(Updated for 2019)
Shaving, waxing, and tweezing are all only temporary solutions to getting rid of embarrassing body hair, but laser hair removal, or LHR, can be a long-lasting solution to unwanted facial and body hair so your skin is always smooth and hair-free.
The summer may be over, but that’s all the more reason to start planning your laser hair removal sessions now.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
Laser hair removal works by directing focused light energy at the hair follicles under your skin. The light emitted by the laser is absorbed into the pigment of the hair follicle, causing a portion of the follicles to die off permanently. Laser hair removal is safe for your skin, and topical anesthetic can be used to help with any discomfort.
The treatment can be performed on almost any part of the body, and is commonly used on the face, around the bikini area, back and underarms. One session can last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the area being treated. After treatment, the hair from the affected follicles will fall out, leaving your skin hair-free.
Why Fall and Winter Are the Best Times to Start
The cooler months are best for laser hair removal because LHR works best on untanned skin.
Fall and winter are ideal times to start your laser hair removal sessions. Hair grows in phases, so the follicles usually require 6 to 9 sessions spaced a few weeks apart to achieve the best results. It’s also advised that you avoid sun exposure on treated areas following a laser hair removal session.
Starting LHR treatments during the cooler months of the year can help ensure that by the time next summer rolls around, you’ll be ready for that beachwear. Bikini season may be over for now, but it’s never too early to start preparing for next year.
Start your journey to smooth skin now. Contact us online or call our Tampa office at (813) 872-6093 to schedule your laser hair removal appointment.
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
