Key Takeaways
- Laser hair removal at Wise Med Spa can treat underarms, bikini line, legs, back, neck, chin, and more.
- After a full regimen of 8 to 12 sessions, most patients experience an 80 to 90 percent permanent reduction in hair growth.
- Results from each session take two to three weeks to appear, with maintenance treatments sometimes needed annually.
- Skin must not be tanned and the area must be cleanly shaved within 24 hours before each treatment session.
- Redness and puffiness for 24 to 48 hours post-treatment is normal and sunscreen should be used on treated areas.
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What actually happens during
Who is a good candidate for the treatment?
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What areas can be treated?
The most common treatment areas are the underarms, bikini line, legs, neck, and back. However, patients can also treat the chin, above the lip area, sideburns, and essentially any other area where unwanted hair growth occurs.
What about the results and upkeep?
Results from each treatment will take two to three weeks to notice, but after a full treatment regimen of 8-12 sessions, most people report an 80-90 percent permanent reduction in hair growth. Hormone fluctuations can cause some hair to come back, and depending on your individual case, it might be best to keep up with maintenance treatments once or twice a year.
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How should you prepare for
In order to get optimal results, there are a few things to remember when preparing for an upcoming
First and foremost: The skin can not be tanned, neither artificially nor naturally. It is unsafe to get
The treatment area needs to be cleanly shaved within 24 hours prior to the treatment, so the laser can get to the root of the problem: the hair follicle. Otherwise, unpleasant hair burning smell can occur during the visit and the treatment can be less effective.
No tweezing, waxing, threading, or plucking of the hair can occur for 8 weeks before the treatment. The same applies after getting
You shouldn’t wear makeup, lotion, deodorant, or sunscreen on treatment day. If you happened to have some on when arriving for your appointment, kindly let us know so we can clean the area prior to the treatment!
What should you expect during and after the treatment?
You’ll be wearing specially designed goggles to protect your eyes, and laying back comfortably in the treatment chair.
The treated area may be red and puffy for 24-48 hours post-treatment, and icing the skin is recommended if you feel discomfort. The skin will also be a bit more sensitive, so loose clothing is recommended. Regardless of the weather, sunscreen should be used on the treated areas that are exposed, to ensure sun damage doesn’t occur.
