08月14 Everything You Need to Know Before Trying Laser Hair Removal
Shaving, plucking, waxing… all of these take time, but for people who prefer to have smooth, hairless skin, they may seem like the only options available. If you’re willing to shell out a little extra cash, however, you could opt instead for a more permanent result: laser hair removal. This high-tech method uses light to actually destroy the follicle, leaving you with fuzz-free skin.
1. Laser hair removal isn’t as complicated as it sounds.
Any service with the word “laser” in its name might seem intimidating, but it’s actually very simple. “Energy from the laser is picked up by the pigment in the hair follicle, causing destruction to the root,” explains New York dermatologist Dr. Margarita Lolis. Once the root is destroyed, it can’t produce more hair.
2. Laser hair removal works best on four areas.
While laser hair removal can work on any body part you wish to remove hair from, it is especially effective on the bikini, lip, chin, and underarm areas.
3. You’ll see real results after about 6 to 8 treatments.
Everybody is different, so the amount of sessions it takes varies per individual, says Dr. Lolis. “Laser hair removal works when the hair is in its active growth rate,” she explains. Different parts of the body have different growth rates, and therefore could take longer or shorter depending on which spot you’re treating.
4. You need to attend every session.
“One of the biggest mistakes people make is not completing the necessary amount of sessions,” warns Dr. Lolis. “Once the hair growth slows down, patients don’t follow through.” If you really want your treatment to be effective, listen to your practitioner — they know best.
5. It shouldn’t be painful.
“With numbing, it should be comfortable,” says Dr. Lolis, who adds that it feels like a “rubber band snapping the skin”.
6. There’s one thing you need to do before your appointment: shave.
“We ask that you shave the area you are treating beforehand so that the laser can penetrate into the root of the hair — not target or singe any hair on or outside the skin,” advises Sharoff. She is very specific about the shaving aspect of this prep work for a reason: “You should not wax, tweeze, or bleach any hair one month before your session because the root needs to stay intact in order for the laser to effectively destroy the hair.”
7. You need to apply SPF tothe affected area after your treatment.
After your session, avoidance to sun exposure is advisable and the use of a sunscreen is highly recommended. Dr. Aral also notes that any hair growth between sessions should be shaved off — not waxed or threaded.
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