Why Choose Laser Hair Removal
Humans have wanted to and have found ways to remove excess hair from their bodies ever since smooth, hairless areas of skin became a standard of beauty. Before laser hair removal was widespread, people relied on waxing to remove unwanted hair. Waxing basically tears hair out at the root, is famously painful and doesn’t remove ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal works not by tearing out the hair but by vaporizing the follicle of the hair with heat. The damaged follicle holds the root of the hair, and lasers delay its regrowth. A laser hair removal session can take anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour.
Types of Laser Hair Removal
When people speak of types of laser hair removal, they’re actually talking about different types of lasers used to remove unwanted hair. The type of laser that you may choose for hair removal depends largely on your skin type. These skin types range from extremely fair to very dark, and if the wrong type of laser is used, it can damage your skin. Most types of skin do well with Intense Pulsed Light, ruby or alexandrite lasers or diode lasers, though people with very dark skin do best with Nd:YAG lasers. People with dark skin may also need more treatments than people with fairer skin. Because of this, it’s important to find a practitioner who has experience in treating patients with your skin type.
Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
Laser hair removal isn’t permanent in the way that no unwanted hair will ever grow back. However, it can take months or even years for unwanted hair to return. When and if it does return, it may be so fine for some patients that it’s difficult to see. Also, a patient who’s opted for laser hair removal will probably need to return to their provider for touch-up treatments.
Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?
Unfortunately, laser hair removal has been described as somewhat uncomfortable, but it can’t be compared to the pain of a wax. Some people describe the sensation of laser therapy as the snap of a rubber band on their skin. You should also know that different areas of your body might be more or less sensitive to the discomfort of laser hair removal than others. Your provider can make you more comfortable by blowing cool air or applying an analgesic cream or gel over the treatment area.
Laser Hair Removal Bikini
This treatment takes away hair at the top and along the sides of your bikini line. It differs from a Brazilian wax in that it doesn’t remove all of the hair down there.
How Many Sessions for Laser Hair Removal?
The number of sessions you’ll need for laser hair removal depends on your type of skin. Some people need as few as two sessions to remove unwanted hair, while others may need as many as 10. These sessions are held every two to four months, depending on the area where the hair has been removed. This is because hair grows at different rates on different areas of your body.
How Much Is Laser Hair Removal?
On average, laser hair removal costs about $700, though the cost depends on the area of the body that’s treated, your location and the expertise of your practitioner. Since it’s considered an elective procedure, laser hair removal is probably not covered by health insurance.
Schedule a consultation with one of our experts at Cloud 9 Aesthetics to discuss options personalized just for you.