FAQs
People have been plucking, waxing, and tweezing unwanted hair for decades. But when laser hair removal technology came to be in the mid-1990s, it changed the way that we groom.
Over the past twenty years, laser hair removal has become the go-to method for stopping unwanted hair growth and even though it’s been around for quite some time, people still have lots of questions about it.
Today, we’re answering all of your laser hair removal FAQs. Here are the answers to some questions you’ve been dying to ask.
Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?
For most people, laser hair removal does not hurt. However, it all depends on your threshold for pain. Most people say that it feels like snapping a rubber band against the skin. But if you’re overly sensitive to pain, you may experience some minor discomfort. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the discomfort. Prepare properly and follow our aftercare. This will reduce pain and provide the most effective results.
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How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Laser hair removal involves the use of laser pulses. These pulses emit light into the skin that destroys the root and follicle of the hair. When the root and follicle are destroyed, hair can no longer grow. For this process to work, the hair must be targeted during an active growth phase. However, individual hairs usually grow at different rates. Therefore, it takes several treatment sessions to capture every hair in the growth phase and produce optimal results.
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How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Last?
Some people see permanent results, while some people may need a touch-up treatment every six to twelve months. Results vary depending on your hair type and skin type. Proper preparation and aftercare can also affect how long the results last.
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How Do You Prepare for Laser Hair Removal?
To prepare for laser hair removal, avoid plucking, waxing six weeks prior to your first treatment. Avoid sunbeds/high sun exposure for two weeks before and after treatment. In the days before treatment, avoid taking medications such as blood thinners, NSAIDs, and pain relievers. Take a shower before treatment and razor shave 24 hours before your treatment, don’t apply any lotions, moisturisers, or sunscreens to the skin.
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Can You Get Laser Hair Removal on Any Part of the Body?
Laser removal can be performed on any area of the body except the eyelids. The most popular treatment areas are the legs, back, arms, chest, upper lip, underarms, and bikini area .
You can also get laser hair removal on your ears, nose, scalp, forehead, eyebrows, and other parts of your face.
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Can Anybody Get Laser Hair Removal?
Anyone can get laser hair removal, regardless of skin colour or hair type. However, people with light skin and dark hair tend to see faster and better results than people with light hair or a darker skin tone. Any man or woman can have the treatments, though pregnant women should wait until after they’ve given birth to begin their sessions.
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How Many Laser Hair Removal Treatments Do You Need to Get?
In most cases, you’ll need between six to ten treatments although this isn't a guarantee. These treatments are spaced out four to six weeks apart. The waiting period is necessary to target every hair follicle while it’s in an active stage of the growth cycle.
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