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.

Does Skin Tightening Treatment on the Face Work?

As we get older, we will notice signs of aging on our faces, and it’s natural for skin to loosen because proteins like collagen and elastin, which are responsible for making our skin look vibrant, will depreciate. This can result in sagging skin on your neck, face and hands, although it is possible to get vibrancy back into your skin thanks to modern technology.

Skin tightening treatments can help you maintain younger-looking skin, and non-surgical treatment is quick and comfortable. You don’t have to undergo surgery for loose skin because skin-tightening treatments can turn the clock back and provide wonderful results.

Will this treatment work on the face?

Yes, skin tightening treatments are effective on the face and will improve the appearance of your skin. Radiofrequency skin tightening is an excellent treatment that can provide several benefits and utilizes radiofrequency energy to produce heat that targets the skin. Heating the deeper layers of your skin will induce elastin and collagen production because they will assume your skin is damaged, and your body will increase its production to make new cells to combat this issue. This will produce new cells to help your skin look thicker, firmer and more youthful.

This skin tightening treatment can safely get to the deeper parts of your skin to help improve its structure and tone. It can also help with lifting issues and safely treat patients with different skin tones without causing permanent discoloration.

Are skin tightening treatments safe?

If treatment is done by a certified professional, it is safe. The thermal heating effects of the treatment may cause burns if you are exposed to high doses, but a professional will ensure this does not happen. The equipment will be monitored and controlled by experienced practitioners who ensure the device only treats the targeted areas, creating optimal collagen and elastin production without overheating. Humans are exposed to low levels of man-made radiofrequency on a daily basis from cellphones, TVs and Wi-Fi, and skin tightening treatments that use radiofrequency are highly controlled.

Skin tightening treatments can eliminate wrinkles, give you a more youthful appearance, and fight sun damage—this versatility is why it is an excellent treatment for the face. Very low risks are involved, and little to no downtime is needed. Additionally, you will enjoy long-lasting results.

The efficacy and safety of skin-tightening treatments will depend on the skill and experience of the practitioner you select. You can rely on our team here at Estheticly because we have years of experience and have been serving clients in North Vancouver for many years.

If you are ready for younger-looking skin, contact us today at (604) 603-7546 to schedule a consultation!