For many people, few personal care tasks waste as much time as hair removal. Waxing, shaving, plucking, or epilating can take hours, and hair grows back almost immediately. Laser hair removal can give you hair-free skin that lasts.
*Individual results may vary
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
At Laser Skin Care Center, we use the Cynosure Elite MPX, an advanced multi-laser system that uses a 755nm Alexandrite laser to treat patients with lighter skin, while adding a 1064nm YAG laser lets the same system treat darker-skinned patients. For those in between, the system can even use a combination of the two lasers to achieve the best results for these skin tones.
The laser wavelengths target the melanin pigment that gives hair its color. The root of each hair rests in a hair follicle. When the laser energy contacts the pigment, it creates heat that deactivates the hair follicle and prevents further hair growth.
What are the Benefits of Laser Hair Removal?
Saving time is one of the most significant benefits of laser hair removal. You will no longer have to spend time every few days or weeks removing your unwanted hair. You can also get ready for your day without checking to see if you need to shave. Instead, you will go for months without seeing any new hair. As another benefit, you can save money over time when you no longer have to buy new razors or schedule waxing appointments.
How Many Sessions for Laser Hair Removal?
Most people will need between six and ten sessions for full hair removal. During each treatment, some follicles are growing hair and others have gone into a resting state. Only active follicles react to the laser. You will see less hair after each treatment, and as new hairs enter their active phase, the laser will treat them.
How Do I Prepare for Laser Hair Removal?
You should start getting ready for your laser hair removal session at least a month before. Follow these tips along with any others your Laser Skin Care Center expert provides.
- Shave hair instead of waxing, plucking, or anything else that removes the hair root
- Let bleached hair grow out so the laser has pigment to target
- Protect your skin from the sun
- Use gentle products that will not make your skin more sensitive
- Shave thoroughly 24 hours before your session
Laser hair removal relies on having a pigmented hair root in the follicle, so above all, make sure you do not use a hair removal method that pulls out hairs.
What Results Will I See With Laser Hair Removal?
You will have hair-free skin for months, but the hair will eventually start to regrow from some follicles. This hair will look thinner, finer, and softer than it used to be. We recommend yearly touch-up treatments for most people so they can stay hairless for as long as they want.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about Laser Hair Removal, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA area and offers a variety of cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
