If you're looking for a way to reduce or eliminate unwanted hair growth, laser hair removal is an effective option. To get the best results, it's important to understand the process and what you can do to make sure it's successful. Attending all your appointments is the most important step. Laser hair removal works best when you attend several sessions one month apart.
This is because hair grows in cycles, so you need to make sure each hair follicle is treated every month to slow down hair growth. If you miss an appointment, you'll be back at square one. Although laser hair removal can effectively delay hair growth for extended periods of time, it usually doesn't result in permanent hair removal. You'll need several treatments for initial hair removal and may need maintenance treatments as well. Laser hair removal is most effective for people with fair skin and dark hair, but it can be used successfully on all skin types. Light energy is converted to heat, damaging the tube-shaped sacs inside the skin (hair follicles) that produce hair.
The risk of damaging the skin is greater when there is little contrast between hair and skin color, but advances in laser technology have made laser hair removal an option for people with darker skin. To get the best results from your laser treatments, there are a few things you should do before and after each session. Before your appointment, shave lightly 24 hours before the session and remove all excess hair above the skin. Do not apply any product to your skin and eliminate all traces of false tanning. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing if you are treating areas of the body and leave shorter periods of time for your face. After your appointment, avoid any hair removal method that could pull hair out at the root or cause skin irritation.
You should also avoid shaving on the same day of your appointment as this will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. It's also possible that your skin may feel drier than usual after laser treatments as they can stimulate cell renewal. If you decide to use a home laser hair removal device, follow the instructions that come with the device to help reduce the risk of injury, especially eye injury. The Food and Drug Administration considers these devices to be cosmetic, not medical, which means they don't come under the same level of scrutiny as other medical devices. By following these tips and attending all your appointments, you can ensure that laser hair removal is effective for reducing or eliminating unwanted hair growth.
