Laser hair removal is safe and effective. However, we understand you might still have questions about this permanent form of hair removal. What exactly is laser hair removal, how does it work, and what can you expect? Here we answer the most frequently asked questions!
In our previous blog, you've already read that the abbreviation laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In other words: destroying hair follicles through light pulses. Because this can be done so precisely, the pigment in the hair follicle is destroyed without damaging other skin structures.
To understand how this works exactly, you need to know that your hair goes through different growth stages. This cycle consists of a growth phase, an active phase, and a resting phase. The laser treatment destroys the hairs that are in the growth phase. These hairs never return.
However, not all hairs are in the same stage at the same time. Moreover, hair follicles in the resting phase don't contain pigment, which means they cannot (yet) be destroyed. This is why multiple laser treatments are necessary.
Yes, laser hair removal is completely safe. The method is approved by the American Food and Drug Administration – a strict watchdog that monitors these types of medical developments worldwide. It has also been determined that the term permanent hair removal may be used for laser hair removal because long-term scientific evidence has been provided.
A treatment is virtually painless. A laser pulse lasts about a second and feels like a tingling sensation. On more sensitive areas of the skin, such as the upper lip, the pulse might feel like a quick prick.
After laser hair removal, the skin may be somewhat redder and slightly swollen for a few hours. This disappears on its own. Because a laser treatment is always built up slowly and professionally, side effects will be minimal. Very rarely, there is a small chance of temporary pigment changes and injuries.
Every skin is different, and therefore every treatment journey is different. Everyone needs multiple laser treatments, but the result is always the same: smoother, hair-free skin. Some small hairs may remain, but these are thinner and lighter in color.
Curious about your personal treatment journey with laser hair removal? Contact us!