Is Laser Hair Removal Really Permanent?
By Shannon A. Wolfgang | Published on January 18, 2011 | 0 Comments
If you’re tired of your current hair removal routine, then it’s time to throw away your razors, toss out the creames, and cancel your waxing appointment, because Shannon A. Wolfgang and the expert staff at A Hair Never There have the solution you’ve been waiting for. Now, Wolfgang explains, there’s a way to permanently remove your unwanted hair so that your skin is silky smooth and stubble free: laser hair removal.
Admittedly, says Wolfgang, there are times when some people have reservations about laser hair removal when they learn they will have to come back for multiple sessions in order to receive optimal results. While it would be great to just have to undergo one treatment session and be rid of unwanted hair for good, that is simply not the way that your body works. You hair grows in cycles, and you will need a laser hair removal treatment that targets hair in each growth period. Most patients, Wolfgang explains, will find that after six laser hair removal treatments, they are 95% hair-free.
The ideal candidate for laser hair removal, she continues, is a patient with light skin and dark hair. However, even if you do not fit this exact description, there are still options available for you. A Hair Never There, Wolfgang says, has lasers that are specifically used for patients with darker skin or light hair. Currently, many of the patients at A Hair Never There–which specializes in laser hair removal in Westminster,CO–request treatments for their faces, underarms, and bikini areas.
Before you begin your treatment plan, however, you should always speak with your doctor or technician to decide if the laser will give you the results you are expecting and how many sessions you will likely need. When you come in for your treatment, it is recommended that you shave the hair a day or two beforehand so that the hair is as short as possible. This allows the laser to work below the skin’s surface.
Prior to the beginning of your appointment, Wolfgang says, the laser that is used sprays Cryogon, which will numb the area so that you are comfortable for the duration of the process. For facial hair removal, Wolfgang explains, each appointment lasts roughly 15 to 30 minutes, while sessions for your body generally take 30 to 45 minutes. Afterward, you can return to your normal daily activities until your next session in four to six weeks, depending on the instructions of your specialist.
Once all of your treatments have been completed, Wolfgang admits that some patients do need to come back for maintenance sessions to remove stray hairs that have regrown. At A Hair Never There, she explains, clients are given a 50% discount for a full area that needs to be maintained or $1 for each pulse of light.
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.