4 SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL LASER HAIR REMOVAL

You already know that shaving, waxing, and plucking requires a lot of time and money for you to have the smooth skin you want. If you are considering laser hair removal, or are currently being treated, it's smart to know what to do in order to achieve the best hair reduction. We have a few tips for you so you can see the best results in your laser hair removal experience. 

 1. SEVERAL TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED

Significant results can be seen after a few laser treatments, but it will require several treatments to complete the process. Generally speaking, whether it is done in the laser clinic or at home, the treatment program usually lasts for several  months (2-4 months, depending on the treatment area and the coarseness of the hair).

This is because our body hair goes through three growth stages: the anagen, catagen, and telogen hair cycles.  Each interval duration is unique to the specific area being treated. Lasers are effective in destroying the hair follicle only in the anagen phase, or when your hair is actively growing. In order to treat every hair and guarantee effective hair removal, you’ll need to have multiple treatments done.  

2. TREATMENTS ARE QUICK BUT NECESSARY

Depending on the area, treatments usually range from 5 to 20 minutes. We know life is busy and it's easy to forget about your treatments because you have already seen significant hair reduction. But it is extremely important to complete the treatments once a week for at least 3 months if you want to see the best hair removal results. 

3. SHAVE THE TREATED AREA BEFORE EACH TREATMENT

As You probably already know this, but it’s always a good reminder. You need to shave the area you are wishing to treat usually a day before the treatment. This allows the laser to effectively target and destroy the hair follicle.

4. AVOID TOO MUCH SUN EXPOSURE 

Sunblock is your best friend!  By using the correct sunblock, it minimizes the risk of interrupting your treatment program.  Being outside in the sun doesn't make a recipe for success when it comes to laser hair removal. Be sure to use a mineral sunblock that contains zinc oxide; it gives you stronger coverage and protects your skin longer from the sun’s damaging rays. If please defer your treatment for safety if you are sunburned or tanning within 14 days. The additional energy from the laser can put you at risk for an adverse reaction. Wearing sunblock daily can prevent many of the adverse reactions that can come from sun exposure combined with laser hair removal. 

All in all, at home laser removal is a safe and effective alternative if you are tired of shaving, waxing and expensive and tedious visit to the laser clinic.