Most of us are familiar with having unwanted hair on our bodies, and many of us spend lots of time meticulously shaving or waxing it off. If you were to calculate the collective amount of time in your life you’ve spent getting rid of hair, the resulting number of hours would surprise you. Here at Beautique Medical Anti-Aging in Knoxville, TN, our laser hair removal treatment is designed to save our patients much time and money in the long run.
Those of us who shave or wax regularly are all too familiar with the troubles these methods of hair removal can bring. Waxing is incredibly painful and needs to be repeated at least once a month, if not more. Shaving can irritate our skin and create razor burns or rashes. Both methods have costs that exponentially add up as well, but our treatment aims to solve all of these problems for our patients.
How Many Laser Hair Removal Appointments Should I Schedule?
The answer to this question won’t be the same for everyone and will depend on a few different factors. While some individuals with extremely fine hair might only need one or two sessions to achieve their perfect results, the vast majority of people will require at least two to three sessions and around six sessions at the most. At your one-on-one consultation with us, we’ll be sure to discuss a treatment plan that accomplishes your unique goals.
Those with denser, thicker, or more coarse hair will require more sessions. Those with larger target areas of the body, such as the legs, will also need multiple sessions. For most people, it’s best to schedule at least two appointments because the first time you come in, your hair will be actively growing and the treatment device cannot target the hairs that haven’t broken the surface of the skin yet. Additional sessions will ensure a thorough job is done.
How Frequently Can I Schedule My Appointments?
Since we want to target and remove as many hairs as possible, it’s a good idea to wait between appointments until your body naturally produces more. For most people, this will take about a month to six weeks. With about three to six appointments spread out every four to six weeks, your targeted area will stay smooth for much longer and you’ll experience optimal results.
Hair Removal 101
What Happens to the Hair During Laser Hair Removal?
We all have little tube-like sacs called follicles in our skin where hair grows. These follicles offer a stem for the hair to grow out of. Inside these follicles are bulbs that form at the base of each hair strand. If you were to view a hair strand under a microscope, you would notice the base is slightly wider than the tip. This is because the bulb is responsible for supplying the hair strand with what it needs to survive.
If the bulb is not damaged, the hair will continue to regenerate. This is why we need to shave and wax so often. The laser treatment is unique in that it’s able to painlessly and quickly uproot hairs while using heat to damage the follicle and bulb to prevent regrowth. When the device is placed on your skin, the laser converts light energy into heat which is then absorbed by the hair’s melanin.
Why Should I Choose This Treatment?
It Saves You Time and Money
Not only can you relax while we do the work for you, but you also won’t have to come in for return appointments nearly as frequently as you used to wax or shave.
Speaking of shaving and waxing, when you go with our treatment, you’ll save tons of money each year that you don’t have to keep buying razors and waxing kits.
It’s Painless
The device we use is called Gentle for a reason, and it’s expertly patented to only target hair without affecting the surrounding skin and tissue. Our treatment does not cause irritation to the skin like waxing can, and it certainly doesn’t leave behind any itchy razor bumps. Many common hair removal techniques are known to increase the risk of ingrown hairs as well, and our treatment is an excellent alternative if you are someone who frequently gets ingrown hairs.
It Thins Your Hair
Even if you only receive one treatment session with us, you’ll still reap benefits in the form of your hair being noticeably thinner in the problem area. There are some individuals who prefer to seek out our laser hair removal treatment not for complete eradication of all their hair, but simply to thin it out.
We have quite a few male clients who come in to have areas like their facial hair thinned out. This makes it easier for them to keep themselves groomed but doesn’t rob them of their ability to grow facial hair.
What Skin Types Is It Safe For?
It used to be that these types of treatments were best for those with light skin and dark hair. This was because the lasers operated by targeting the dark color of the hair and leaving the skin alone because of its light tone. With new technology, however, there are no skin types that are exempt from receiving treatment. This is especially true with the Gentle laser we use at our practice.
What Devices Do You Use?
We use Candela’s FDA-approved Gentle series of laser hair removal devices. They have over twenty years of experience in perfecting their devices and just as many years of positive treatment testimonials under their belt. We chose this brand not only for these reasons but also because it includes a Dynamic Cooling Device that briefly sprays the skin with a cryogen coolant before each pulse of the laser. This approach helps protect the patient’s skin and makes the session more comfortable.
The Gentle device we use is also fully customizable to further maximize the patient’s comfort during the appointment. This device produces the best results out of any other hair removal method, and the majority of our patients note that at least 80% of the hair in problem areas is completely eradicated after just three appointment sessions! Since the Gentle laser streamlines the treatment process and takes advantage of new technology, each session only takes an average of about twenty minutes.
Where on My Body Can I Receive This Treatment?
The short answer is that you can get this laser treatment done anywhere on your body where you have hair that you want to get rid of. Since the device is FDA-approved, it’s completely safe to use even in the more sensitive areas. We see most of our patients for common areas such as the face, legs, arms, the chest, and the private area. You can also seek this treatment out, however, for less-common areas you may not have considered.
We have helped patients stay hair-free in areas like the neck, the feet, the hands, the ears, the chin, and even the skin in between and surrounding the eyebrows. Women frequently have laser hair removal sessions for upper lip and other facial hair, while we see men come in for their chest hair and thinning out their facial hair.
Am I a Candidate?
If you are tired of constantly shaving or waxing your hair only for it to keep growing back, you’re who this treatment was designed for. If you have sensitive skin or are prone to painful ingrown hairs, this treatment will be a huge relief for you. If you’re looking to save yourself thousands of dollars, or you want better results than shaving or waxing can offer, schedule your appointment with us as soon as possible.
Why Might Someone Be a Poor Candidate?
Our treatment is for just about everyone, and only those who have had serious or chronic skin conditions such as cancer in the past should exercise caution. As with any treatment or procedure you’re considering, it may be better to wait if you’re currently pregnant or nursing. Those with excessive scarring in their target areas may not achieve the thorough results that those with smooth skin can achieve.
Ditch Your Razor Once and for All
With a hair removal method that takes less time, costs less money overall, and produces far better results, you won’t want to return to your razor ever again. We’re awaiting your call if you’re ready to toss out the old methods in favor of the new and improved ones. Contact us today here at Beautique Medical Anti-Aging in Knoxville, TN for your one-on-one consultation. We may be located in Tennessee, but patients from all over the world are discovering us.