Have you spent years thinking about whether you should get laser hair removal? Some deem it expensive, while others feel uncomfortable letting a stranger get up close and personal with various areas of your body, including the most intimate parts. But, for those who need to shave and wax frequently, imagining an end to the hassle, time, inconvenience, and ingrown hair can make laser hair removal seem like an incredibly worthy option.

Before delving into the basics that’ll help you decide whether it’s finally the time to take the plunge, let’s keep one thing in mind: Body hair is nothing to be ashamed of as opposed to the long-standing social constructs surrounding beauty. Whether it’s Laser Hair Removal Edmonton, micro-needling, body contouring, or any other beauty procedure, they’re all an extremely personal choice.

At Lipstick Empire LaserSpa, we encourage people to get laser treatments to get rid of the face and body hair to simplify their personal hygiene and beauty routine. Ready to make life just a tad bit easier? Put on a pair of protective glasses and brace yourselves for what’s next. Here’s the full tea on various things to know before going under the light.

Laser Hair Removal 101

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

As one of the most effective ways to remove unwanted hair from the face and body, lasers send a specific wavelength to the hair at the bulb to target the melanin, the pigment that colours the hair. Using selective photothermolysis, the laser light searches for dark pigments in the hair follicle gets locked into the follicle, and then thermal injury then eliminates it. It’s important to consult an experienced professional to determine which wavelength will suit your skin type and color. If the settings aren’t accounted for accurately, they can cause burns and damage to the skin. However, the procedure is non-invasive and doesn’t require any cuts in the skin. You can get it on most parts of the body, but the most common areas that people prefer to get lasered include underarms, pubic and bikini areas, back, legs, hands, and face.

Why Laser Hair Removal?

• Lasers offer utmost precision. They selectively target the coarse, dark hair while ensuring the surrounding skin remains undamaged.
• It’s super speedy! Each laser pulse takes only a fraction of a second to treat several hairs at the same time. This means the laser helps treat an area approximately the size of a dime every second.
• It’s predictable. Most patients see a tremendous difference after an average of four to seven sessions. Our laser expert will help you understand the step-by-step process and what to expect during and after each appointment.

Preparing For The Procedure

After your consultation, you’d likely be asked to shave a day or two before your appointment. You should strictly avoid self-tanners or tanning before and after the treatment. Discuss any medications that you take with the professional aesthetician honestly to avoid any potential adverse effects.

On the day of the appointment, it’s recommended to avoid using any topicals, deodorants, makeup, and other products you may use on your skin. Be sure to check with the expert about any other things you should or shouldn’t do before or after the laser sessions.

What To Expect During The Procedure?

When you reach Lipstick Empire LaserSpa, a professional will help you be comfortable. Once you’re settled, they’ll clean the area and provide protection goggles or glasses you’ll need to wear during the procedure. They’ll also wear protective eyewear as they treat your skin with the laser. The procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes up to an hour or so, during which you might smell burning hair or smoke and feel a series of stings. Most people report feeling like a rubber band was snapping against their skin, but this depends on the machine used.

Which Machine Is Best For Laser Hair Removal?

There are two basic types of laser hair removal machines and techniques—the Straight Laser Systems and the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). Typically, IPL lasers only weaken the hair follicle; they don’t permanently destroy it. This means you’ll be needing more sessions, especially if your hormones cause more hair to regrow. At Lipstick Empire LaserSpa, our extensively trained professionals use the GentleMax PRO Straight Laser System. It’s a Health Canada and FDA-approved procedure which destroys the growth centre within the hair follicle, leading to the clients seeing lasting results in minimal sessions.

How Many Sessions Are Needed?

This isn’t a one-and-done deal, which means it’s going to take a few visits to see unwanted hair eliminated from a certain part of your body. For most people, it takes four to seven sessions to see dramatic results over time. However, this depends on the area being treated. Areas with thinner, finer hair are difficult to target. Hence, they require more extensive treatments or, if the skin colour is close to the hair colour, it can also take more sessions.

But for most people, our buy five get two free offer works like magic! They see drastic results while saving plenty of money that they can use on other skin tightening, skin rejuvenation, and relaxing anti-aging facials or other treatments. Wait, there’s more. By getting this incredible offer, you can also benefit from other savings, such as $50 touch-ups on smaller areas and $100 for larger areas for as long as one may need them. Wow, this just keeps getting better!

A Note on Aftercare

Maintaining a healthy skincare routine after the laser sessions is important, too. The skin gets more vulnerable to visible light and ultraviolet rays immediately post-treatment. We can’t overemphasize the importance of using sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage from exposure. If there’s prolonged skin irritation or redness, you can use a mild topical clean to reduce inflammation and the risk for hyperpigmentation. Our professionals will apply a cooling jelly during the sessions to keep your skin from overheating. You can use moisturizers and cool compresses to target the look and feel of sunburnt skin. However, makeup can be applied like usual the next day unless the skin is blistered.

Over the next few weeks, the treated hair will fall out naturally. You can also discuss your skin rejuvenation goals with our team during your free consultation. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge treatments, including body contouring, skin tightening, laser hair removal, micro-needling, and more in Edmonton, Alberta.

We also offer Glow Pro facial memberships designed exclusively to tailor all your skincare needs while helping you maintain your best complexion through various monthly facials and maintenance treatments, along with mind-blowing savings!

From hydra booster to hydra advanced peels jelly masks, eye patches, lymphatic drainage, and chemical peels, you can trust our experts for various high-tech treatments that can be tailored to suit your relaxation, pampering, and Skin Rejuvenation Edmonton goals.

Give us a call at 587.523.5477 to book a session from our extensive selection of services to make sure your skin isn’t only hair-free but also radiant, healthy, and glowing, just like it does when you take a selfie using your favourite Instagram filter!