Hair Removal with Laser
If you’re looking for a more permanent way to achieve soft, smooth skin and banish razor burn and ingrown hairs, laser hair removal is a convenient and effective solution.
As you know, Summer will be here before you know it, which means shorts, skirts, bathing suits, and tank tops. However, wearing warm weather clothes often involves shaving, waxing, and plucking unwanted body hair.
However, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Continue reading as we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about laser hair removal.
What Areas Can Be Treated with Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive procedure that can be used to reduce hair growth on virtually any part of the body.
It’s an excellent option for women and men, and popular treatment areas include underarms, bikini, legs, arms, chest, back, neck, and face.
Can Cutera EXCEL HR Treat All Skin Types and Tones?
The Cutera EXCEL HR is one of the newest and best lasers that can eliminate unwanted hair.
One of the key advantages of this device is that it can safely treat all skin types and tones, ranging from fair to dark complexions.
That being said, please avoid sun exposure or self-tanners prior to your laser hair removal session, as recently-tanned skin can increase the risk of blisters or burns.
Are All Hair Types Well-Suited for Laser Hair Removal?
Because laser hair removal works by targeting melanin in hair follicles, hair must contain shades of brown or black to be effective. Consequently, gray, white, and blonde hair is not well-suited for this treatment.
Additionally, peach fuzz on the face typically does not respond to laser hair removal.
How Many Treatments Are Recommended for Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal gradually thins and reduces hair growth with each session and produces cumulative benefits.
To achieve optimal results, a series of 6 treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart is recommended to coincide with maturation of hair follicles.
Is the Treatment Painful?
Most patients find laser hair removal to be a fast, efficient, and fairly comfortable procedure. For many areas, the treatment can be performed in a matter of minutes and feels similar to a light snapping of a rubber band against the skin.
A majority of men and women report that it’s much more tolerable than waxing, plucking, or threading.