If you are tired of waxing appointments and shaving, you can eliminate unwanted hair through laser hair removal treatments. New York laser hair removal uses laser energy to target your hair follicles and prevent growth. The treatment is quick and requires little downtime enabling you to return to your daily routine.
Areas to treat
Laser hair removal treatments can address unwanted hair in the following body parts:
- Face
- Underarms
- Chest
- Back
- Legs
- Bikini line
How to prepare for the treatment
During the initial consultation, your dermatologist will give instructions on how to prepare for the procedure. Common instructions include avoiding direct sun exposure and using bleaching products in the treatment area. It would also help to avoid plucking or waxing and applying products to the treatment area.
While it is great to avoid shaving the area to be treated, your dermatologist requires the hair to be very short to prevent burning.
What to expect during treatment
During the treatment, your specialist will expect you to wear clothes that encourage access to the body parts that require treatment. Although the treatment is tolerable, your dermatologist can apply a numbing cream if you have low pain tolerance. Your specialist might provide you with special goggles to protect your eyes from the effect of laser light energy.
When you are ready, your specialist will use a handheld device to deliver the laser energy on your skin. You might feel skin-tugging, meaning the device targets your hair follicles to prevent hair from growing back.
The duration of the treatment will depend on the size of the body part. Your underarms and face require the least time, while your back or legs can take around one hour to treat.
Recovery
Your dermatologist will give you recovery tips to help you achieve outstanding results. During recovery, you should avoid applying moisturizers, deodorants, or other products for the first 24 hours after treatment. Common side effects of the procedure include redness and bumps, which will disappear on their own.
The following are tips to help you recover successfully:
- Avoid plucking or scratching the treated area
- Avoid sun exposure
- Use gentle cleansers on the treatment area
- Exfoliate to speed up the process
Benefits of laser hair removal treatments
Laser treatments are convenient, especially when you want to prepare yourself for an outing or event quickly. If you are in a hurry and consider shaving your legs, you might waste a lot of time preparing yourself in the bathroom. On the other hand, laser treatments are a long-term solution because you need to shave regularly or attend regular waxing appointments.
Laser hair removal treatments are cost-effective, considering that they produce permanent results. After the desired number of treatments, you might not need to visit your dermatologist, as is the case with waxing.
If you want to reduce your hair permanently, visit Manhattan Dermatology for laser hair removal treatment. The specialists at the center will evaluate your needs and offer a suitable hair removal solution. Call or book your appointment online to get rid of unwanted hair permanently.
