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.

Should You Get Laser Hair Removal?

Advancements in technology have allowed for many new treatments in the beauty industry, including laser hair removal. This treatment can remove hair from any part of your body and is growing in popularity because of its effectiveness.

If you are unhappy about your body hair and want to get rid of it, laser hair removal is an option you should consider. Whether this unwanted hair is on your legs or your face, laser hair removal will prevent the need to shave or wax, and you will have smooth and hairless skin through a simple process performed by licensed and certified laser technicians.

Laser light will be applied to the area of unwanted hair, and the pulses of light emitted by the laser will attack the hair and its follicle. This procedure destroys the hair at its root to prevent it from growing back. Multiple treatments will be required to capture each hair during its growth phase, and you will need to attend several sessions for this treatment to be effective.

If you are looking for permanent hair removal, you should get laser hair removal and here are the reasons why:

It’s Fast and Precise

This treatment is the quickest way to get rid of unwanted hair permanently. Most sessions will take minimal time, and once you are done with the initial batch of treatments, you will only need touch-up sessions down the road. Laser hair removal is ideal for those who want to target and remove specific hairs because laser technology is incredibly precise.

Less Painful Than Most People Think

Laser hair removal is a lot less painful than other hair removal methods, and you will be able to endure the session without any problems.

Remove Hair from Any Part of Your Body

Laser hair removal can be performed on any part of the body, with the exception of eyelashes. Areas that are hard to reach, like your back or bikini area, for example, can be easily treated with a laser, and you won’t have to deal with the pain of waxing.

No More Ingrown Hairs

Other methods of hair removal can cause ingrown hairs. With laser hair removal, this won’t be a concern because the treatment destroys the hair at its root, preventing pesky hairs from growing back in or curling back into the body to become ingrown hairs.

A Long-Term Hair Solution

Most people will see permanent and lasting results with laser hair removal, and even if you need a touch-up down the line, this is still one of the best long-term solutions available. At the very least, you will see a permanent reduction in hair growth which will be easier to maintain.

If you are interested in laser hair removal, the experts at Estheticly can provide you with more information. We specialize in several treatments, including microneedling, skin tag removal, microblading and more. We serve clients all over the North Vancouver area, and you can contact us anytime at (604) 603-7546 to schedule an appointment!