Is the Laser Hair Removal treatment painful?

At Estheticly, our V-IPL laser treatments with innovative cooling make the process less painful and more comfortable yet effective for our clients.

How much time does it take?

Three key factors decide the duration of the treatment that include - The area that requires treatment - The thickness of the hair - The colour of the hair When people visit Estheticly, our skin experts analyze these three factors and then state the duration. The number of sessions required to receive the lasting results also depend on the mentioned factors.

How long does hair removal last?

After every laser hair removal session, you see a significant change in the treated area. The growth of hair reduces in that area and eventually the laser hair removal gives you permanent results.

Is there anything I need to do before a laser hair removal treatment?

1. Avoid the prolonged sun exposure and stay away from things that darken your skin like sunbathing, tanning bed, etc. We recommend our clients to avoid the sun exposure for two weeks before and after the treatment. 2. If you are on medication that anywhere links to making your skin sensitive to the light, we recommend you to talk to the medical practitioner or inform us so that you are guided better regarding whether it is the right time for this procedure or not. 3. Laser hair removal treatment cannot be done for the areas that are sunburned or if you have a tanning spray on. 4. Lastly, we ask the client to shave the area 24 hours before the laser hair removal session.

What happens after the treatment?

Generally, after the treatment you experience swelling or redness of the treated area. Moreover, the area may get a bit sensitive to touch. Sometimes, the treated area feels like a little sunburned. All of this is normal. To relieve any kind of discomfort, we advice our clients to use a cool compress or aloe gel. Usually, the redness and swelling start disappears within a few hours of the treatment.

What can I do after the treatment to help with the effects and healing?

We advise you to avoid direct sun exposure and take proper care of the treated area by regularly moisturizing and not using any scrubs or exfoliants on the treated area.

Chemical Peels and Facials

Firstly let us all let you know that your acne won’t magically disappear when you want to act like it isn’t there or it isn’t a distraction. We know how painful it can be to wake up every morning and find a new pimple or red spot on your face, especially if your skin is sensitive and easily irritated. We don’t want you to think that your body isn’t good enough because of some acne or red marks on your face. Washing your face is extremely important if you are looking to start the first steps to having beautiful and glowing skin. Washing your face is the first step to reducing the risks of becoming acne-prone, but you can also use chemical peels and facials, which will help to rejuvenate your skin and bring back that glow that you have been missing.

Chemical peels can help increase your skin’s appearance and how your skin reacts to different conditions. There is no surprise that many of us have skin that hates being exposed to the sun for extended periods. When our skin gets irritated, this just causes a continuous cycle of acne, but chemical peels can help slow down that cycle. Chemical peels and facials help reduce skin inflammation and are generally used to remove oil buildup in your pores.

Many people do not know before getting their first facial done that blackhead buildup can cause your pores to be blocked. During a facial, your specialist will remove these blackheads to access your pores and add products and supplements which will help to clean out the dirt and oil in your pores. When your pores are open, this allows for a smoother and easier process to occur in order to get rid of acne. Many people will have breakouts after facials, which is completely normal because the treatment has allowed dirt and oil deep in your pores to escape.

When finding treatments that will work best for your skin type, it is important to consider how your skin light reacts to these treatments. When you have a deep clean on your skin for the first time, it is normal to fear what might come next. If you are looking for skin tightening or skin tag removal in North Vancouver, then make sure to contact Estheticly today at 604-603-7546.