Why We Love The Laser Hair Removal Procedure

With warmer temperatures just around the corner, the time to show more skin is rapidly approaching. Garments like tank tops, short shorts, and bikini’s make hair removal a priority that moves to the top of the list. Laser hair removal can remove your hair making you feel more confident in your appearance.

There are numerous ways to eliminate unwanted body hair including shaving, epilating, electrolysis, and waxing. Laser hair removal is one of the more desired ways to get rid of unwanted body hair. You can remove hair from a small problem area or from entire swaths of skin. It is one of the least painful methods, and most importantly, it is permanent. There are so many terrific reasons to choose laser hair removal over other methods of hair removal.

Fast Acting

There are other removal procedures that will remove the hair permanently. Unfortunately, these other methods take require several treatments to achieve results. Laser hair removal is much quicker than waxing, electrolysis or epilating. You will only need one or two treatments to achieve the desired results.

High Level of Efficacy

Laser hair removal is a permanent procedure. With every treatment, less and less hair will grow back. The hair will begin to thin and lighten until almost all the hair stops growing forever. You can see the results after each treatment.

Less Painful

Laser treatments are much less painful than traditional hair removal techniques. The skin suffers from less trauma and irritation. It makes it an ideal treatment for those with low pain tolerances. It is also a perfect treatment for areas with notoriously tender and delicate skin such as the bikini and face areas.

Allows for Maximum Coverage

It is easy and time efficient to remove hair from large areas like arms, legs, back, stomach and chest. The time saved, compared to other methods, is astronomical and of course, the results are permanent, saving even more time.

Safe Procedure

The Food and Drug Administration has approved laser hair removal. It much less irritation, and even damage, to the skin than other methods. Waxing is notorious for causing bleeding, and epilating creams have caused chemical burns. Electrolysis can cause burns and even swelling.

No Ingrown Hairs

There is no worry of ingrown hairs with this removal method. Methods that can damage hair follicles cause trauma to the skin and can promote ingrown hairs. With laser removal the trauma and damage to the skin are minimal. Furthermore, the hair does not grow back eliminating the risk of misgrowth.

Saves Money

Laser removal must only be done a few times. When you weigh the cost of the few treatments to the lifetime of treatments other methods require, it is easy to see the cost savings. Even shaving is quite costly with the continuous need to replenish razors and shaving creams. Any hair removal method that requires a lifetime of treatments is less cost-effective than the permanent solution of laser hair removal.

Convenience

There is no need to endure the discomfort of growing out body hair between treatments. Traditional hair removal techniques require you to grow your hair out to uncomfortable and embarrassing lengths to ensure effective results. Conventional hair removal techniques also require an aftercare period. Waxing and epilating cause red and irritated skin that needs time to recover after treatment. With laser treatments, you can remove hair in between appointments without minimizing effectiveness. Even better, you will not have red and swollen skin hours after your procedure. It is a precise treatment that allows you to target a small area, even an individual hair.

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Why You Should Shave Before Getting Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal works by reacting with the melanin or color in the hair itself. For best results, the laser needs to reach the part of the hair follicle that is at the subcutaneous level. Shaving the hair removal area before the procedure will enhance the lasers ability to reach the melanin inside the hair follicle that lies under the skin. This will improve the results of the procedure.

There is another benefit to shaving the hair removal target area. If there is no hair at the skin surface level the laser will react with the follicle only. This prevents skin damage and minimizes the pain felt during the procedure.

When and How to Shave Before Laser Hair Removal

Shaving is the best method to use as it minimizes skin irritation The best time to shave is the day prior to your scheduled procedure. This will allow enough time for your skin to settle in the case of any irritation due to shaving yet not enough time for new hair growth.

Exfoliate your skin lightly before shaving. Use a hydrating shaving gel to shave as it will minimize razor burn while moisturizing the skin. The gel also acts as a lubricant between your skin and the razor blade, minimizing friction. Avoid using any type of soap product if possible. Hair conditioner is a terrific alternative if you do not have a shaving gel.

If you have sensitive skin there are a couple of tips that can minimize irritation. Do not shave with hot water. Use cool or lukewarm temperature water to shave. Hot water will soften the skin and make it easier to cut and irritate. Another way to minimize irritation is to use an electric razor to shave. The blade will make a blunt cut that lessens the risk of ingrown hairs during regrowth.

Do Not Wax, Use Hair Removal Creams, or Pull

First of all, all of these methods cause skin irritation, but there are other reasons not to use these methods. All of these methods remove the hair from the skin, at the follicle level. In order for hair laser removal to work, there must be some hair, that contains the melanin, remaining in the follicle for the laser to target.

If you are curious about laser hair removal, contact us today! We have specials every month and also feature a happy hour special that is often for this procedure. Ultimately, the costs incurred for laser hair removal will be far less than a lifetime of hair removal procedures and products.

The Naked Truth Skin Care
12409 Harris Rd #111, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5
(604) 757-7772

Get Rid Of Ugly Hair With The Laser Hair Removal Process

Ranked second only to wrinkle relaxing injections, laser hair removal for unneeded hair is unarguably the leading cosmetic surgery carried out in the United States, considering the number of cosmetic procedures performed. The laser hair procedure involves focusing concentrated beams of the laser at specific frequencies, designed to penetrate the hair follicles to be absorbed by the pigment in them, destroying the hair within that particular hair follicle in the process.

Scientists have developed a wide variety of lasers, emitting light at different frequencies for laser hair removal. Although the procedure was originally designed to remove dark hair from white skin, recent developments in laser technologies allow surgeons to use this method to remove hair safely from dark-skinned persons and individuals with other skin tones. Surgeons employ various types of lasers for hair removal process, the most common of which include intensely pulsed light sources, neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, and alexandrite.

a sexy female who's had laser hair removal done

Why opt for laser hair removal

Individuals prefer this process as it effectively removes unwanted hair caused by health-related conditions that cause the growth of excess hair or simply, the desire to attain a new look. Individuals seeking laser hair removal will have to undergo several sittings with the professional to remove all of the unwanted hair. The light sources and lasers used for permanent hair reduction, or hair reduction over time, is FDA approved. The time involved in the process differs from one individual to the other. Some might require several years for removal of hair, while others may require maintenance treatments over time to maintain the degree of their hair loss.

It is not possible to predict the number of treatments an individual will require and the duration before which the hair starts appearing again. As mentioned before, laser hair removal used to work efficiently with fair skinned persons having dark hair. However, the latest types of lasers allow surgeons to carry out this process successfully on any individual irrespective of their skin tone.

Possible risks

Laser hair removal, like any other surgery, is not risk-free. However, the degree of risks in minimized if an experienced ASDS dermatologist performs the surgery. Some of the risks involved include:

• Skin pigmentation problems
• Blisters
• Scarring
• Burning
• Pain

Preparing for the procedure

The specialist will review the medical history of the patient and conduct several physical exams. He will also explain the potential risks and results of the procedure to the patient. Patients should also:

Avoid sunbathing, chemical peels, tanning beds, or collagen injections two weeks prior to the process. They should avoid skin irritants like deodorants and sprays pre and post surgery. Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, as well as herbal supplements.

What to expect post-treatment

• Redness of the hair follicles
• Discomfort and pain… to be treated with OTC pain medicines
• Apply topical antiseptic cream as prescribed by the surgeon
• Avoid exposing your skin to direct sunlight at least for a week following the surgical procedure.

If you’re interested in never having to shave again, you should consider contacting us at The Naked Truth Skin Care Clinic in Pitt Meadows, BC. We won’t let you down.