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.

Rid Yourself of Acne

Acne is something that makes us all feel insecure, whether it’s at work, school, or being around friends. Acne is something that all gets the best of us at times, and we all will experience some form of acne in our teen years. Almost everyone has likely had a large pimple or zit when they were younger.

It is something that did not look good, and you probably tried to get rid of it yourself hurriedly in the morning before leaving home. Popping your pimples and zits leads to improper healing, which can cause acne scarring. Sometimes we can’t help ourselves, but it’s important to remember that they will go away at some point. When dealing with acne, you want to ensure that you are doing everything to accommodate your skin type.

Remember that everyone’s skin is different, and tutorials you may have watched online may not work for you. People will constantly tell you to stay hydrated and drink water, which isn’t for no reason. Keeping yourself hydrated with plenty of water daily helps keep your face hydrated and healthy.

When you drink water, this reduces dirt and oil buildup in your pores which reduces acne over time. Make sure to avoid touching your face and pimples; we know this can be hard to do, but all this does is irritate the skin on your face even more. When you touch your face, you also do not know if your hands are clean or dirty, so it is best to make sure that you are letting your facial pores breathe. Make sure to tread carefully when it comes to at-home remedies, we know that you may want to save money, but this doesn’t always work for people.

If you use toothpaste to treat pimples, there is a chance that this will only irritate your skin more. If you are trying to get rid of your acne, it is important to ensure that you find useful and easy ways to take care of your skin. It is important to ensure that you stay hydrated and eat healthily.

It is also essential that you are using products that are natural and safe for the skin. If you are looking for skin tightening, skin tag removal, or laser hair removal in Vancouver, then make sure to contact Estheticly at 604-603-7546.