You’ve heard laser hair removal is a godsend. After all, it permanently reduces body and facial hair and can save you tons of time (and money!) over a lifetime. But it’s important to understand the full laser hair removal process to manage expectations. Let’s break down what happens when you get laser hair removal:
The laser hair removal timeline
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Here’s what you can expect along the way…
7-10 days after your treatment
The hair that was in the active growth stage during your treatment, about 10-15% of the hair in the treated area, will begin to fall out.
5-6 weeks after your treatment
The hair that was not in the growth stage prior to treatment, as well as hair that wasn’t completely destroyed, begins to grow out. This hair will be targeted in your next treatment.
With each progressive treatment
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After a series of treatments
By the end of your session series, up to 80% of unwanted hair is permanently removed. Any hair that remains is softer, finer, less noticeable, and slower to grow back. The skin in the treated area is also smoother and softer. Any need for shaving or waxing is minimal but the amount of hair left over after a series varies from person to person. This is due to variations in hair density and hair type, as well as overall adherence to pre-care and post-care instructions (i.e. avoiding the sun) and treatment spacing guidelines. You may opt for touch-up treatments to stay as smooth as possible.
Trust the process
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