For many women, laser hair removal is a painless process that can help them combat unwanted body hair.
While some women embrace their body hair, others hate the way that it makes them look and feel, and Laser Hair Removal in Middlesbrough provides them with an effective solution. But, this type of treatment isnât necessarily suitable for everyone, and before embarking on your laser hair removal journey, there are a few things you should know first:
- Laser hair removal can provide you with some level of discomfort
Having your hair removed with laser treatment, while for the most part is relatively painless, is still a process that can cause discomfort to some individuals. A lot depends on where the laser is working i.e. for areas of the body in which the skin is thinner, such as around the nose, temples and chin, a sharper pain may be experienced.
- Treatment can take several weeks to work
Once youâve had your first laser hair removal treatment, youâll find that it takes at least a couple of weeks to see any noticeable difference. It will then take a further 8 to 12 treatments before you can reap the full rewards.
Regular appointments are essential, and if you stop the treatment at any time, your hair will grow back.
- For the best results, shaving pre-treatment is required
If you donât shave prior to your treatment, the laser may irritate the skin as it reacts to hair on the surface, therefore, shaving pre-appointment is highly beneficial to achieve the best results.
- Appointments can be quick
Some treatments, such as for the full face, take as little as 20 minutes to complete.
- Some hair types may grow back thicker
In some instances, and depending on the type of hair, laser removal can stimulate longer, thicker growth, but your dermatologist will advise you as to the suitability of your hair for laser hair treatment.
- Your skin must be specially cared for post-treatment
You should avoid using any type of scrub, retinol cream, or glycolic acid in the first couple of days after your treatment, and you may find that your skin is a little drier afterwards, in which case you can add hydrating lotions to your beauty regime. Chemical peels should be avoided for a fortnight following treatment, and fake tan shouldnât be used for the couple of weeks either.
- Laser hair removal also reduces ingrown hairs
While your skin will feel smoother and youâll experience a permanent reduction in body hair, youâll also notice a reduction in ingrown hairs, and less skin irritation due to the hair growing straight, following treatment.
- Bleaching, waxing and plucking should be avoided
Itâs best to shave instead of bleaching, waxing or plucking your hair in-between laser hair removal treatments, as these can hinder the process.
- Top-up treatments may be required
A permanent reduction of up to 90% in body hair is reported by the majority of people undergoing laser hair removal treatment, but for some, hormonal fluctuations can cause hair to grow back. In these instances, top-up treatments may be recommended by the laser hair removal clinic, but at a reduced frequency, such as twice a year, or quarterly.
Laser hair removal can be a wonderfully liberating process for many women affected by their body hair, and is a safe and relatively painless way to achieve smoother, healthier, and more radiant skin.
