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.

What Is Body Contouring?

If you need a little bit of help shaping your body, body contouring is a treatment that can help. This treatment will eliminate fat and shape areas of your body while tightening your skin. Non-surgical options use cold, heat, lasers and other methods to eliminate excess fat and reshape or contour a specific area.

It’s important to note that body contouring is not an alternative to exercise and a healthy diet; it is meant to help shape your body when you have difficulty getting rid of stubborn fat. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we can’t seem to lose those last extra pounds—body contouring can help in these situations.

Our bodies can sometimes store stubborn fat, and body contouring will target the areas where the toughest fat resides. Areas may include the arms, thighs, buttocks and stomach; you will see visible results after just a few sessions!

Why is Body Sculpting Used?

People choose this treatment for a variety of reasons. Whether you want to attain a particular shape or feel that diet and exercise are not making a difference, body sculpting can help you achieve your goals. Body contouring can target most areas of the body. You must first schedule a consultation with a licensed body contouring specialist to discuss your medical history, medications, and goals. They will listen to your expectations and will tell you whether or not your goals are realistic and if this treatment is right for you.

Body sculpting has several advantages, including a younger, thinner appearance and more toned muscle definition. You will also achieve smoother skin, and some patients will see noticeable results in a few weeks; others may notice a difference in a few months.

Ideal candidates will be close to their desired weight and want to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat resistant to diet and exercise. Again, body contouring is not intended as a solution for weight loss, and candidates should be close to their ideal weight. Eligible clients will also already have a healthy routine in place.

If you have tried everything and cannot get rid of stubborn fat, it may be time to consider body contouring treatments. Non-surgical options do not use needles, and no downtime is required for recovery, which means you can book appointments around your busy schedule. Fat cells are removed in stages, and results will improve with time.

Body Contouring in Vancouver

If you think body contouring treatments are right for you, the experts at Estheticly can help. We can schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and offer several treatments, including body contouring, skin tightening, microneedling and microblading. If you are in North Vancouver, contact us at (604) 603-7546 for more information!