Body hair. We’ve all got it. While some enjoy it, others prefer to eliminate the fuzz. Enter: laser hair removal. It was FDA-cleared in the ‘90s but has only recently become mainstream. In 2023,laser hair removal had over one million online searches per month in the United States. As it grows and becomes more popular, laser hair removal also carries misconceptions, stigmas, and myths.
We spoke with the experts at Milan Laser Hair Removal in Minneapolis-St. Paul to learn more and see what people say about laser hair removal and how it works.
”Laser hair removal literally gets to the root of the problem. A laser pulse is delivered directly tot he targeted area during laser hair removal treatments, and a controlled amount of heat safely and effectively damages the follicles. Because laser hair removal destroys the follicles, hair can never grow again. At any time, hair follicles are in different growth cycles, so multiple laser hair removal sessions are required to treat every follicle.
2. Laser hair removal doesn’t work for dark skin.
”It used to be true that laser hair removal was only successful on fair skin and dark hair. However, advancements in the industry now allow laser hair removal to work on all skin tones. However, not all laser hair removal providers are equal, so research and find one with the technologies to treat the entire skin tone spectrum. For example, Milan Laser uses the Candela Gentle Max Pro, which includes two lasers—the Nd: YAG for brown to black skin and the Alexandrite for lighter skin tones. That way, places like Milan Laser can create a tailored treatment plan for all clients.
3.) Laser hair removal is anti-feminist.
”Hair removal for women has been a standard of beauty for centuries. It signified class and defined what “femininity” meant. Enter the 21st century: We turned beauty standards on their head, and women embrace visible body hair. Not removing body hair, for some women, means pushing back against restrictions on women’s bodies and gender norms and expectations.
Some who consider themselves feminists may feel “guilt” about “conforming” to specific beauty standards and parting with body hair. Ultimately, it’s all about how you feel best and most confident. Milan Laser has thousands of reviews from women who insist laser hair removal has helped their confidence.
4.) Laser hair removal is too expensive.
”Some may not think laser hair removal is cost-effective, but it is! The average person who shaves their legs and underarms spends upwards of $10,000 over a lifetime on razors, shaving cream, exfoliants, and more. If you wax your bikini area, it costs over $18,000 on a lifetime of salon appointments.
On the flip side, laser hair removal is an investment rather than an expense. There’s no comparing a money pit with temporary results—shaving and waxing—to a one-time expense with permanent results. Milan Laser offers affordable laser hair removal payment plans to fit anyone’s monthly budget, plus unlimited treatments for life at no additional cost with their exclusive Unlimited Package TM.
5.) Laser hair removal is painful.
”Laser hair removal is significantly less painful than waxing. Many clients say it stings like a rubber band snap, but only for a millisecond, the time it takes for the laser to zap the targeted hair. The Candela Gentle Max Pro used at Milan Laser works alongside cooling technologies to reduce potential discomfort, providing clients with the most comfortable laser hair removal treatments. Outdated and less sophisticated laser hair removal providers have numbing creams or messy gels.
Aside from smooth, hair-free skin, laser hair removal can help with skin discoloration, hyperpigmentation (dark spots), folliculitis, and ingrown hairs. Some say it’s improved their acne breakouts because instead of waxing or shaving, which can cause clogged pores, they opt for laser hair removal. Laser hair removal has also improved the lives of those living with unwanted hair growth from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Milan Laser treats many transgender clients in the process of transitioning who wish to live their true gender identity. For these individuals, body hair is a source of dysphoria and can lead to crisis. Laser hair removal is life-changing and essential for them.
Call the experts at Milan Laser at 833-NO-RAZOR, or go in for a FREE consultation and visit a local laser hair removal expert at any of Milan Laser’s Twin Cities locations in Apple Valley, Edina, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Brighton, St. Paul, Uptown, Vadnais Heights, and Woodbury.
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