What To Expect At Your Laser Hair Removal Appointment

When lockdown 1.0 first hit, questions surrounding the upkeep of our hair and beauty routines were rife. Many of us resorted to DIY haircuts, manicures and facials almost immediately, but the topic of body hair was a prickly one especially when discussing of laser hair removal.

For those well versed on laser hair removal, you’ll know the essentialness of timing and consistency. For the treatment to be especially effective, you need to firstly ensure you’re using clinical-grade technology, like that offered by Soprano Ice Titanium machines. Then, you need to commit your time: this means regularly attending your course of six to eight treatments, every six weeks.

These are the cornerstones of a successful laser hair removal journey. The result? Baby smooth, hairless skin, which often also resolves keratosis pilaris concerns and pigmentation. Yes, and yes.

If you’re ready to start your laser hair removal journey, there are a few things to note. Here’s everything you need to know before you begin.

What Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is the process of permanently reducing the growth of hair by exposing hair follicles to pulses of light, which work to destroy the root of the hair, i.e. the bulb.

Does Tech Matter?

There are several different laser hair removal machines that work to reduce hair growth and each uses different laser wavelengths.

“The wavelength will make some lasers better for certain types of hair,” says Maria Dinopoulos, founder of Pulse Laser Aesthetic Clinic. “Some are safer for individuals with darker skin tones and some produce better results on specific areas of the body than others. The technology of each specific machine will also determine how comfortable the treatment will be for the individual.”

Types Of Lasers

While clinics use various machines to conduct laser hair removal treatments, there are three predominant laser wavelengths that machines use to target melanin in the hair follicle.

Each wavelength indicates the depth at which the laser can reach beneath the skin’s surface and is suited to different hair and skin types.

Alexandrite – Can go 755 nanometers into the skin and is better for lighter, finer hair which doesn’t have much pigment.

Diode – A nice middle ground which sits in between the Alexandrite and Nd: Yag lasers. It reaches a depth of 810 nanometers and is a good all rounder as it can treat many different hairs types, but is not able to reach those that are deep seated.

Nd: Yag – Sits at the top end of the spectrum and goes 1064 nanometers into the skin. It is known to be better for deeper skin tones and those with thick, dark hair. It can also treat hair at its deepest level.

The Soprano Titanium laser system is one of many machines and uses a unique “in motion” technique to gently heat the hair follicles.

“This, together with an in built ICE cooling mechanism, cools the skin simultaneously whilst treating, making it much more comfortable and safer than other lasers with very little risk of any adverse effects,” says Maria.

The Soprano Titanium has three different laser wavelengths built into the handpiece (most laser machines only have one), which means it can effectively treat all hair types of varying thickness and density.

What To Expect From The Treatment

Most people require a minimum of six to eight treatments performed at strict intervals of four weeks for facial areas and six weeks for body areas.

The hair will need to be shaved prior to treatment and only shaving is permitted throughout a course of laser treatment. No other forms of hair removal are recommended as this may affect how well the treatment works.

There is no downtime whatsoever so you can return to your daily activities immediately. Unlike other systems, The Soprano Titanium can also safely treat tanned skin, provided the skin is not sunburnt or has not had very recent exposure to sun or UV light.

Laser Hair Removal Results

There is a lot of science involved in this treatment, naturally given you are essentially trying to rewire your hair’s growth pattern.

“Only hair that is actively growing at the time of treatment will be permanently damaged by the laser.”

“Usually, only 20% of our hair is in this growth phase at one time and so a course of treatments is required to try and catch each follicle in this phase. As a result, expect an 80-90% reduction in hair growth after a course of six to eight treatments. The great thing is, any hair that is still growing will be thinner and lighter, and barely noticeable,” notes Maria.

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