Some Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Laser Hair Removal

Some Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Laser Hair Removal

In this case, I think waxing would be a preferable option. There’s no need to procrastinate about getting rid of undesirable hair; just book an appointment at a salon or stock up on wax strips to use at home. This seems like a great plan for the few weeks when you don’t have any body hair and don’t want to get up an extra 10 minutes earlier in the morning to shave. The question is, “What about when the hair grows back?” You must not touch it if you want to wax it again. For a few days, you’ll have to deal with hairy legs because you can’t wax again until all the hair has grown back. If your big day occurs during this time, you may be tempted to shave for a quick relief, undoing your efforts and starting the whole cycle over again.

You’ve probably been considering laser hair removal Treatment as an option because you’re tired of wasting time on temporary hair removal methods that leave you disappointed soon after they’re applied. However, there are a few things you should know before scheduling a laser hair removal appointment. However, before we get to the benefits, let’s define laser hair removal.

How does laser hair removal work?

Consider laser hair removal the prayer you’ve been waiting for to rid yourself of unsightly body hair. Millions of people have successfully used this technique to permanently slow the growth of unsightly facial hair.

Laser hair removal really kills the hair follicle, as opposed to merely trimming the hair to the surface of the skin or pulling it out from the root, which are the two most common traditional techniques of hair removal. In essence, it uses a cosmetic laser that may be customised to your skin and hair type to “zap” each hair follicle, destroying it and stopping it from growing back.

While laser hair removal may seem like a straightforward, pain-free option, not everyone can benefit from it, and some safety measures must be done first.

1) Don’t throw away your razor just yet

You should realise that you will need to shave before getting laser hair removal before you decide to give up your razors forever. The explanation is fairly elementary: the laser needs to hit the hair follicle right where it starts, and any long hairs that are sticking out above the skin will only get in the way. To no avail, as the laser energy can be absorbed by the hair itself rather than reaching the hair follicle.

But before your laser hair removal appointment, please shave well. If you’re thinking of waxing or tweezing before getting a laser treatment, you may want to rethink that decision. A successful laser hair removal treatment is impossible if the laser cannot reach the hair root. Shave instead of waxing or plucking, then!

Avoid tanning booths

Laser hair removal works best on clear skin. This necessitates abstaining from tanning beds for a considerable amount of time (at least four weeks) before your scheduled visit (or even worse, sun burnt). The same is true for getting a tan in natural sunlight; if you’ve been exposed to UV rays, you won’t be able to get the treatment right after a trip to the beach.

We don’t want the skin to change colour, thus tanning beds are off-limits for laser treatments. It stands to reason that people would schedule laser hair removal in the winter, when they are less likely to be tanned, in order to get ready for a hair-free summer.

Stop using self-tanner

You may think that self-tanning products are the next best thing to using sun beds if you place a premium on having a bronzed appearance. You can’t have the procedure if you’re already tanned with self-tanner. To the extent that spray tans, tanning lotions, or anything similar are used to darken the skin, more of the laser energy is likely to be absorbed in the skin rather than the hair follicle. Not only will the treatment be less effective, but the skin may experience blistering or burns if it absorbs too much light energy.

Warnings about not using self-tanners for four weeks after laser hair removal treatments are also recommended.

Stop using cosmetics intended for your skin

To prepare for laser hair removal, you should not apply any lotions, oils, or other skin care products, even if you normally do so first thing in the morning. Clean, untreated skin reduces the likelihood of adverse reactions and discoloration.

Face creams indicated for acne, such as Retin-A, should be avoided two to four weeks before to treatment to allow the skin to return to its normal state and prevent it from being unduly sensitive to the procedure.

Consult a medical professional

Make sure to ask your doctor if there are any medications you’re taking that could interfere with the treatment. The skin’s sensitivity to the laser’s UV radiation may be exacerbated by the use of certain drugs, such as Accutane. It’s always a good idea to double-check with your doctor, but it’s possible that you’ll need to hold off on taking the prescription for a while before the surgery.

Schedules can be flexible

The operation could take as little as a few minutes (when treating the top lip, for example) or as much as an hour (when treating the entire face) (treating the legs, for example). Therefore, it is possible to get in a quick session of laser hair removal during your lunch break.

However, keep in mind that there’s a cap on how much body hair can be laser-removed in a single sitting. The limit of how much laser light and energy your body can safely take in one session will be explained to you by your practitioner, and they will not allow you to go over that.

Your schedule will be packed with events

While laser hair removal may seem like a quick and easy way to get rid of unsightly hair, it takes multiple treatments to see permanent results. Consistency is key to achieving your goals. This entails following the right pre- and post-treatment protocols and attending many visits. Since hair grows in cycles, it will take numerous sessions to treat each location while the hairs are all in the optimal growth phase.

The effects should be immediate

You’ll see a difference in how much hair grows back and how quickly it grows back after only one session. There is no doubt that with continued practise, both the quality and the degree to which it can be observed will improve. Not everyone is inherently patient, but if you stay with laser hair removal, you should see noticeable improvements within just three months.

Laser hair removal is effective in permanently lowering hair growth, however it is not a permanent form of hair removal. It’s simple to confuse the two, so think carefully about what you want to happen so that you aren’t let down.

Discomfort is mitigated to a manageable level

To remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal is a significantly more pleasant option than waxing or depilating, despite common belief to the contrary. People often say it feels like a rubber band snapping across their skin. Yes, I can see how that could be a bit unsettling, however the laser hits so big areas in such a short amount of time that you hardly even realise it.

Laser hair removal is a very low-risk procedure with very few potential adverse effects. Itchiness, redness, and warmth at the treatment site are common reactions, but they often go away within 20 minutes to 2 hours.

Check the References

Obviously, we don’t have to tell you to read up on any potential cosmetic procedures before you get one done. It is equally important to know that a qualified medical practitioner is performing laser hair removal on you. Your skin is too precious to trust to just anybody; instead, see a board-certified dermatologist who is well-versed in caring for your specific skin type.

Ellipse laser hair removal is available in Bolton, and it has been clinically tested by respected medical professionals. Each member of our staff is trained and certified to use the Ellipse machine, and they strictly adhere to all protocols and safety measures whenever they perform the treatment.

Here at Evolve Skin Clinic, we offer the Ellipse hair removal system, and we encourage you to learn more about it and make an appointment.

If you’re not sure if laser hair removal is for you, we have a wide variety of waxing specials available for both sexes.