Today’s blog provides a breakdown of the facts about laser hair removal so you know how to prepare, what you need to adapt in your beauty routine and what you can expect after your sessions.
Have Patience
When you start the laser hair removal process, you’d feel more relaxed if you understand how it works and that it will take some time to see the desired results. The laser targets your hair at a specific stage in the growth cycle to be most effective. Each hair doesn’t grow at the same rate, so you will have to come in for about eight sessions to zap all the hair at the right stage in the growth cycle. If you have more questions about laser hair removal cost, we’re happy to answer them for you. Your patience will pay off when you start seeing results as you enjoy all the sessions for lasting results.
What You Should Do Beforehand
Before a session and for the duration of your sessions, you may have a few questions about laser hair removal. Here are a few things you should do beforehand:
- Put away your tweezers, wax and epilator. Don’t use any of these before and in between sessions. Shave your legs 24 hours before the session and in between sessions.
- Do not apply deodorant or lotion before the session to the area you want to be lasered.
- Put all tanning plans on hold; this includes using fake tanning products for at least four weeks before your session and staying out of the sun.
- We advise that you exfoliate properly a few days before, so your legs are clean, free from product residue, and don’t add lotion on the day.
- Do not dye the hair or apply chemicals to the hair you want us to laser.
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Fast Procedure
Depending on where you want laser treatment on your body, it can take anything from 20 to 45 minutes per site, as we carefully remove every hair follicle possible. The process is also really not painful. We do recommend that you give yourself enough time to make it to the appointment as sweating and elevated body temperature can make the skin more sensitive to the procedure.
Changes to Your Beauty Routine
Although you avoid the sun during your treatment period, you might find that your skin needs more moisture afterward, which is pretty normal. Changing your moisturizer or exfoliating routine is best based on how your skin feels. Your skin will be sensitive, so you’d do well to put any treatments such as peels or facials or body scrubs and spa treatments off for a while to give your skin time to recover.
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No More Ingrown Hairs
Laser hair removal aftercare is key. As the laser treatments take effect, it will zap the hair follicle, preventing it from growing in the same way again. As an additional benefit, it can also help prevent ingrown hairs and stimulates straight hair growth if it was zapped at a less favorable time in the growth cycle.
Works on All Skin Tones
We can laser on any pigment or hair thickness thanks to technological advancements and the best quality lasers. We have two different lasers that work best on specific hair and skin tones. The Lumenis LightSheer Duet laser is a diode laser operating at an 800nm wavelength that penetrates deep and is perfect for thick, stubborn hair. At the same time, the Lumenis Splendor X laser works with wavelengths and the Alexandrite at different frequencies and is ideal for darker skin types or can be adjusted for lighter skin tones.
Top up Treatments
Because our hair grows at its own pace, and your hormones, menstrual cycle and medicines might influence the regrowth, we advise you to return for maintenance sessions once or twice a year if you feel it’s needed.
Now you are armed with the basic facts about laser hair removal, and you are welcome to ask us any questions during our consultation. We will discuss any risks or concerns with you, see which laser is best to use on your hair, and give you all the tips you need for the best aftercare and results. Book your appointment with us today to see your hair disappear like magic.
Testimonial from Brier, Satisfied Laser Hair Removal Patient
LOVE this place! I came here continuing laser hair removal that I was getting in another state, and I have had the best experience here. The staff is always professional, kind and helpful. The place is extremely clean and comfortable. Their pricing is fantastic, and they have frequent package deals and discounts! If you are looking for laser hair removal this is the place! I 100% will continue to go to The Laser Cafe.