Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal Tips
It’s
best to plan ahead for your Lifetime Laser hair removal
appointment. Follow these simple steps to ensure you get the
BEST possible outcome for your treatment.
As
any dermatologist would recommend, protect your skin from
the sun. If you plan to have laser hair removal, you will
have to take it a step further and completely protect the
area you plan to treat from any sun. This is simply because
tanned skin has a higher melanin level which essentially
confuses the laser. With un-tanned skin, the laser seeks out
the hair follicles in the growth stage. Advanced technology
in laser works by sending a beam of light to the follicles
using selective photothermolysis. The laser is able to
distinguish between skin and hair but when the melanin
levels are high in your skin, darker skin colors can
sometimes
have side effects like discoloration or a slightly higher
discomfort level. So be generous with sunscreen or even
better, wear long pants and tops to keep those areas out of
the sun completely!
Shave! The ultimate goal of your treatments at Lifetime
Laser is to stop shaving. For your appointment, however, the
closer shave you have at the time of your treatment the
better! Don’t be surprised, if at the time of your
appointment your technician gives you an additional dry
shave. Just think, shaving will soon become a fond memory!
During the treatment, you may experience some discomfort
especially when the laser is passed over a bone area.
However, the laser is moved quickly over the area and any
discomfort is gone as soon as you have time to think “this
is slightly uncomfortable!”
There are also topical numbing creams available. It’s
important to apply the cream an hour prior to treatment to
take effect and numb the area. If you think you might want
the cream, be sure to ask for it when you book your
appointment so you can take a tube home with you.
Following your treatment, you can apply ice packs to the
area at home. For just a few minutes, the ice packs cool off
the skin and reduce any redness. After a few hours, skin
looks completely normal and feels great!
During the days and weeks after laser treatment avoid
shaving the area. The hairs will die, come to the surface
and fall out. If you notice they aren’t falling out, gently
exfoliate them in the shower only after a few weeks have
passed.
A series of treatments will be needed to get
the results you desire. However, you will notice almost
immediately that hair growth will slow down, hairs will thin
and overall sections will not grow back (even after just a
few treatments). A maintenance program can be set up and
Lifetime Laser can help you pick the best treatment for your
skin! So get started now... summer is just around the
corner! Don’t delay, call today!
What Does the
Treatment Include?
Depending on the amount of hair
treated, the procedure varies from patient to
patient. Generally the treatment will include:
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Wearing safety eyewear to protect the practitioner and
the patient’s eyes from the laser light during the
procedure.
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A
small hand piece will be used that touches the skin to
deliver the laser light. A light spray of coolant onto
the skin will be felt just before each laser pulse.
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A
test area will be done prior to the entire treatment.
Your full treatment may be done on the same day or up to
two weeks later, depending on the skins reaction.
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Most
patients experience little discomfort at treatment site
because of the dynamic cooling device.
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The
degree of discomfort varies with each person, depending
on his/her pain threshold. Topical anesthesia may be
requested based on individual preferences or tolerances.
Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner in
advance of the laser treatment.
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The
procedure can take as little as ten minutes or up to an
hour, depending on the treated area.
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The
treated area may be become pink or red within 30 minutes
of treatment; this may last a few hours to several days
and is relieved with the application of ice or cooling
gels.
What is the
Candela GentleLase Laser and why is it safe?
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