Experience Lasting Smoothness: Discover Laser Hair Removal!

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light beams, or lasers to remove unwanted hair. This medical procedure uses the light energy from lasers to damage the unwanted hair follicles. The light energy is converted to heat, causing damage to the follicle. This damage delays or prevents future hair growth.  

What Are The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal?

A typical patient sees anywhere from a 75%-90% reduction in hair in the treated area. Results can vary based on the area that is being treated. For example, hair growth on faces is hormonally driven and will require ongoing touch up treatments to keep hair at bay. The settings used during treatment will also play a factor in the amount of reduction a patient will see. Our goal at each treatment visit is to increase a patient’s settings from his or her previous visit in order to maximize results. The more energy we can safely administer will effectively diminish more hair follicles, thereby providing greater hair reduction. 

Does laser hair removal hurt?

 In general, laser hair removal hurts much less than waxing. Laser hair removal is often compared to being snapped by a rubber band. The discomfort from laser hair removal also depends on your personal pain tolerance, the area of the body being treated, and the laser equipment being used. Diode laser hair removal is one of the best forms of hair removal – practically painless, very effective, and affordable! 

Does laser hair removal work for everyone? 

 The ideal candidate for laser hair removal is a very fair person with dark, coarse hair. People with red, blond, strawberry blond, white or very fine hair have a much harder time seeing results. Multiple treatments may lead to long term hair reduction in usually 4-8 treatments. Individuals with dark hair are prime clients for this method. Basically, the more contrast there is between your skin tone and hair color, the better for getting results. 

What to do prior treatment?

 Clients need to shave the areas where they will get laser treatment, DO NOT WAX the area, avoid sun.

What To Do After Laser Hair Removal?

 After a session of laser hair removal (particularly on sensitive areas) it is normal to feel a sensation of warmth in the area, slightly similar to that of a very mild sunburn. The skin may also appear red in colour and the area around the follicle itself may become raised, these normal side effects usually disappear 24-48hrs after each session.  You will notice that these side effects are more obvious after the first few sessions when hair in the area is thick and coarse.  Over the course of your treatments hair will begin to thin out and become finer which will cause these side effects to become less noticeable after each session of laser. 

What to do 24-48 hrs DIRECTLY AFTER your session

• Wear loose cotton clothing

• Avoid touching the skin in the treatment area

• Apply 100% Aloe Vera ONLY to your treatment area

• Avoid the gym, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool

• When showering/bathing keep water tepid/lukewarm

• Avoid doing all forms of physical exercise

• Apply mineral makeup only after all facial laser hair removal treatments

• Apply SPF50+ to all treatment areas that are exposed to UV light, cover areas where possible 

What to do in the WEEKS IN BETWEEN your sessions

• Exfoliate the skin in the treatment area 4-5 days after treatment.

• Dead or dry skin can sometimes cause slight redness after treatment so keeping your skin in tip top condition when having laser will get the best results.

• When hair begins to regrow in between sessions, shaving is the only form of hair removal that are allowed during your course of treatments

• Avoid exposing your treatment area to sun or tanning beds throughout your course of treatment

• Apply SPF 50+ sunscreen at all times if your treatment areas are exposed to UV light

• Stop applying fake tan to your treatment areas 7 days before your next session

• Inform us if you begin taking any medications throughout your course

• Return for your next session within the time frame recommended by your laser therapist 

Schedule a Consultation to Learn More

Interested in learning more about how laser hair removal at Pure Harmony Med Spa can reduce hair growth? Schedule a free consultation with one of our licensed laser practitioners. Call us to schedule an appointment for your free consultation 904-372-9137 or book your appointment online now!