The weather is finally getting warmer. You’re putting on your favourite dress for brunch with the girls. But when you look down…uh oh. The hair on your legs has grown back already. You think to yourself, “how’s that possible? I only shaved two days ago!”
For many of us, having unwanted body hair is irritating enough. Not to mention having to frequently wax, shave or pluck to get rid of it. If you’re looking for a way to remove body hair permanently, then laser hair removal may be the best option for you.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal utilizes a medical laser to damage hair follicles and halts the growth of body hair permanently. Most people experience a 90% reduction in hair growth after treatment.
This procedure can be done anywhere on the body other than the eye area. Typically, four to six treatments spaced four to eight weeks apart are needed to achieve the desired effect.
Types Of Laser Hair Removal
True Laser
Specific wavelengths of light are emitted slowly to maximize absorption by the melanin in hair follicles. This method is traditionally most effective for people with lighter skin tones and darker hair. However, with advancements in technology, it is now suitable for most skin types.
IPL
IPL, or intense pulsed light, is technically not a laser treatment. It utilizes broad-spectrum light to scatter unfocused energy on the area. Light from IPL is more easily absorbed by hair follicles, but it can result in less effective destruction since it’s less focused. Hence, IPL treatments usually require more sessions than the true laser method. IPL is generally only suitable for people with very light skin.
Benefits Of Laser Hair Removal
Here are some advantages to laser hair removal over other hair removal methods, such as waxing and shaving:
- Long-term solution: laser hair removal is your best bet for permanent unwanted hair removal. Shaving and waxing are both temporary.
- An exact procedure: the precise laser beam only targets unwanted hair and does not damage the surrounding skin. If some hair does grow back, it will be very fine and light.
- No ingrown hairs: no more painful ingrown hairs commonly experienced after shaving, waxing and epilating.
Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?
No. Most patients describe the feeling like a rubber band snapped against the skin and much less painful than waxing. The dermatologist will also use ice to numb the area before and after treatment.
Are you looking for a reputable laser hair removal service in Vaughan? Our qualified and professionally trained medical aestheticians at Enriched Med Spa can help you. Call us today and say bye-bye to your razor!
