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.

The Microneedling Procedure: Can It Reverse Aging?

Microneedling is a very effective anti-aging treatment that can successfully reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and texture. When done by a professional, microneedling can reverse the signs of aging by increasing collagen and elastin levels.

Not sure about this treatment? Here is everything you need to know about this procedure:

What is Microneedling?

This is a state-of-the-art procedure in which tiny needles prick the skin to eliminate scarring, marks and lesions on the face or body. The minor wounds created by the tiny needles will trigger your body to produce more collagen and elastin to heal the wounds left by the procedure. After a few sessions, your skin will look younger, and there is no downtime associated with microneedling treatments. Results are natural and will improve with time.

Microneedling is less expensive than laser treatments and is a safer option for your skin because it is less invasive.

What to Expect During your Microneedling Session?

Each procedure will last anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes, and numbing cream will be applied to the treated area. This will prevent you from feeling any discomfort during your session. Once the cream takes effect, the Esthetician will move a tool with tiny needles over the area to create thousands of microscopic channels in your skin. This can cause bleeding, but this is normal and is part of the treatment. Microneedling is generally done on the face, but can also be done on other body parts.

After your Microneedling Session

You will be able to go back to your day as soon as the session is over because microneedling uses the body’s growth factor to smoothen the skin, which means there are fewer side effects and downtime. Even if you experience extreme redness after treatment, irritation should subside in the following days.

It’s essential to keep your face clean after microneedling sessions. Your face will be full of minor wounds that can become irritated, and this is why it is recommended that you go straight home. Follow all aftercare instructions given by the professional who completed the treatment until your skin heals.

Conclusion

Microneedling is a popular treatment because it is effective, and you will immediately notice results. Do you wish your skin was smoother or tighter? Are you trying to reverse the signs of aging? Microneedling can help in these situations, and the experts at Estheticly can provide you with more information. We offer several anti-aging treatments and will discuss whether microneedling treatments are suitable for your skin.

We will listen to your skin concerns and desires and discuss which anti-aging treatments work best for your skin. We specialize in microneedling treatments in Vancouver, and you can contact us at any time at (604) 603-7546 to schedule a consultation!