Laser hair removal is a procedure that will permanently reduce hair from almost any part of the body. It is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed. If you need to regularly pluck, shave or wax unwanted hair to have smooth skin, laser hair removal is a great option. A consultation with our expert at Pender Medi Spa can help you decide if laser hair removal is right for you.
Hair has three growth stages, and laser hair removal is most effective during the growing stage. This means in a certain area, the laser will remove the hair in the growing stage and leave the other hair. This is why it takes multiple treatments depending on the size of the area before it is hairless. Laser hair removal is quick and precise. Small areas, such as the chin or upper lip, may only take a few minutes to treat. Larger areas, such as the legs or back, may take up to an hour.
Unwanted facial hair is common for many women. They may spend hours plucking hair from their eyebrows, upper lip, and chin. Men also want to remove facial hair between the eyebrows or in the beard area. We have special treatments for every facial area.
Removing body hair takes more time because of the large surface area. It may take more treatments to remove all the hair from a large area, such as the chest or back, because some of the hair is in the resting or falling out stage and the treatment only removes hair that is in the growing stage. Our experts recommend that treatments are about one month apart. On larger areas, we can cover more hair at one time. On the face, we may target single hairs.
Removing hair from the bikini area is also quick. Some people may shave their underarm area every day. Laser hair removal is a good solution for this, as well. The legs are another popular area that women may shave or wax often.
The hair is treated when the laser light interacts with the pigment in the hair, causing it to affect the hair follicle. It was once believed that laser hair removal was more successful on dark hair and fair skin. However, new technology has developed lasers that work on any skin and hair color.
To learn more about how laser hair removal can benefit you, visit Pender Medi Spa in Vancouver. We can evaluate your unique situation and then determine if this treatment is right for you. Contact our office today to schedule your appointment.
