Laser Hair Removal: What are the Benefits? (2024)

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Laser Hair Removal: What are the Benefits? ›

Laser hair removal guarantees that every single hair is removed at the follicle, so there's literally a 0% chance for ingrown hairs. This is another factor that contributes to no itchy and irritated skin after hair removal.

Laser hair removal is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair, but it can be successfully used on all skin types.

Laser hair removal has become a popular alternative to shaving, waxing, plucking, threading and chemical hair removal in the last decade for good reason. It's more convenient than waxing, safer than chemicals that can burn skin, and less time-consuming than shaving every few days.

' Yes, it is safe to laser the pubic area for most patients. It should be noted that this is one of the more sensitive areas when it comes to laser hair removal, but it is quick and effective. Many patients also believe it is overall less painful than waxing.

If treatment is stopped before all of the hair follicles have been destroyed, some may continue to grow. It is important to complete the recommended treatment plan to achieve the best results. Sometimes, the patient sees hairs are thicker and darker after the treatment when they have original light and fair hair.

Is laser better than shaving? ›

Laser hair removal offers long-lasting results. It can significantly reduce hair growth, making it a more effective option than shaving, which only provides temporary smoothness. After several laser hair removal treatments, many individuals experience prolonged periods of hair-free skin.

How long will the results of laser hair removal last? Most patients remain hair free for months or even years. When some of the hair regrows, it will likely be less noticeable. To keep the area free of hair, a patient may need maintenance laser treatments.

By targeting hairs at the right time in their growth cycle and using the right laser treatment to destroy those follicles, we can achieve higher than a 95% success rate among our patients.

Though there is some pain, it's often less than people imagine. Laser hair removal targets your hair follicles with a very hot laser, but you won't feel this heat or any burning. Instead, you might feel a sensation similar to having an elastic band snapped against your skin.

Improperly used laser devices are potentially dangerous. Effects can range from mild skin burns to irreversible injury to the skin and eye. The biological damage caused by lasers is produced through thermal, acoustical and photochemical processes.

Sometimes, shaving can leave you with painful ingrown hairs or unattractive red bumps that can leave your smooth, silky legs looking warty. With laser hair removal, the hairs are zapped away, so all these “side effects” are eliminated.

Waxing leaves your skin feeling smooth, but only for a few weeks. It needs to be done continuously and the waiting period between appointments can involve some awkward and uncomfortable stubble. Laser hair removal treatments provide a more permanent result, and only require 5-8 sessions with semi-annual maintenance.