How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Goodbye Winter Fuzzies

How does laser hair removal work? – If you’re like most of us, at the start of each summer, you’ll look down and see shy white legs covered in unruly black hair peeking out from beneath our clothes. Months hiding under tracksuits and jeans leave our legs suffering from the winter fuzzies, and we start to ponder the best way to correct the situation!

Years of experimentation may have led you to this very blog as you know that waxing and shaving just don’t cut it anymore!

With such busy lifestyles nowadays, nobody has time to shave every day to keep their legs, armpits and bikini lines silky smooth. And some of us have cheeky hair growing in places that we cannot reach but cause embarrassment every time we step out in a bikini or a little black dress.

Waxing leaves you smooth for one week per month, then growing fuzzier by the day as you count down to your next salon visit.

So, what is the answer? Laser Hair Removal!

What are the Benefits of Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal treatments are a fantastic option to control unwanted hair growth. Each treatment takes just a few minutes and there is little to no downtime.

You can treat most areas on the body including hard to reach places:

· Facial areas such as chin and upper lip

· Chest and back

· Legs

· Underarms

· Bikini line

In as little as 4-6 treatments, you can see up to 90% reduction in hair growth. The results are permanent, with just one treatment annually to keep regrowth at bay.

At Define Laser, we use the GentleMax Pro laser machine by Synderon Candela. Your clinician, Kylie, uses the machine to deliver an intense burst of controlled therapeutic light energy to the chosen treatment area.

Laser technology reduces hair growth as the light is absorbed by the dark hair, converted to heat and destroys the hair follicle as a result. When the hair follicle is damaged, hair can no longer grow and permanent hair reduction is achieved. The treated hair falls out in a week or two and you can throw away the razor!

Laser hair removal works best on dark hair as it contains the most amount of the natural pigment known as melanin. It is the melanin that reacts to the laser light energy.

The technology that was used to develop laser treatment machines is so advanced that it is able to target just the hair follicles and not the skin. This keeps the skin safe and ensures great results.

Quick Facts:

1. Hair reduction is permanent but needs annual maintenance for best results.

2. It doesn’t hurt – the cooling mechanism on the machine and advanced technology means that you have very little discomfort. You may experience a slight tingling sensation that lasts a few seconds at most.

3. It will take 2-3 weeks to see the results. Results will reach their maximum effect after around 6 treatments.

4. You will need to shave the area before your treatment. We can shave it for you upon arrival if it is a hard-to-reach place. Read more here.

5. Each treatment only takes a few minutes to complete!

6. There are some important preparation steps that you should follow before your treatment. You can read about those here, and your therapist will educate you when you book your appointment too.

7. Laser hair removal can also be a great way to reduce ingrown hairs caused by shaving.

Laser Hair Removal Aftercare

Following your laser hair removal treatment session, it is important to keep the area cool and hydrated. Use a high quality, non-greasy moisturiser such as Aspect Dr Hydra Shield with Zinc and importantly, keep out of the sun during the entire course of treatment.

If you experience any redness or swelling post-treatment (this is very rare, but normal), you can apply a cold pack or Aloe Vera gel to reduce this.

Be sure to avoid hot showers, swimming pools and spas for 12 hours post-treatment too.

Clinician Kylie will develop a customised treatment plan for you at your initial consultation, and with great pre and post care, you can expect great results from laser hair removal. Although you will require annual maintenance treatments to prevent hair from returning, it is your best defence against the winter fuzzies. Book your consultation today, and never feel the pain of waxing or the spikiness of shaving ever again!