Thinking about starting to get laser hair removal sessions? Here you will find all the important information about how laser hair removal works.
Why Laser Hair Removal it’s done?
It’s a minimal to no pain procedure that allows you to avoid the pain of shaving and waxing.
How does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Is as simple as this: Laser hair removal eliminates hair right from the source. How? With a powerful beam of light damaging the hair follicle and preventing hair regrowth – expect lasting smoothness once you complete your treatments.
Based on the principle of selective photothermolysis, laser hair removal targets the entire hair structure, from the hair shaft to the follicle. Light energy of a specific wavelength is absorbed by the endogenous chromosphere melanin, resulting in rapid heating and subsequent local thermal necrosis of the regenerative structures of the follicle.
To achieve longterm hair reduction, the laser system must be able to effectively treat all skin types, while providing maximum skin protection. The laser’s wavelength, fluence, pulse duration and spot size determine the effectiveness of the treatment and also influence the depth of penetration and treatment speed.
Although laser hair removal effectively delays hair growth for months or even years, it usually doesn’t result in permanent hair removal. Multiple laser hair removal treatments are required for initial hair removal, and maintenance treatments may also be required.
Laser hair removal is most effective for people with light skin and dark hair, but it can be used successfully on all skin types as long as you use a high-quality, proven device and, of course, a certified aesthetician in a medical facility.
What you can expect?
Laser hair removal usually requires 2 to 6 sessions to significantly reduce hair growth. Depending on the location, the interval between treatments may vary:
- Fast hair growing areas: 4 to 8 weeks.
- Slow hair growth areas: 12 to 16 weeks.
For each treatment you’ll wear special goggles to protect your eyes from laser. An aesthetician might shave the site again if necessary apply a topical anesthetic to your skin to reduce any discomfort during treatment.
During the procedure
The aesthetician will press a hand-held laser instrument to your skin. A cool gel will be used to protect your skin and lessen the risk of side effects.
When the aesthetician activates the laser, the laser beam will pass through your skin to the hair follicles. The intense heat from the laser beam damages the hair follicles, which inhibits hair growth.
You might feel discomfort, such as a warm pinprick, and you’ll likely feel a sensation of cold from the cooling or gel.
Treating a small area, such as the upper lip, might take only a few minutes. Treating a larger area, such as the back, might take more than an hour.
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