Laser Hair Removal
If you’re not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted Hair, Laser Hair Removal may be an option worth considering.
Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in Canada. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorbs the light. That destroys the hair from its root.
Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line, Leg, Back and other areas.
Precision: – Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.
Speed: – Each Pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every pulse. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less than 5 minutes, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.
Predictability: – Most patients have permanent hair loss after an average of four to eight treatments.
How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal first visit
Laser hair removal is more than just ripping unwanted hair from the skin. It is a medical procedure that requires training to perform and carries potential risks.
As you are planning on undergoing laser hair removal, you should limit plucking, waxing, threading, and electrolysis for two to four weeks before treatment or consultant with our technician for exact timing. That’s because the laser targets the hairs’ roots, which are temporarily removed by waxing, threading or plucking.
You should also avoid sun exposure for six weeks before & after the treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications after treatment more likely.
What to Expect During Laser Hair Removal
Just before the procedure, your hair that will be undergoing treatment will be trimmed to a few millimeters above the skin surface. The laser equipment will be adjusted according to the color, thickness, and location of your hair being treated as well as your skin color.
Depending on the laser or light source used, you and the technician will need to wear appropriate eye protection. It will also be necessary to protect the outer layers of your skin with a cold gel or special cooling device. This will help the laser light penetrate the skin.
Next, the technician will give a pulse of light to the treatment area and watch the area for several minutes to make sure the best settings were used and to check for reactions.
When the procedure is completed, you may be given ice packs, anti-inflammatory creams or lotions, or cold water to ease any discomfort. You may schedule your next treatment three to eight weeks later. You’ll get treatments until hair stops growing.
Recovery and Risks
After the treatment, you may feel redness or swelling. Cool compresses and moisturizers may help. If your face was treated, you can wear makeup the next day unless your skin is blistering.
Over the next month, your treated hair will fall out. Wear sunscreen for the following month to help prevent temporary changes in the color of the treated skin.
Skin Rejuvenation
Our face is one of the unique features of our entire body. However, as we age, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging appear. Age, sun exposure, smoking, and other factors can all contribute to this appearance. Many people have been seeking cosmetic surgeons or dermatologists to find how they can recapture their youth skin. Cosmetic procedures offer several techniques that can help restore a youthful appearance to faces. These are known as facial rejuvenation treatments.
With the increasing popularity of facial rejuvenation, it is important that you research and understand different issues like what the procedure can and cannot treat, inherent risks, costs, and other factors. Keep in mind, cosmetic surgery is just that – a surgical procedure whose results cannot simply be erased. While the information contained in the website will provide you with an introduction to facial rejuvenation. For more detail please consult with our technician. Some important elements you should understand regarding this procedure include the following:
Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation Treatments
These treatments cannot stop your face from aging, but it can take years off your appearance by reducing the number of wrinkles and other signs of aging. Benefits can vary depending on the type of treatment used. While some procedures offer no downtime, others have longer lasting results.
Who would best Represent an Ideal Candidate for Facial Rejuvenation Treatments?
Those people looking to enhance the appearance of their face would represent an ideal candidate for facial rejuvenation treatments. Although reasons vary from person to person, the more common include:
- Enhancing the appearance and boosting self-confidence.
- Becoming less self-conscious about appearance.
- Achieving smoother looking skin.
- Removing unsightly skin conditions (i.e. age spots, uneven pigmentation, spider veins, etc.).
- Regaining a more youthful look.
However, the prospective person must also be aware that laser treatment is designed for improvement, not perfection. A person should have realistic goals and expectations for their facial rejuvenation treatments. Be sure to discuss your reasons for wanting to undergo this treatment with the technician during your consultation visit. This will also help determine your candidacy for the procedure.