Laser Hair Removal (2024)

FAQs

Laser Hair Removal? ›

The results vary from patient to patient. The color and thickness of your hair, area treated, type of laser used, and color of your skin all affect the results. You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment. To remove the hair, most patients need 2 to 6 laser treatments.

Generally, clients need about two to six laser treatments in order to completely get rid of hair.

At The Cosmetic Clinic, as a rule of thumb, to help permanently reduce your hair growth, you will need to visit us in clinic for a laser hair removal session every 2-4 weeks, for a minimum of 6-12 treatments. For the face, the growth cycle is faster so usually to start with a visit ever 2 weeks is required.

Some patients will begin to see hair falling out and slower growth just after their first session, however, for most patients, they'll begin seeing results in 4-6 sessions. At Aesthetica, we recommend 12 treatments for optimal results spread out 4-6 weeks apart.

Each part of the facial and body area has a different growing cycle, so hair reduction will vary depending on what stage your follicles are in at the time of the treatment. After each treatment hair is reduced hence it is important to complete the course of 10 treatments and at consistent intervals for best results.

If treatment is stopped before all of the hair follicles have been destroyed, some may continue to grow. It is important to complete the recommended treatment plan to achieve the best results. Sometimes, the patient sees hairs are thicker and darker after the treatment when they have original light and fair hair.

All areas of the body need six sessions to start. The Brazilian is a hormonal area and generally needs 6 to 12 sessions to see a 75% to 98% reduction in hair growth. Sessions are spaced 5 weeks apart until the hair growth cycle begins to slow. After 4 to 6 treatments sessions are spaced 6 or 7 weeks apart.

If you treat the area in every 2 weeks, you are simply treating too soon and essentially just shooting heat against the skin, but not destroying anything. So you should definitely not to laser in every 2 weeks. Not mention undergoing laser too frequently can lead to skin irritation, burns, or other complications.

In rare instances, laser hair removal may cause thicker, darker hair to grow or regrow in an adjacent area to the one being treated. This condition is known as paradoxical hypertrichosis. Paradoxical hypertrichosis can occur anywhere on the face or body.

Yes, you can shave in between each laser hair removal treatment. During your course of treatment, you can shave any unwanted hair that may regrow. After your first laser hair removal session you will notice that you won't need to shave as much as before.

Should I laser my pubic hair? ›

' Yes, it is safe to laser the pubic area for most patients. It should be noted that this is one of the more sensitive areas when it comes to laser hair removal, but it is quick and effective. Many patients also believe it is overall less painful than waxing.

However, if you wait too long between treatments, hair follicles can be too long and won't sustain enough damage with light energy to stop growing hair. You may still experience an initial thinning, but those results will fade, and it won't be long before your normal hair growth is back.

If you must wax, it's safer to wait until the laser treatment is fully completed, typically after about 6 sessions. However, it's still advisable to avoid waxing in between sessions as it can reduce the effectiveness of the laser treatment.

The appearance of increased hair growth after laser hair removal can be concerning, but it's important to understand that this is a normal part of the treatment process. Hair shedding, hair growth cycles, and misconceptions about hair growth can all contribute to the perception of increased hairiness.

It is generally recommended to wait at least three or four days after laser hair removal treatment before shaving the treated area. This allows time for the skin to recover and reduces the risk of irritation. Some sources suggest waiting until shedding occurs, which typically happens a few days after treatment.

And yes, you may still notice some hair a couple of days after your session, but this is often part of the natural shedding process or due to hairs that were in a different growth phase during treatment. Remember, quality laser hair removal is an investment in your confidence and well-being.

Regrowth on the body

You'll continue to see hair during the course of laser treatments. Some of this will be regrowth, but much of it will be hair that hasn't yet been treated. Once your course of treatment is complete, you may not see regrowth for many years.

It's not permanent

For example, you may need a session to remove facial hair every 4 weeks, and for body hair every 6 to 8 weeks. There's no guarantee laser hair removal will get rid of all the hair.

Generally 6-10+ laser hair removal treatments are needed for most areas for laser to be successful. However, some areas may need more. Laser works best on hairs that are dark in colour and coarse in texture. Areas like the underarm, bikini and lower legs have a very high success rate.

3-6 Treatments | 4-6 Weeks

You could potentially get away with three treatments per leg and achieve your desired results. It's not uncommon to hear of people needing up to six treatments either; this is because the efficacy of laser hair removal depends on skin type, age, and other contributing factors.