For several years now, more and more women have abandoned razors and depilatories forever, heading to beauty parlors to effectively get rid of unwanted hair once and for all. Despite this, many people are still hesitant to have the first procedure done, for fear of pain, lack of effect or limitations after the procedure. What does it look like in reality? What should you know about laser hair removal treatment before and after it is performed for the first time?
Under the guidance of a specialist
This is the first and most important point about laser hair removal. When looking for a place to perform the procedures, consider only specialized clinics that are experienced in this type of treatment and have a positive reputation. This will be a guarantee of quality and safety, in such a place you can entrust in full confidence to professionals who will make sure that everything goes as it should.
Different types of laser
Before laser hair removal, it is a good idea to learn about the offer of a particular clinic. At our clinic, patients can choose from four different lasers for hair removal, namely:
- Vectus laser
- Motus AX laser
- Soprano ICE laser
- GentleLase laser
The use of each is characterized by a slightly different action and technique of performing laser hair removal. It is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the operation of each and make a choice, or consult this issue with a professional at the office, who will know everything about laser hair removal, so he will advise on the choice of laser and answer any questions or concerns.
Preparation for laser hair removal
No special preparation is required before laser hair removal. All the patient has to do is carefully shave the part of the body to be treated, leaving a small area, in order to collect the hair parameters before starting the procedure. You should also avoid using lotions, self-tanners or depilatory creams before the procedure itself.
Healing after laser hair removal
Depending on the type of laser used, as well as the level of sensitivity of the skin, minor redness or tenderness may occur. Any symptoms of irritation should subside within 2-3 days. Special healing after laser hair removal is not needed, but cosmetics on irritated skin, hot baths and swimming in chlorinated water, visits to saunas and hot tubs should be avoided.
Tanning after laser hair removal
The issue of tanning after laser hair removal is unambiguous and independent of the hair removal method chosen. After treatment with any of the lasers, increased protection of the skin from the sun is recommended. During the series of treatments performed, overexposure of the skin to the sun’s rays should be avoided, and high protection should be used – creams with a minimum of 30 SPF to prevent unwanted effects caused by UV rays. For this reason, it is better to opt for a series of laser hair removal treatments in autumn or winter to avoid the problem of the sun’s dangerous rays, and enjoy perfectly smooth skin in summer.
Effects of laser hair removal
This is probably one of the issues of most interest to those considering a hair removal procedure. Regardless of the type of laser used, a single treatment will not produce the desired results. In any case, it is necessary to repeat the depilation procedure at least four times. The number of treatments needed depends primarily on the area where the treatment is performed. It is also necessary to maintain an appropriate interval between one hair removal treatment and the next – depending on the area, from 4 to even 8 weeks. Maintaining these intervals is important in order to obtain adequate results from the entire series of treatments. After completing the entire series, you can enjoy perfectly smooth skin without having to shave it or deal with irritation, regrowth or ingrown hairs.