Shaving and waxing can be time-consuming and painful processes that lead to skin irritation or ingrown hairs, but laser treatment provides an efficient long-term solution that effectively decreases unwanted underarm hair growth.
At the beginning of the procedure, a professional will apply a topical anesthetic to reduce discomfort. Next, an LED device directs an intense beam of light towards the underarm area which targets dark pigmentation while simultaneously eliminating hair follicles.
How many sessions will I need?
If shaving or waxing your armpits has become part of a daily or weekly ritual, laser hair removal could be the answer to eliminate unwanted underarm hair while decreasing razor burn and ingrown hair risk. Laser uses light energy to target pigment in hair follicles containing dark colors; when damaged follicles cease producing new hair growth they stop producing it permanently resulting in permanent hair reduction; follow-up sessions may be required for optimal results.
As part of your laser treatment, your skin will be prepped by applying topical anesthetic to help mitigate pain and discomfort. Your technician will then place a device that aims laser energy towards the underarms. After laser sessions may cause mild skin irritation or redness; this should go away within hours. For extra comfort you can use an ice pack as needed to ease any minor discomfort.
After receiving laser treatments, it’s important to avoid sun exposure in the armpit area and using products which could make your skin sensitive, such as lotions, creams or moisturizers. Also avoid tanning beds and hot tubs since prolonged sun exposure increases its sensitivity to laser treatments.
As it takes up to eight laser hair removal sessions for maximum effect on underarms, melanin, or darker pigment, in hair follicles to absorb light energy and convert it to heat, this stops them producing hair growth altogether and leads to thinner and finer locks on arms post treatment. Once complete you should observe reduced, finer, lighter hair under your arms.
Your number of sessions depends on several factors, including skin type and complexion, the thickness and coarseness of your hair, growth cycle dynamics, genetics, hormones and medical treatments. To assess how many appointments will be required to achieve desired results, schedule a consultation at a cosmetology clinic.
How long will I need to wait between sessions?
Are You Tired of Shaving or Waxing Underarm Hairs? Laser Hair Removal May Be the Answer
Laser hair removal uses a beam of light that targets melanin (the darker pigment in your hair) and converts it to heat, damaging hair follicles and stopping further hair growth. It works best on people who have dark hair with light skin; the contrast makes it easier for the laser’s light to penetrate tissue and target hair follicles more effectively than if there was no contrast between those two colors; however it will work on those of all colors although it may take longer to see results.
Be mindful that laser hair removal treatments require multiple sessions due to different hair follicles being active at different times. Some follicles remain dormant for months or even years, which is why consulting an experienced physician or dermatologist prior to beginning is so vital – they will tell you how many sessions will be necessary and provide tips on how to prepare and care for your skin between appointments.
Avoid applying lotions, creams or moisturizers on the area to be treated, scented perfumes and makeup as these will interfere with laser hair removal treatment. Furthermore, shaving the night before your appointment will allow the laser to target any dead, unwanted hairs more effectively so they don’t get reactivated by hormones and become regrown again.
After your laser hair removal appointment, it is normal to experience some irritation, redness and possibly slight swelling. These side effects should subside within several hours. Applying an ice pack after treatment will help minimize discomfort that you might feel from this procedure.
How long will I need to be shaved?
Unwanted armpit hairlaser hair removal
Laser hair removal permanently eradicates underarm hair follicles, unlike shaving or waxing. Although the process takes multiple sessions to achieve your desired results, your laser technician should schedule regular appointments. Your underarm skin may become sensitive following treatment but should quickly fade within hours – an ice pack may help alleviate pain in this regard. It is also wise to avoid sun exposure and tanning beds after receiving laser hair removal as sunrays or tanning beds can alter its color significantly.
Laser hair removal for underarms is generally safe for most people, including those with dark skin tones. To ensure long-lasting results, however, it’s essential to work with an experienced laser hair removal professional who specializes in treating different skin tones. Your dermatologist will determine which laser type will provide optimal results based on the characteristics of both your underarm skin and hair color.
Some individuals may experience redness or swelling after underarm laser hair removal, though this typically goes away after several days. Your skin may temporarily look darker or lighter after treatment with laser. It is also important to follow all instructions provided by a laser hair removal expert regarding pre and post treatments, including not coming in direct contact with the laser device itself, refraining from shaving for 48 hours prior to your appointment, avoiding tanning beds or sun exposure as well as not touching direct surfaces during and after each procedure.
At your laser hair removal appointment, your cosmetic specialist will discuss your goals and the number of treatments necessary to reach them. They’ll also give you tips on how long between laser sessions – which should be spaced out at regular intervals so the laser can catch all of the active growth phases – as too long can mean missing hairs altogether, never realizing desired results.
How long will it take to see results?
After your initial laser session, you should begin to experience results immediately. Your underarm hair should become significantly reduced over the course of several sessions depending on your skin tone and hair type; additional sessions may be needed depending on individual circumstances to achieve desired results; regular touch-up sessions post treatment will ensure best outcomes are maintained.
Visit only licensed professionals for your treatment. Many offer free consultations that allow you to ask any pertinent questions and determine whether the therapy will suit you, while at the same time gathering more information about their education, credentials, portfolio of past work and more.
Laser hair removal involves having the underarm area professionally cleaned before applying a topical anesthetic for minimum discomfort. After which, they use a small device to direct a beam of light onto it that penetrates skin layers and absorbs dark pigment from dark hair follicles, heating them up so they no longer produce new hair growth.
Once hair follicles have been damaged, they won’t be able to produce new hair, leading to permanent reduction of underarm hair growth. Any remaining growth may become finer and lighter over time reducing its visibility.
Once treatment has taken effect, it is important to avoid exposure to both natural and artificial sunlight, including tanning beds. Furthermore, steam, hot tubs, and vigorous exercise should also be avoided; you should shave three hours prior to attending your appointment for optimal results.
As with any form of laser hair removal, there is the risk that new underarm hair could grow back if your hormonal balance drastically shifts; pregnancy being one such example. To maintain smooth and beautiful underarms after any such hormonal shifts have occurred it would be advisable to schedule touch-up treatments every six months or as necessary in order to keep up with new hair growth.
Laser Hair Removal may provide longer-lasting, more desirable underarm results than shaving or waxing alone can achieve. The procedure is safe, quick, and effective but may take multiple treatment sessions to see results – so if you want to say goodbye to razor burn, ingrown hairs, and painful waxing appointments then contact LH Spa & Rejuvenation now to schedule your first laser hair removal session!
