Shaving, waxing, and tweezing are all good ways to remove unwanted hairs, but compared with these hair reduction methods, laser hair removal offers greater benefits for those who want longer-lasting results.
How exactly does laser hair removal work, and what are its long-term benefits? Here’s what to expect from this treatment, and how to request a consultation for this procedure at North Shore Med Spa on Long Island.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that can reduce or remove undesired hair nearly anywhere on the body. It uses light-based technology to target and destroy hair follicles in areas with unwanted hairs. After several treatment sessions, the hair in these areas stops growing or becomes far less noticeable than before laser hair removal.
When Does Someone Usually Get Laser Hair Removal?
Any time of year is a good time to get laser hair removal, especially if unwanted hairs are causing general discomfort.
Some get laser hair removal prior to important events such as weddings and family reunions to look their very best, while others may seek this treatment to save time and money that would otherwise be spent on depilatory creams, razor blades, and waxing services.
How Does It Work?
The light-based technology used in laser hair removal is attracted to dark-colored pigments and has the ability to locate and target hairs that are dark in color. A beam of highly concentrated light is directed at the shafts inside each of these hair follicles, which heats up and damages the follicles to prevent or reduce future hair growth.
Laser hair removal is typically recommended for those who want to remove thick, dark, and coarse hairs. This treatment usually produces the best results during the fall and winter seasons when skin is not heavily tanned, given how tanning may increase the risk for skin discoloration.
What Are the Benefits of Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal produces a countless number of benefits for those who want a convenient, easy, and non-invasive way to remove undesired hairs.
Benefits of laser hair removal include:
- Low cost. The cost of razor blades, depilatory creams, waxing sessions, and other hair removal supplies can add up over several years, but the total cost of laser hair removal is often far lower.
- More free time. Laser treatment sessions usually take between 30 and 60 minutes and produce permanent or long-lasting results, while other hair removal methods require routine maintenance several times a week.
- Reduced risk of ingrown hairs. Tweezing and shaving can sometimes result in ingrown hairs, but laser hair removal does not produce this side effect.
- Less pain. Shaving with a new blade can sometimes lead to nicks and cuts that bleed easily, while tweezing and waxing can be extremely painful and unpleasant. Many patients report that laser hair removal is virtually painless compared to other hair removal methods.
- Reduction in hair anywhere on the body. Laser hair removal can target and destroy hairs nearly anywhere, including the underarms, arms, bikini area, legs, face, and neck.
How Does It Pay Off?
One of the greatest payoffs of laser hair removal is that it produces long-lasting results or permanent results, in some cases. Results often last for several years and gradually become more noticeable with time as the targeted hair follicles go through their growth stages.
The average cost of laser hair removal is $697, according to the latest data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This cost may seem high at first glance, but in actuality, it is far less than the total cost of razor blades, waxing treatments, and other hair removal products over the course of a lifetime.
Laser hair removal is available at many medical day spas and cosmetic treatment facilities. This service may also be combined with other aesthetic treatments, such as hand rejuvenation and facial fillers, for those who want to achieve an overall younger-looking appearance.
North Shore Med Spa offers a wide range of aesthetic services, including Long Island laser hair removal. Contact us today at (516) 441-5110 to request a consultation and learn more about all of our medical day spa services.