Laser hair removal can be an excellent way to attain smooth skin without needing to wax, shave or use depilatory creams – but is it better to undergo the process during winter or during other seasons?
Lasers are specifically designed to target pigment in hair follicles and work best when there is a stark contrast between your skin tone and that of your hair color.
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1. It is easier to avoid sun exposure
Winter may be the ideal time for you to begin laser treatment for unwanted hair removal since colder months make it easier to avoid direct sun exposure, which is essential for laser procedures.
Summer sun exposure can wreak havoc on skin and pigmentation damage that interferes with treatment processes, especially for those with darker skin tones who find it more difficult to see their treatment results.
Laser treatments tend to work best on skin that has not been exposed to salt and chlorine – both of which dehydrate it further – making winter an easier time to achieve optimal conditions for laser treatments.
Aftercare instructions for laser treatment typically stipulate avoiding sun exposure on treated areas for two to four weeks after your session, making winter an ideal time for dodging direct sunlight exposure and remaining out of direct sunlight until all affected areas have healed completely. Cover up easily while staying out of direct sunlight!
2. It is more comfortable
If you prefer permanent hair removal over shaving and waxing to manage unwanted body hair, laser hair removal could be the perfect solution. Not only is it more reliable in terms of results than either method, it also lowers risk for ingrown hairs and has been linked with reduced ingrown rates.
Winter months are an ideal time to have any procedure performed, as following aftercare instructions becomes much simpler. Waxing and depilatory creams should be avoided during treatment as well as two weeks following it.
As soon as 2-4 weeks have passed after treatment, it’s crucial that sun exposure be limited since your skin will likely be more susceptible to UV rays at this time of year. Furthermore, winter provides ample coverage that makes avoiding sun exposure simpler than at other times of the year.
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3. It is easier to schedule
Preferable time for laser hair removal treatments to occur is in winter before the sun starts heating up again to minimize exposure to UV rays which could otherwise damage or cause hyperpigmentation after treatments.
In order to protect their skin during warmer months, many people wear shorts and bathing suits that cover them, making it harder for waxing and plucking treatments. Unfortunately, that can make removing unwanted hair more challenging in treatment areas.
As laser hair removal works on actively growing follicles, it’s essential that before beginning treatment, you refrain from plucking and waxing; both methods remove hair at its source while potentially harming follicles that require active growth for laser treatment. Plucking and waxing remove hair at its root while damaging its ability to produce more. This renders them unusable by laser.
To maximize the results of your permanent hair removal treatment, it’s crucial to schedule multiple sessions spaced out over several weeks. By doing so, most of the hair in your treatment area can be eliminated before summer arrives.
4. It is cheaper
Many individuals have become fed up with waxing or shaving to remove unwanted hair from their bodies, seeking permanent solutions such as laser hair removal. Laser treatment offers one of the fastest, most efficient ways to achieve smooth skin without resorting to harsh techniques.
Wintertime tends to be when hair growth slows the most, enabling our technicians to treat follicles more often for faster results and improved outcomes.
Due to less sun exposure during winter, it’s easier for our clients to avoid exposure to UV rays after their treatment session, says our dermatologist in Mumbai. Therefore, we advise covering up the area(s) treated in order to heal and protect your skin in an optimal environment.
