How to Maximize Results of Laser Hair Removal | Westport Dermatology & Laser Center (2024)

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How to Maximize Results of Laser Hair Removal | Westport Dermatology & Laser Center? ›

An easy way to do this is to shave and exfoliate the area of skin we are treating every two weeks. Shaving and exfoliating can increase follicular activity, making the following laser treatment more effective. Another tip suggested by experts is to pay attention to hair growth during laser hair removal treatment.

Shave before each treatment:

Shaving removes the hair above the skin surface, allowing the laser to target the hair follicles directly. Shave the area thoroughly 12-24 hours before your appointment to ensure the best results.

First and foremost, the fastest way to get the results you want is to keep your appointments. This treatment is most effective when you attend several appointments spaced one month apart. Because hair grows in cycles, you will need to be sure each hair follicle is treated each month to adequately stunt hair growth.

Showcasing customer testimonials and before-and-after photos can massively boost consumer trust in your laser hair removal services. It's not just about stating what you offer but showing the outcomes you've achieved.

Ginkgo biloba can, however, increase the risk of skin damage after laser hair removal by making the skin more sensitive to light. It is advised that you cease taking supplements containing gingko biloba at least two weeks before having laser hair removal.

This process (called 'stimulated emission') allows you to increase the intensity of light. Bouncing the light between two carefully-aligned mirrors will drive a chain reaction of excited atoms exciting other atoms, triggering the formation of a cascade of identical photons and amplifying the light more and more.

If you have only attended a few sessions, one of the most likely reasons to why you have yet to see a desired response to laser hair removal is that you need more treatment sessions. This is usually the case if you are noticing a reduction in hair or thinning of hair.

If you saw a less than stellar result on your last treatments it could have been due to not being in the hair growth stage in the cycle during time of procedure. Hormonal imbalance while undergoing laser treatments can stimulate increased hair regrowth.

Why is my laser hair removal not strong enough? ›

The pigmentation of the hair follicles must be dark enough relative to the skin so that the laser can pinpoint the hair follicles and burn them. If the hair follicles have too little pigmentation (white hair, light red hair, or light blonde hair), it will be difficult for the laser to properly target them.

Shaving and exfoliating can increase follicular activity, making the following laser treatment more effective. Another tip suggested by experts is to pay attention to hair growth during laser hair removal treatment. Some localized areas may grow more quickly than others. This is a detail to share with your provider.

If you feel like your hair isn't shedding at all, this could be due to a few factors. In some cases, the hair may be too light, the treatment intensity too low, or the hair might be in the wrong growth stage. Our laser hair removal experts can assess your progress and make necessary adjustments to your treatment.

Even though laser hair removal is aimed to destroy the hair follicles, in some cases the laser can actually stimulate hair production. This can occur when the energy levels applied during your treatment are too low.

If you saw a less than stellar result on your last treatments it could have been due to not being in the hair growth stage in the cycle during time of procedure. Hormonal imbalance while undergoing laser treatments can stimulate increased hair regrowth.

First, you cannot increase the wavelength AND get a higher frequency at the same time unless the laser beam exits a higher index material and shifts frequency at the same time.