If you have body hair that you need to regularly remove using traditional methods such as shaving, plucking or waxing, then you already know how frustrating traditional hair removal methods can be. Traditional hair removal methods are a temporary solution that involves painful or annoying removal methods which don’t always result in smooth, hairless skin; irritation from waxing, ingrown hairs, and red bumps or rashes are not uncommon when you shave, pluck or wax.

Thankfully, there is a way to achieve hair removal that is more effective and has long-term results that will eliminate the need for constantly bringing out the razors or body wax: laser hair removal.

What Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is a laser treatment that targets unwanted body hair in a safe, effective way. The treatment uses lasers to remove unwanted body hair without causing damage to the skin or tissues underneath or surrounding the hair. Laser hair removal works by pulsing lasers onto the skin; this laser causes the body hair to be destroyed from within, as the laser pulses actually disable the hair follicles that cause hair growth. Learn more about the benefits of laser hair removal and contact us to scheudle a consultation.

What Can Laser Hair Removal Treat?

Laser hair removal can be used to treat a variety of areas with unwanted body hair. These areas include:

• Face
• Male chest
• Back
• Legs
• Underarms
• Arms
• Bikini area/line

In addition to total body hair removal, there are options for thinning which are popular with men who want their body hair to be thinner and not as thick or overgrown. If you aren’t sure which areas of your body are best for the treatment, you can book a consultation to talk about your options.

Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?

One of the most commonly asked questions that people have about laser hair removal is whether or not it is painful. After all, since traditional removal methods like plucking and waxing can be moderate to extremely painful, it’s only natural to want to know where laser hair removal falls on that line.

During the hair removal process itself, patients may experience some pain; most patients who undergo laser hair removal note that the pain is in between shaving (that is, painless) and waxing (painful). Patients who need more than one treatment report that the treatment gets less painful as more hair is removed.

Does Laser Hair Removal Have Side Effects?

Laser hair removal may result in some non-serious side effects. The most common side effects include flushing or redness in the area where the laser was used; this side effect may last for a day or two but should fade within a few days.

In some cases, you may need to undergo more than one laser hair treatment removal session in order to clear more areas as the body goes through hair growth cycles.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal can be an excellent long-term solution for people with unwanted body hair. If you are interested in pursuing laser hair removal, book a consultation with a specialist today.