THE WIFE Guide: Laser Hair Removal

As a WIFE  shaving, tweezing and waxing can be a major pain in the ass, not to mention time consuming. It may be time to consider Laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is the process of removing unwanted hair with pulses of a highly concentrated laser into the hair follicle, the pigment absorbs the light and destroys the hair. The average number of visits necessary to see permanent hair reduction is four to six—but some people respond well in two sessions, while others need a dozen. THE WIFE’s friends over at Le Jolie Medi Spa have complied all the information you need if you’re thinking of trying laser hair removal for the first time. Sessions start at 80.00, visit Le Jolie Medical Spa for more information. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal:

• Laser hair removal is more than just ”zapping” unwanted hair. This is a medical procedure that requires trained professional.
• If you are planning on undergoing laser hair removal, you should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for six weeks before the treatment. The laser targets the hairs’ roots, which can be temporarily removed if you wax or pluck.
• You should also avoid sun exposure six weeks before the treatment. Sun exposure can make laser hair removal less effective and can cause complications after the treatment.

What to Expect During Laser Hair Removal:

• Just before the procedure, your hair that will be undergoing treatment will be trimmed to a few millimeters above the skin surface. The laser equipment will be adjusted according to the color, thickness, and location of your hair being treated as well as your skin color.
• Depending on the laser or light source used, you and the technician will need to wear appropriate eye protection
• It will also be necessary to protect the outer layers of the skin with a cold gel or special cooling device. This will help the laser light penetrate the skin.
• Next, the technician will give a pulse of light to the treatment area and watch the area for several minutes to make sure the best settings were used and to check for bad reactions.
• When the procedure is completed, you may be given ice packs, anti-inflammatory creams and lotions, or cold water to ease any discomfort. You may schedule your next treatment four to six weeks later. You’ll should continue getting treatments until your hair has stopped growing.

What to Expect After Laser Hair Removal:

• A few days after the treatment, the treaded area will be sensitive and feel and look similar to a sunburn.
• Over the next few weeks, the treated hair will fall out.
• Make sure to keep the treated area out of the sun and or wear sunscreen to prevent discoloration.
• Other rare possible side effects are: redness, swelling and scarring.

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

• Laser hair removal is useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other areas.
• Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.
• Ninety percent of patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to five session
• Laser hair removal will give you softer, smoother skin after each treatment. Even the small percentage of hairs that do not go away are lighter in color and thinner.
• You’ll save money and time by not having to buy razors, shaving cream, etc.
• Laser hair removal is an effective treatment for ingrown hairs. No more irritating skin and red bumps caused by those nasty ingrown hairs. – Le Jolie Medi Spa for THE WIFE