Body hair- A series of treatments is necessary in order to achieve and sustain hair-free results.
Laser treatment utilizes pulses of laser energy that are directed at your treatment area, creating pulses of laser energy that may cause mild discomfort, similar to warm pinpricks or light rubber bands snapping against your skin.
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How It Works
Laser hair removal works by targeting hair follicles – the source of unwanted hair growth. A laser beam attracts the pigment in a follicle (melanin), which absorbs light energy and turns it into heat energy.
Heat therapy uses intense heat to kill off hair follicles and stop them from producing further hair in the future. Repeating treatment sessions to maintain a permanently hair-free surface area is recommended, typically 8-10 sessions should suffice.
Laser treatment for hair removal typically lasts from 15 minutes to over an hour, depending on the size and location of the area being treated, and may feel similar to a rubber band snapping against your skin; some patients may find the procedure uncomfortable or have an allergic reaction.
Many patients can find relief in using a topical numbing cream prior to laser sessions; this will make the pain more bearable and help ensure a more enjoyable experience.
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective method for permanently reducing unwanted facial or body hair. As a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that has been FDA-cleared for permanent hair reduction, it offers an alternative for those who have sensitive skin or simply wish to reduce shaving or waxing frequency. It may even save time!
Preparation
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective solution for removing unwanted facial and body hair, targeting hair follicles to stop further hair growth, comments our dermatologist in Mumbai.
Before embarking on a laser hair removal session, it’s crucial that your skin be ready for treatment. This includes washing the area with a mild cleanser and exfoliating gently before forgoing moisturizers or oils for at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Furthermore, it’s advisable to refrain from self-tanning for at least two weeks prior to your appointment so as not to risk sunburn or other complications as a result of treatment.
The existence of an undesired tan will impede how effectively hair coloring treatments work; because the contrast between your natural hair color and skin tone is lessened with an existing tan, and its presence will reduce this difference.
Preparing for laser hair removal requires taking extra steps, including forgoing any treatments that pull hair out by its roots such as plucking or waxing. Otherwise, the laser won’t be able to effectively target pigment in your follicle and may produce less effective results.
Treatment
Laser hair removal is a safe, effective solution for eliminating unwanted facial and body hair permanently, although results will differ between individuals.
This procedure typically lasts a few minutes from start to finish, beginning with a consultation, then applying a numbing gel prior to using the laser.
While being treated, you may feel something similar to a warm pinprick or rubber band snapping against your skin. This feeling typically dissipates within several minutes but there may be mild irritation or redness present afterwards.
Facial hair removal requires multiple sessions depending on its size and rate of growth.
Hair follicles that are in their antigen (growth) phase respond best to laser energy, so your practitioner will target this stage during each session to help avoid hair from redrawing in its place. This prevents further discomfort from being felt during treatments.
Conclusion
Your practitioner may also suggest ongoing maintenance treatments to maintain the health and strength of the treated hair follicles. Depending on your hair growth cycle, treatments could occur every four to eight weeks for facial hair and six to 12 weeks for body hair, confirms our Celebrity dermatologist in Mumbai.
