What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses a laser, or a concentrated beam of light, to get rid of hair on different areas of the body. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light, thus causing alterations or destruction of the hair.
What areas of the body can someone receive lhr?
Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, neck, leg, back, arm, underarm, abdomen, bikini line, and other areas. However, you can't get laser done on your upper nor lower eyelids, eyebrow or anywhere that has been tattooed.
What are the benefits of lhr?
Benefits of laser hair removal include:
Precision. Lasers can selectively target hairs while leaving the surrounding
skin undamaged.
Speed. Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many
hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of
a quarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in
less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to
an hour.
Predictability. Most patients have permanent hair reduction after an average
of three to seven sessions.
How to Prepare for lhr
Laser hair removal is more than just ''zapping'' unwanted hair. It is a medical procedure that requires training to perform and carries potential risks.
If you are planning to undergo laser hair removal, you should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for 6 weeks before treatment. The laser targets the hairs' roots, which are temporarily removed by waxing or plucking.
You should also avoid sun exposure for 6 weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications after treatment more likely.
Avoid taking any blood-thinning medications before the procedure. Talk to your doctor about which medications to stop if you're on any anti-inflammatories or regularly take aspirin.
Avoid using any exfoliators, vitamin c nor prescription topical creams/ointments in the area to be treated 72 hours prior to your treatment.
Laser hair removal can not be performed on anyone pregnant or breastfeeding.
Should I shave for laser hair reduction?
The expectation is that after your initial treatment every treatment after the skin will be clean shaven. If your hair is too long, the procedure will not work as effectively, and your hair and skin may burn.
What to expect during laser hair reduction?
The client will be given ice and taken to treatment. Ice is to be applied to
area to be treated to help with discomfort from the laser.
The area to be treated will be degreased, a procedure that uses alcohol to
remove any service oil and dirt.
The technician will need to apply appropriate eye protection to client.
The technician will also apply a cold gel to protect the outer layers of your
skin and assist the handpieces ability to glide over areas being treated.
The technician will give the treatment area a pulse of light. They will watch
for several minutes to make sure the appropriate settings were used.
Is laser hair removal painful?
Temporary discomfort is possible, with some redness and swelling after the procedure. People compare laser hair removal to a warm pinprick and say it is less painful than other hair removal methods like waxing or threading.
Laser hair removal aftercare
The treated area will look and feel sunburned for 1-2 days. Cool compresses and moisturizers may help. If your face was treated, you can wear makeup the next day unless your skin is blistered. Avoid direct sunlight, tanning beds, sun lamps, or any kind of indoor tanning equipment.
How long does it take to see changes?
Typically after the first session reduction in hair growth is witnessed.
What is the price of laser hair reduction?
All pricing is for a package of 6 treatments
Extra Small starts at $600; Upper lip, chin, sideburns, digits only
Small starts at $1000; lip and chin, chin and neck, under belly button, underarm
Medium starts at $1800; scalp, bikini line (not brazilian), whole face (3 areas)
Large starts at $2000; chest, upper back, lower back, half leg with or without knee, brazilian, half arms with or without elbow, bikini with inner thighs
Extra Large starts at $2400; entire back, entire legs, entire arms