Hair - no matter how many times you shave, wax, or pluck, it will always come back. Hair may even be one of the most irritating things to deal with because of how often it grows, how tedious it is to remove, and how painful it can be to manage.
There are many different techniques out there to remove hair, but not all of them can be deemed successful. All the time spent on making yourself hairless, and the variety of products you have splurged on to rid yourself of hair temporarily just doesn’t seem worth it. For many, it is a constant, tiring cycle that we wish could end.
When people first hear about laser hair removal, it sounds like a dream come true. Who wouldn’t want to be smooth and hairless forever? Who out there doesn’t dream of not having to shave, or wax, or pluck facial hair, underarm hair, or leg hair? Laser hair removal sounds like a magical treatment, but oftentimes the price tag scares people away. Here are a few facts about laser hair removal, and why you should definitely consider it to save you time, money, and pain.
Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center provides consultations to help determine an appropriate treatment plan based on the treatment area, skin type, hair color, hair thickness, and individual goals. Laser hair removal often requires several treatments to ensure the best results.
At Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center in Brooklyn, NY, the Elite+® laser system uses Alexandrite and Nd:YAG wavelengths, allowing treatment settings to be selected based on a patient’s skin type and hair characteristics.
Laser hair removal can be painful for some people, as everyone is different and has different reactions. While for some this treatment can be painless, others may feel a slight tingling sensation, and others may feel a more intense pain. Treatment sensations vary from person to person and may include temporary warmth, tingling, or discomfort. Cooling methods or topical numbing products may be considered when appropriate to improve comfort during treatment.
Laser hair removal results vary from person to person. The treatment is designed to provide long-term hair reduction, and some patients may need occasional maintenance sessions over time.
Because hair grows in different cycles, laser hair removal typically requires a series of treatments to achieve the best possible long-term reduction. Results develop gradually over a series of treatments, with many patients noticing that treated hair grows back more slowly, finer, and less densely over time. Although your hair will grow back after the first treatment, you will notice that it grows back slower, lighter, and thinner.
Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center provides consultations to help determine an appropriate treatment plan based on the treatment area, skin type, hair color, hair thickness, and individual goals. The amount of treatments needed is based on the area being treated, thickness and color of hair, and the amount of hair you wish to have removed.
Laser hair removal can cause temporary side effects, most commonly redness, mild swelling, or skin sensitivity in the treated area. After treatment, you may see some redness (which is similar to if you were to wax/pluck) and there may be a temporary mild, tingling sensation of your skin.
When considering the ongoing cost of razors, shaving products, waxing, threading, and other temporary hair removal methods, laser hair removal may be a worthwhile long-term investment for people seeking lasting hair reduction. Hair removal treatments and supplies are costly over the course of years, while laser hair removal does not require constant purchases every month for years on end.
Although laser hair removal requires an upfront investment, it may reduce the time and effort spent on repeated shaving, waxing, or other temporary hair removal methods.
Still aren’t convinced? Schedule your free consultation with Park Slope Laser Aesthetic Center to speak with a treatment provider regarding any concerns and pricing questions you may have.
