Laser Hair Removal Specialist in Colmar, PA

Laser hair removal has been touted as a permanent solution to hair removal, but this isn’t entirely accurate. Laser hair removal results do last significantly longer than shaving or waxing, but it is not a permanent solution. When the hair does grow back, it comes back finer, lighter, and with less hair in the treated area. During laser hair removal, the hair follicles are heated up and damaged by using high-heat laser beams to stop the growth of new hairs. This damage to the hair follicles will temporarily disable hair growth from beneath the skin’s surface. Laser hair removal will reduce the overall number of hairs in the treated area, which can give the appearance that it is permanent. Laser hair removal works best on darker hair against light skin tones due to the laser targeting the color of the hair.

The length of a laser hair removal appointment will vary depending on the area of the body that the hair is being removed from. Small areas, such as the upper lip, can be done in a matter of minutes, whereas larger areas, such as the legs or back, can take an hour or more. After the initial treatment, you will see a reduction in the number of hairs in the affected area. You may also notice hair shedding from the area for a few days after treatment. The treatment itself will last anywhere from two to eight weeks before patients start seeing hair growing back in, but in reduced quantities. Patients will require additional follow-up treatments to see significant, near-permanent results with their hair removal. It will depend on the individual cases and how the patient responds to the treatment, but on average, it takes three to eight sessions to see drastic results and a significant decrease in the amount of hair growing back each time.

Everyone has a different tolerance level when it comes to pain, and laser hair removal is no exception. Each patient will experience a mild level of pain or discomfort based on their tolerance level for pain as well as the sensitivity of the area being treated with laser hair removal. If you are getting hair removal done on a sensitive area, the specialist performing the procedure can potentially apply a numbing cream to the area to help with any potential pain that could be the result of the sensitive skin. The procedure itself uses high-heat laser beams to damage the hair follicles underneath the skin’s surface. This may or may not hurt, but it may feel uncomfortable. After the procedure, patients can experience mild discomfort, including redness or irritation that can be described as similar to sunburn. It is a good idea to talk to your specialist before seeking laser hair removal treatment, as your specialist will be able to let you know if there are any medications or medical conditions you have that could interfere with the laser hair removal treatment. Certain medications or medical conditions have adverse side effects from laser hair removal treatment.

Laser hair removal’s primary benefit is reducing the need to shave or wax areas of your body for the long term. While laser hair removal is not permanent, it can drastically reduce the amount of hair growing in an area during the treatment. It also changes the hairs that do grow in, making them lighter and growing back at a much slower pace. Laser hair removal works particularly well on individuals with light skin and dark hair, which is a huge benefit for this group as the contrast between the skin and hair makes the hair very noticeable. This treatment can also be performed on any area of the body where hair grows, saving time and money over the long term on waxing, shaving, and any other hair removal method.

Interested in laser hair removal? Laser hair removal gives you lasting results and leaves your skin softer than before. Lansdale Plastic Surgery Clinic offers effective laser hair removal, so talk to our team today about the procedure and benefits. For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2405 North Broad Street, Colmar, PA 18915. We serve patients from Colmar PA, Montgomeryville PA, Lansdale PA, Skippack PA, Harleysville PA, Hatfield PA, Blue Bell PA, and surrounding areas!