Individuals who want an alternative to tweezing, shaving, or waxing should consider laser hair removal. It is one of the most common cosmetic treatments in the United States, and studies report that there are more men choosing this treatment each year. Laser hair removal can treat the following areas:
- Back
- Chest
- Bikini area
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Legs
- Face
What Is the Procedure Like?
The treated area will be properly cleaned, and some individuals may have a numbing gel applied before the procedure. In most cases, numbing gel is applied to areas that are sensitive, which may include the upper lip or bikini area. If an anesthetic gel is applied, it typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes to take effect.
You will be asked to wear protective eyewear during the treatment, and the skin will be held firmly in place to ensure all of the unwanted hair is removed. The amount of time the treatment takes will depend on which area is being treated. For large areas, such as the legs or back, it can take up to one hour to complete the process. After the treatment, you will probably be given an ice pack to apply to the area as well as an anti-inflammatory cream.
What Is Recovery Like After Laser Hair Removal?
In most circumstances, laser hair removal doesn’t require any downtime. It is important to avoid the sun until the skin has healed, but you can resume all other activities immediately after the procedure.
How Long Will it Take to Notice the Results?
Most individuals will notice the results immediately after the treatment. However, the results after the the first treatment will depend on the area that is treated and the thickness of the hair. After the primary treatment, most individuals report a 10 percent to 25 percent reduction in hair. It is recommended to wait about four to six weeks between each laser hair removal treatment to ensure that the area has completely healed.
Typically, two to six laser treatments are needed for most individuals. After the series of treatments, many individuals will not have hair growth for many months. In addition, when the hair does start to regrow, it will be much finer and less noticeable, and the hair regrowth may also be lighter in color.
What are Benefits of Laser Hair Removal?
A few benefits of laser hair removal include precision and speed. The lasers have the ability to target specific areas and leave the surrounding areas undamaged. In addition, it takes less than one second for the laser pulse to target many hairs. Small areas, which include the upper lip and eyebrows, can be treated in less than one minute.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation appointment and see if laser hair removal is right for you! Anazao MD is conveniently located in Steamboat Springs, CO.