Choosing Laser Hair Removal

For some, having unsightly body hair is unpleasant and at times, even a hassle. If you are dealing with excess body hair or if you are considering alternatives to shaving, laser hair removal is an option that is non-surgical and allows you to rid any stubborn body hair without the use of plucking, shaving, or using tweezers.

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure which uses concentrated laser lights to target and penetrate specific hair follicles. Once the hair follicles absorb the light's pigments at its intense settings, the hair is then destroyed from within the follicle itself.

Using laser hair removal allows you to treat approximately a quarter-sized area of skin within a second. Many total laser hair removal treatment options generally last anywhere from 3 to 5 full sessions to completely rid the hair from any part of the body. Preparing for Laser Hair Removal

Before you begin your laser hair removal treatment session, it is important to prepare your body ahead of time to minimize burning, irritation, or redness on the skin for extended periods of time. When you are scheduling a laser hair removal appointment, do so at least 6 weeks in advance. During the 6 weeks leading up to your laser hair removal date, avoid shaving, tweezing, and waxing your body to minimize redness and irritation and to give your body the most natural possible look and feel when you are first handling the lasers.

It is best to avoid all forms of hair removal leading up to the procedure as the lasers target the roots of the hair follicles, which will be less effective if you have shaved or removed the roots yourself with a razor.

It is also important to speak with a general physician to ensure you are healthy enough to handle the laser treatment stress wise, emotionally, and physically.

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