Where Can You Get Laser Hair Removal on the Body?
Body hair removal eats up time and money. With laser hair removal, you will have months to years before you see any hair regrowth. You can free yourself from the tedious hair removal cycle and enjoy smooth, hair-free skin.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Most hair removal methods either use a blade to remove hair at the skin’s surface (shaving) or pull out the hair root (waxing). Hair grows from tiny sacs in the skin called follicles. These will keep producing new hair no matter how often you remove it. To stop hair growth, a laser penetrates the skin and targets the hair roots inside the follicles. The hair roots absorb this laser energy and heat up. This causes damage to the hair follicles, so they cannot grow more hair.
Where Can You Get Laser Hair Removal on the Body?
You can have laser hair removal almost anywhere on your face or body. Commonly treated areas include:
- Chest
- Back
- Legs
- Facial hair
- Arms
- Underarms
- Bikini area
You can even have laser hair removal in unusual areas, such as on the tops of the toes. Since the laser targets hair, not skin, even the delicate bikini area can be treated effectively.
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How Do I Prepare for Laser Hair Removal?
You can prepare for your laser hair removal sessions to make sure you get the most effective treatment. You will need to have intact hair roots for the laser to target. These tips can help you prepare and get maximum results from each session.
- Avoid bleaching your hair
- No tanning between sessions
- Shave, but do not wax or otherwise pull out hairs
- Do not use over-the-counter blood thinners like aspirin before treatment
If you bleach or remove the hair root, the follicle becomes “invisible” to the laser and remains unaffected by your treatment. Sun exposure can make your skin more sensitive to irritation. In addition, a tan can lessen the contrast between your skin and hair, making it harder for the laser to tell the difference between them.
What Results Will I See With Laser Hair Removal?
You will see a reduction in hair after your first treatment, but you will usually need several treatments to complete your hair removal. After each session, most people see a 15-30% decrease in hair growth.
You need multiple sessions because not all follicles will have hair growing from them at the same time. Follicles go through active and resting phases, and during the resting phases, they do not grow hair. Only your active follicles will respond during each session.
Take the Next Step
If you have further questions on laser hair removal, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with one of our expert providers at Baltic Beauty Centre in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, today. Call us at (954) 944-1174 or fill out our convenient online contact form.
