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10 Facts You Need To Know Before Booking Laser Hair Removal

10 Facts You Need To Know Before Booking Laser Hair If you are thinking about laser hair removal for the first time and are worried of all the things you’ve heard about it, read the ten facts below which will help answer your most common laser hair removal and .  …

By Mary Basiadima, 10 December 2019

10 Facts You Need To Know Before Booking Laser Hair Removal

If you are about laser hair removal for the first time and are worried of all the things you’ve heard about it, read the ten facts below which will help answer your most common laser hair removal questions and queries.

Laser hair removal works by sending light the in the hair, which creates a sharp but slightly small painful sensation that is caused when the hair and hair bulb are .

The laser can cause on areas with skin such as the nose, chin, and . If you had to compare the pain – it would be less then giving birth!, less painful then having a tattoo! – it can be compared to being flicked with an band – so there is really nothing to worry about!.

It is worth knowing that the of laser hair removal do take a few weeks to become apparent. It’s not an overnight solution but the results are long lasting and worth it. After your first treatment, you will be looking at two to three weeks to see a notable difference, whilst it will take around 8-12 sessions to ensure you see the very best .

This is the laser can only destroy hair in the growth phase or anagen phase.  So in your first session only hairs in the anagen phase would have been destroyed.  To all the hairs you will need to go back so you can catch the remaining hairs in the growth phase. Hair grows in 3 stages which are anagen, catagen, and telogen and this is the reason why multiple are needed.

The appointment takes less than 30 minutes which can include the preamble about what is ahead as well as preparation such as the removal of makeup. (Unless you are having a full body session; that could take just over an hour.)  If you are having a single area like half arm or then sessions can last anywhere from .

The laser used during the stay within your skin for a full 24 hours afterward and therefore, in order to avoid bacteria and creating acne, you will want to avoid that would increase your core body temperature, such as going to the gym, saunas or hot baths. So take full advantage, skip the gym or yoga for the day, and put your feet up!.

Whilst having the treatment, you practitioner will advise you about the best to your skin. However, you may want to avoid to the sun and sunbathing in . Moreover, if you have been on holiday or developed a tan, you will need to wait for this to fade before beginning .

Unfortunately one of the is other types of hair growing longer. However, this shouldn’t be too much of a concern as the will be able to advise you if your hair isn’t suitable for the treatment or if there could be possible side .

Certain beauty have chemicals that could cause complications during the treatment process and therefore scrubs, creams and glycolic acid should be avoided for two days before and after treatment.  If you are unsure bring your cream in or take a picture on your phone so you can show it to the practitioner.

Similarly, you should refrain from any chemical peels for around two weeks before and after the laser process and wait 1-2 weeks after until you apply a fake tan.  This will ensure that you get the best .

Also during the process, you may feel more comfortable being and therefore we would shaving rather than plucking, waxing or any hair. and waxing can damage the skin and cause complications with the of laser hair removal treatment.

This is true, the treatment only requires the hair to be dark enough to draw the laser and there are that are safer for those with darker skin. For best results ensure your clinic are using the best machines on the market.

You do not want to take any risks when it comes to you health. The machines on the market are either or Cynosure.  They are the Rolls Royce of laser hair world and cost about the same as a Rolls Royce!. If you see cheaper prices and are tempted, then just be sure to ask the clinic what machines they use. Laser can be bought online or from the far east for a few thousand pounds. You really don’t want to be treated by them as they are not as powerful and will take longer so you end up paying more and, most importantly, can potentially put you at risk.

For the majority (around 90%) of people, they see a permanent drop in the growth of hair on their area however fluctuations in an individual’s hormones can sometimes cause further hair growth which might require additional visits.

You should discuss this with your practitioner during your initial .  Most people are happy when they discover the laser and have thrown away the razor!. There really is no looking back. Many are happy with the results, the time and money saved, and not having to wax or shave any more!.

We hope we have up some of your questions or queries laser hair .  Lots of us rely on the internet, social media or friends and family to find out about things these days and sometimes that can lead to more uncertainty.

If you still have about laser hair removal the best thing to do would be to book into .  You will be able to your and goals with an who would have treated many people with a similar background, skin tone, hair type and history to yours. They can also a patch test on your skin to check your suitability.

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