I Hate Shaving: Is Laser Hair Removal My Answer?

Can you imagine slipping into your favorite summer dress or heading to the pool without any advance planning? No shaving, plucking, or waxing. No need to be careful about leaving cuts behind. No more prerequisites to feeling comfortable in your skin when showing some.

Laser hair removal technology is now more targeted and gentler on the skin than ever. It’s FDA-approved for removing hair of all colors on all skin types, so you can enjoy the summer without carrying a razor in your bag.

If you want to learn more about laser hair removal, read on as our experts at Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics in Lenoir, North Carolina, explain how lasers work and how to prepare for your treatment and recovery.

How laser hair removal treatments remove hair

Lasers suitable for all skin types, like ours, have longer wavelengths, ignoring the pigment in the skin. Instead, they target only the pigment in the hair follicle, heating and destroying it.

Hair grows in phases, and the laser can only detect hairs in the growing stage. You may need several sessions to treat all the hair follicles.

In addition, before your laser hair removal procedure, ensure you’ve shaved the desired treatment area. Don’t wax the area, however; the root of the hair must be in place for the laser to detect it.

Before your laser treatments, skip applying any topical products that may make your skin more sensitive to light, such as retinoids and acids.

Laser hair removal can treat just about any area of the body, including the face, shoulders, chest, abdomen, back, bikini line, underarms, upper legs, and lower legs.

Laser hair removal recovery

Laser hair removal doesn’t require downtime, and you can typically go right back to your routine. Your skin might be red and/or tender afterward, but these common side effects are temporary.

Your skin might be a little more sensitive to light for the weeks after the procedure, so use sun protection on the treated area and avoid tanning beds or exfoliants.

Find out if you’re a good candidate 

Good candidates want to remove hair and are willing to attend 2-6 laser hair removal sessions, depending on the area treated, to ensure we address all hair follicles in the growing stage. Also, good candidates don’t have cuts, blisters, or infections in the areas they wish to treat.

If you’re tired of constantly shaving, waxing, and plucking, and want smooth skin with little effort, call us at Church Street Medical Center and Aesthetics or book your visit online today.