Laser Hair Removal

There’s nothing better during spring and summer than spending time outdoors and feeling the warmth of sunlight on your skin. But if you are living with unwanted hair, baring your skin can bring complicated feelings. If you’ve thought about getting laser hair removal, now is the perfect time to get rid of that unwanted hair and feel more comfortable in the skin you’re in.

At Maryam Collahi Medspa, we are here to care for all your hair removal needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Sessions Do I Need for Laser Hair Removal?

Everyone’s body is different, and different biological factors can impact how many sessions you need in order to fully remove your unwanted hair. Generally, clients need about two to six laser treatments in order to completely get rid of hair.

You can expect to see about a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after your first treatment. As you continue your treatments, more and more hair will fall out, and you’ll notice that it continues to grow back more slowly.

How Often Can I Have a Hair Removal Treatment?

Generally, clients can have hair removal every four to eight weeks. One factor to keep in mind in regards to future treatments is that hair does not grow at the same rate on different parts of the body. If you are having treatments on an area where hair grows quickly, such as your upper lip, you might have laser treatments every four weeks. If you’re having treatments done on a part of the body where hair grows slowly, like the back, you might only have treatments every 10 to 15 weeks.

Is laser permanent hair removal?

After having your full set of laser treatments, you will be hair-free for months or even years. If you grow hair again in the treated area, you will notice that it’s far thinner and less noticeable than your hair was prior to treatment. You may require occasional maintenance treatments in order to remain hair-free.

Can Laser Removal Help With Other Issues?

One great benefit of laser removal is that it helps with ingrown hairs. This is a miracle for people who tend to get ingrown hairs from shaving their legs or bikini area. Switching to laser removal won’t just get rid of the hair more effectively and permanently, but it will also give you clearer, smoother skin with less irritation.

Is There Any Downtime?

There is no downtime for this treatment. You should be able to go about the rest of your day normally without discomfort.

How Long Does It Take for My Hair to Fall Out?

The hair in the treated area doesn’t fall out immediately, but it will shed over a period of time: usually days to weeks.

Hair growth happens in cycles, and the repeated treatments work best when they target the follicles in the new-growth stage. As you continue having treatments, your hair will continue to fall out and thin until it’s gone. You might need maintenance laser treatments to keep your hair gone long-term.

What Body Parts Can Undergo This Treatment?

The most common locations to have laser removal treatment for unwanted hair are the legs, armpits, upper lip, chin, and bikini line. That being said, you can basically have this treatment done anywhere on your body except on your eyelids and the surrounding areas.

Get Rid of the Hair

It’s time to free yourself from the burden of unwanted hair. Laser hair removal is a painless and effective way to achieve long-term hair reduction so you can not only look your best but feel your best, too.

If you have any further questions about this treatment, or if you’d like to schedule a consultation, give us a call at Maryam Collahi Medspa 604-338-9434 or book your complimentary consultation here.

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Unwanted hair growing on some parts of the face and body is probably one of the most annoying things to deal with. If you like your skin to be smooth and silky, then laser hair removal is right for you. While shaving and waxing can do the trick, they are only temporary. If you are looking for a painless and long-term solution to your pesky hair, then you might like to consider laser hair removal treatment.

Laser hair removal treatments have increasingly become popular. It works by using concentrated light energy or laser that will be absorbed by the melanin in the skin. This light energy is then converted to heat energy that will destroy the hair follicles in the skin; as a result, hair growth will be prevented or delayed. If you are new to laser hair removal treatment, then these 5 essential tips will prepare you for your first session!

● Shave before the treatment
You might be thinking of doing your part on the day of your treatment by plucking or waxing your body. That is a big No-No. Do not attempt to pluck or wax your hair if you are planning to take laser hair removal treatment as it could hinder from achieving the best result. However, you can run a razor on the body parts that you want to be treated.

● Book multiple sessions for best result
All hairs are unique and have different granules. And laser hair removal treatment works best with darker skin tone and darker hairs. Know that only about 80% of your hair follicles will be destroyed with laser hair removal treatment. And it requires several sessions to achieve this result especially if you have lighter skin tone. So, if you want to enjoy a smooth, silky and hair-less skin for a long period of time, then prebook your sessions! For reference, client’s with dark hair will need about 8-10 sessions before your hair is permanently gone.

● Do not apply any products on your skin
If you plan to take laser hair removal treatment, then make sure to clean your body and face with any skin products including lotion. Skin care products contain components that might react negatively with a laser beam resulting in pigmentation and irritation, or worse, skin burns.

● Learn about post-treatment irritation
It helps to read and learn about laser hair removal before undergoing the treatment, especially its potential side effects. After the treatment, you may experience inconvenience such as swelling and irritation. These are all normal and will eventually go away in a few days. To get relief, apply a cold or warm compress on the treated area. You may also ask your doctor on how to deal with skin swelling and irritation.

● Avoid sun exposure
As annoying as they may be, the hairs in our skin have a purpose. In a way, it protects our skin from the sun’s direct radiation. With the hairs being removed by the treatment, it leaves your skin vulnerable to the harmful rays of the sun. After the treatment, your laser technician may advise you to wear sunscreen every time you step out into the sun or, if possible, avoid sun exposure.

For more information, Please contact us for further information about Laser Hair Removal or to book your appointment on info@maryamcollahi.com