About Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal comes without some of the complications of shaving, such as weekly maintenance, accidental cuts, and razor bumps. The team at Tural Aesthetics and Weight Management provides customized and comfortable laser hair-removal treatments in Fall River, MA. Book an appointment online or over the phone to plan your treatments today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses powerful light energy to eliminate body hair and delay its growth. Many people remove their body hair through other means, including shaving or waxing. If this is the case for you, laser hair removal can simplify your self-grooming routine. Laser hair removal also reduces ingrown hairs and helps you avoid razor burn.
Laser hair removal works because the heat from the laser targets pigments in both the hair and the follicle. The heat damages the follicle so it can’t grow hair, at least for some time.
Follicles respond best to laser hair removal during their growth phases. Since not all follicles are in a growth phase at the same time, you’ll need several laser hair-removal treatments to completely remove hair from a specific area. The team at Tural Aesthetics and Weight Management determines the number and frequency of treatments you should get.
Your body hair may eventually grow back, though it’ll likely be finer or sparser than before treatment. You can visit ural Aesthetics and Weight Management for follow-up treatments if or when treated body hair returns.
Which areas can laser hair removal treat?
You can customize your laser hair removal treatments to target the specific body hair you want to reduce or eliminate. You may be interested in treating body hair in areas you normally wax, shave, or pluck on your:
- Face and jawline
- Upper Lip
- Sideburns
- Chest
- Back
- Abdomen
- Legs
- Arms
- Bikini or Brazillian area
Laser hair removal is risky for areas in close proximity to your eyes, so many practitioners don’t treat eyebrow hair with this method.
How should I prepare for laser hair-removal treatments?
The team at ural Aesthetics and Weight Management invites you to the office for an initial exam and treatment consultation. During this visit, they review your medical history and ask about your laser hair-removal goals.
Before laser hair removal, you should:
- Avoid tanning beds and excessive sunlight
- Shave the areas a couple days before treatment
- Avoid bleaching the hair or skin
- Avoid harsh skin products like salicylic acid or retinol
- Clean your skin right before the appointment
The team tells you what to expect after treatment and how to manage any resulting skin irritation.