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The procedure for laser hair removal
Laser treatment is a non-ionizing kind of radiation that utilizes high-heat laser beams. These laser beams heat up and cause damage to your hair follicles throughout the procedure.

Hair follicles are found just under the surface of the skin. They are responsible for the production of new hair strands. Hair production is momentarily halted when follicles are damaged.

Tweezing, shaving, and waxing, on the other hand, all remove hair above the surface. These techniques do not specifically target hair-producing follicles.

The AAD recommends laser hair removal in the following areas:

back chest shoulders neck bikini line face (except for the eye area)
This method of hair removal works better on hair that is darker in color and has a lighter skin tone. This is because the lasers are directed at the melanin in the hair (color). Even if some hairs are not removed, lightening their color may help minimize hair appearance on the skin.

Additionally, a few of your hairs may fall out within a few days following your first treatment session.

Laser hair removal is a pretty short procedure in general. Smaller regions, such as the top lip, may be completed in a matter of minutes. Hair removal from larger regions, such as the back or chest, may take an hour or more.

If your dermatologist administers a topical pain-relieving gel (anesthetic) beforehand, you should plan to stay an additional hour or so in the office.

Despite laser hair removal’s high success rate, hair follicles ultimately recover. This results in the growth of new hair. To get the greatest potential outcomes, you will need numerous therapy sessions.

Why are follow-up sessions necessary?
Follow-up treatments are required to maximize the effectiveness of laser hair removal. Individuals need a different amount of maintenance laser sessions. The Mayo Clinic estimates that the average person requires between four and six laser treatment sessions.

Additionally, you must spread these treatments by six weeks – which implies that the whole therapy cycle may take up to nine months.

You’ll likely see fewer hairs after each session. Any remaining or regenerating hair will also be lighter in structure and color. The AAD believes that after your first session, the number of hairs will decrease by 10% to 25%. Following then, the pace of decrease will improve, but will also fluctuate.

Additionally, for optimal results, you’ll almost certainly want periodic maintenance sessions. These assist in preventing hair follicle regeneration. After your first round of laser treatment is complete, you may need a maintenance session once or twice a year, depending on your unique requirements.

Each appointment is scheduled in the same manner as your original laser hair removal treatment. In general, the time is determined by the treatment area. Your visit may be shorter if you’re just touching up a few minor places throughout your maintenance appointments.