Before you embark on any treatment course, you first need to know what you can expect and how to adapt your beauty routine for the duration of the treatment.
Here’s our breakdown of the facts about laser hair removal so you know how to prepare, what you might need to adapt in your skincare routine and what you can expect after your sessions.
- It Will Take Time
When you start the laser hair removal process, it’s best to understand how it works and that it will take some time to see the results you want. The laser targets your hair at a particular stage in the growth cycle to be most effective. Hair doesn’t grow at the same rate, so you’ll need about eight sessions to zap all the hair at the right stage in its growth cycle. Your patience will pay off when you start seeing results, and you endure for all the sessions to enjoy the lasting effects. Keep in mind that you should avoid trying laser hair removal at home to ensure that you get the most benefit out of these treatments.
- What You Should Do Beforehand
Before you come for a session and the duration of your sessions, you should do a few things in advance.
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- Put away your tweezers, wax and epilator. Don’t use any of these before and between sessions. Shave your legs 24 hours before the session and between sessions.
- Do not apply deodorant or lotion to the area you want to be lasered before the session
- 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, have no residue of products, and you don’t add lotion on the day.
- Do not dye the hair or apply chemicals to the hair you want to be lasered.
- How Long The Process Takes
Depending on the areas you want to be lasered, it can take anything from 20 to 45 minutes per site, as we try and get every hair follicle as far as possible.
- Changes to Your Beauty Routine
As much as you need to avoid the sun during your treatment period, you might find that your skin needs more moisture afterwards, and it could help to change your moisturizer or exfoliating routine based on how your skin feels. Your skin will be sensitive, so it is best 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.
- No More Ingrown Hairs
As the laser treatment takes effect, it will zap the hair follicle, preventing it from growing in the same way again. As a further benefit, it can also help prevent ingrown hairs, stimulating straight hair growth if it wasn’t zapped at the right time in the growth cycle.
- Works on All Hair and Skin Tones
Thanks to technological advancements and the best quality lasers, we can laser any pigment or hair thickness. 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. While the Lumenis Splendor X laser works with wavelengths and Alexandrite at different frequencies, it’s ideal for darker skin types or can be adjusted for lighter skin tones.
- Maintenance Sessions
Because our hair grows at its own pace and your hormones, cycle and medicines might influence the regrowth; we advise you to come back for maintenance sessions once or twice a year if you feel it’s necessary.
Now you are armed with the basic facts about laser hair removal, and you are welcome to ask us any questions during our consultation with you. We will discuss any risks or concerns, decide 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 Alyssa, Satisfied Laser Hair Removal Patient in San Diego
Got my first ever laser hair removal. The staff are all super friendly, it’s cute and clean and I saw results right away. Definitely recommend!