Laser therapy is a good way to remove unwanted hair and hair. Unlike shaving and waxing, with laser therapy, your skin won't burn, redden, or break. Technically, laser therapy is known as a permanent hair and hair reduction process. Although this therapy does not completely remove hair and hair on the treated body parts, the growth of hair and hair on these parts of the body will be reduced so you do not need to shave too often. You can use laser therapy to safely remove hair from most parts of your body, such as your legs, armpits, groin area, chest, and even your face (except your eyes). Follow these steps to ensure you get the most out of this expensive therapy. Keep in mind that after laser therapy, you will need to attend several additional therapy sessions.
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Method 1 of 2: Preparing for Therapy
Step 1. Make sure laser therapy is right for you
Laser therapy will mark and break down the melanin (the color pigment in hair) in the hair follicles so that the hair will fall out. Therefore, laser therapy is suitable if your hair is coarse and dark in color. If your hair is red, blonde, gray, or white, this therapy may not work.
- Laser therapy may not be effective in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, or people with other hormone problems.
- Talk to your doctor if you are taking certain medications (especially antibiotics or drugs you are just starting to take) and want to do laser therapy. Some medications have the side effect of photosensitivity, which can cause your skin to burn after therapy is finished.
Step 2. Consult with a laser therapy technician before doing therapy to check the health condition and suitability of the hair condition with therapy
The suitability of therapy will be tested through a patch test. After performing a patch test, the technician will determine the appropriate therapy for your skin and hair type.
Step 3. Avoid tanning the skin before starting therapy
After the compatibility test, avoid sun and tan beds for at least six weeks before therapy.
If your skin darkens during treatment, your skin may be charred and cracked after treatment
Step 4. For six weeks prior to therapy, avoid pulling hair at the roots, either with tweezers, wax, bleaching, or electrolysis therapy
Laser therapy will target the hair roots. Therefore, if you pull the hair at the root, the laser will not be able to find the hair.
To regulate hair growth before therapy, shave. Or, you can use a hair removal cream that only lifts the surface of the hair
Step 5. Avoid caffeine 24 hours before therapy
Make sure you feel calm before and during therapy. Consuming caffeine will make you feel tense and worried.
Step 6. Shave before starting therapy
When you consult for the first time, the technician will tell you when it's time to shave. Generally, you are advised to shave 1-2 days before starting therapy.
As strange as it may sound, shaving is an important step before starting therapy. The laser will target the active hair, and after you shave, the hair will return to the active phase
Step 7. Clean the skin before therapy
Take a shower with a mild soap, and make sure all the makeup and dirt on the skin has been removed.
Method 2 of 2: Knowing What to Do Post-therapy
Step 1. Avoid sunlight for at least 6 weeks after therapy is completed
Laser therapy will make the skin sensitive, and sun exposure will complicate the hair removal process and follow-up therapy.
Step 2. Prepare for hair loss
After therapy, the targeted hair will come out of the follicle so that it looks like new hair growing. However, within 10-14 days, the hair will begin to fall out. You can remove the hair loss with a washcloth while bathing.
Step 3. Do not use tweezers or wax to remove hair
In the shedding phase, your hair should be allowed to fall out naturally. If some of the hair doesn't fall out, the root may still be alive and should be targeted for follow-up therapy.
You can shave after therapy. However, avoid pulling hair from the roots
Step 4. Follow further therapy
Laser therapy targets only active hair. Therefore, most patients must attend 4-10 therapy sessions to get the desired results. Generally, therapy is done every 1-2 months.
After the therapy is complete, you will notice the loss of hair in the treated body part. In addition, the hair that grows will become smoother, and the color will be thinner
Tips
- This hair removal process can be painful. When treated, let's say you're being pinched, or being exposed to a rubber band.
- Feel free to communicate with the laser technician, especially if you feel pain during therapy.
