Laser hair removal can be an excellent alternative to the constant maintenance of temporary hair removal methods. There are many misconceptions about what laser hair removal can do, and educating yourself about some of the lesser known facts is the best way to help you decide if you’d like to move forward with treatments.
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Saves Money in the Long Run
It’s true that in the short-term, you may feel as if you’re spending a lot of money on laser hair removal when shaving or waxing is so much cheaper up front. The fact is, over a lifetime of investing in razors, shaving creams, aftershave lotions or waxing treatments, laser hair removal can be the most economic option for maintaining a smooth, hair-free appearance.
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Results Differ Depending on Skin Tone and Hair Color
Because the amount of energy absorbed by the hair follicle depends on the color of the hair contrasted with your skin tone, not everyone will get the same laser hair removal results. The best candidates have light skin and dark hair. That said, nearly anyone can benefit from laser hair removal, but some patients may need more treatments than others.
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You Have to Let Your Hair Grow Back between Treatments
Between your laser hair removal treatments, you’ll need to allow your hair to grow back. This is because the laser must catch the hair at different phases in the growth cycle in order to disable the follicle.
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You May Wish to Maintain Your Results with Annual Touchups
While laser hair removal results can be permanent, you may wish to touchup your results annually to maintain the most hair-free look. Some patients may not achieve a completely smooth outcome if some follicles were not reached by initial laser treatments.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
