The results of laser hair removal treatments improve over time, and each appointment produces better results until you achieve the final results. Most people will see the final results about four weeks after their last visit. These results will include a significant reduction in hair growth, including the density and thickness of any new growth. The destroyed hair follicles will eventually give way and the hair will start to shed and fall out.
Customers may notice thinning and spots on their hair, with some areas appearing completely hair-free. Laser hair removal is not a one-time thing; once all sessions are completed, it can last two to six years, although maintenance sessions may be needed one to four times a year to keep the area hair-free forever. Your board-certified doctor will use a portable device to send pulses of highly focused light directly to the hair follicle. This thermal energy attacks and damages the pigmentation at the base of the follicle, while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. The follicle dies and future hair growth is inhibited.
Hair loss may start to be seen approximately one to three weeks after treatment. People with thicker or denser hair may require additional treatments, while those with thinner hair may need less. If laser hair removal is not done, the hair follicles will have enough time to recover and restart hair growth. This treatment can be used on almost any area of the body to reduce or stop hair growth. Although this is a non-invasive treatment that takes less than an hour to complete, there are still a few things you'll need to do to prepare for it.
The results will be evident as your hair starts to fall out, and while you may see your hair growing back, it will be slower than before. You may be a good candidate for this technique if your goal is long-lasting hair removal; although it will take several months to see the final results, laser hair removal is worth it. Laser treatments are more advanced than simply “burning” body hair because they remove all hair from the follicle, not just the part of the hair that is extruded beyond the surface of the skin. In clinical trials, patients were able to remove approximately 80% of their hair with a series of six laser sessions. This is because lasers could not differentiate between melanin in the hair follicle and melanin in the skin. Exfoliation helps the skin recover after treatment and get rid of dry skin, as well as remove any hairs that are about to fall out.
Other hormonal changes, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), can cause facial or body hair to grow or appear out of thin air; Dr Bernstein takes into account factors such as skin tone, hair color, roughness, tattoos, and previous use of certain medications when performing laser treatments. Any body hairs that are too long will not conduct enough heat to the follicle, meaning that the treatment won't be as successful. Laser hair removal is an effective way to achieve long-lasting results without having to worry about waxing or shaving every few weeks. It's important to remember that this procedure requires multiple sessions in order for it to be effective; however, once you've completed all your sessions, you can enjoy smooth skin for years without having to worry about unwanted body or facial hair.