produces a small amount of radiation. However, this radiation is not considered harmful, and there is no evidence that laser hair removal treatment causes skin cancer.