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.

Understanding Hair Follicles and Hair Growth

Most people have unwanted body hair and turn to waxing, shaving and tweezing for removal. These methods will have to be done repeatedly to achieve a hairless look, and it can be challenging to keep up with these routines, which are both monotonous and time-consuming. If you’re tired of your hair removal routine, laser hair removal is the perfect solution for unwanted body hair. This method is safe; laser hair removal will provide you with a smooth, stubble-free body.

To decide whether this treatment is right for you, you must first understand what happens under your skin’s surface during your treatment, and the following guide will tell you everything you need to know about hair follicles and hair growth.

Hair Follicles

When you look closely at your skin, you will notice tiny holes called pores, and these little openings are the gateways to hair follicles, which are tube-like structures just under the surface of your skin. They are the birthplace of hair, and every strand of your body has a hair follicle. Protein cells accumulate and create a hair root, and the nearby blood vessels supply the nutrients it requires to grow. Hair strands will mature over time and reach your skin’s surface and beyond.

The shape of your hair follicles will determine the texture and appearance of your hair, and oblong follicles will create curly hair, while round follicles will create straight hair. Follicles also contain two types of pigment that will determine the colour of your hair, and as we age, our body will slow down its melanin production, and without the pigment, hair will turn white or grey.

Hair Growth

Hair goes through three different growth phases and then repeats the cycle throughout your life. These phases include:

Anagen – The growth phase. Cells in your follicles will multiply and divide rapidly during this active growth phase, and up to 90% of your hair will be in this phase at any given time. This can last 2 to 6 years, and the longer your hair stays in this growth phase, the longer your hair will grow.
Catagen – The transition phase. Follicles will shrink at the end of the anagen phase, and hair will detach from its blood supply. Growth with slow to a halt, and this stage generally last about 2 to 4 months.
Telogen – The resting phase. Your hair will fall out of the follicle during this phase, and even though this is called the resting phase, your follicles will work hard to generate new cells to maintain the hair growth cycle.

Laser Hair Removal in North Vancouver

This treatment is based on the theory that damaged follicles stop producing hair, and a professional can accurately target the source and render your skin hairless. Laser technology is used to target follicles, and a quick zap will destroy them to prevent them from growing hair in the future. Multiple sessions will be required to treat all the hairs as they cycle through the active phases, and this treatment can be used anywhere on your body, including the arms, legs, bikini area, armpits, back and face.

If you’re ready to throw away your razors in the trash and want smooth, hairless skin, Estheticly can help! We have been helping clients in North Vancouver for years, and our staff can schedule a laser hair removal appointment today.

If you want to be hair-free for good, call us at (604) 603-7546 to learn more about laser hair removal treatments!