A common misconception with laser hair removal is that it will get rid of all your hair. In reality, laser hair removal treatments actually REDUCE your unwanted hair — anything that is markets as otherwise is simply not accurate. For this reason, clients that are not told the truth about the way that laser hair removal (or rather, reduction) works tend to be unsatisfied with their results. Usually, clients request to have their treatments done on their arms laser hair removal treatment, legs, armpits, upper lip, chin, and bikini line laser hair removal treatment in New York. You can get your hair reduced in virtually any part of your body, each will have its own unique treatment plan.
However, the effectiveness of the treatment may vary based on different factors. This is why it is important that your laser hair removal technician is transparent and thorough during your initial consultation. There is no “one size fits all” treatment plan since each person is unique with treatment variations being based on factors such as hair type and even genetics!
So why didn’t your laser hair removal work? Here a couple of possible explanations:
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1. Hair type and color
During the treatment, the intensity is adjusted to target certain pigmentation that should be dark enough to be contrasted with the skin. The more the contrast, the easier it is for the laser to pinpoint the hair follicles and burn them. What does this mean in terms of hair color? Essentially, lighter-colored hair is more difficult for the laser to effectively target them. This is also an issue with clients that have darker skin tones. In terms of hair type, rough and coarse hair have more prominent hair follicles compared to the less distinctive hair follicles of fine and smooth hair.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that if you don’t have fair skin and dark, coarse hair you can’t get laser hair removal treatment. Rather, you will just require a more personalized treatment plan. At Laser Nurse, we take personalized treatments very seriously and are very transparent about what can and cannot work with your hair type.
2. Your natural hair growth rate
Understanding the life cycle of your hair growth is very important to have explained to you in your consultation. To put it simply, hair goes through three stages of growth:
- The Growing Stage (Anagen)
- The Regression Stage (Catagen)
- The Shedding/Resting Stage (Telogen)
Laser hair removal only targets hair follicles that are in the first (anagen) growing stage, which is why several treatments are needed to effectively burn all the hair follicles that are missed in other treatments. Most people have similar hair growth rates or cycles, but this can also be different from person to person. To have the most effective treatment, your sessions have to be spaced out relative to your hair growth cycles, which is a factor we take into consideration when planning your hair treatment at Laser Nurse.
3. Undiagnosed hormonal imbalance
Having a registered nurse do your treatments is valuable because we will be able to tell if your excess hair growth might be related to a hormonal imbalance. If this is the case, we would suggest you do a medical evaluation prior to your laser hair treatment. Signs that your excess hair growth is due to hormonal imbalance include sudden hair growth, obesity or acne problems, or a family history of hirsutism. Some causes of excessive hair growth that can overcome laser hair removal results include Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), post-menopause, and a family history of hirsutism.
4. Improper preparation before the treatment
Sometimes the client may not be told the proper preparation protocol needed to be followed before a laser hair removal treatment. Here are the important things to remember before every treatment:
- Shave 1-2 days before your treatment in the area that you plan to have laser hair removal done to allow the energy from the laser to absorbs into the hair follicle.
- Do NOT tweeze or wax within 1-2 weeks before your first treatment or between your next treatments because this removes the hair follicle.
- Avoid tanning to allow for maximum contrast between the pigmentation of your hair and your skin
If this protocol is not follow, it is more likely that the results will not be satisfactory. Before your first treatment, Laser Nurse will make sure that you understand every step of the protocol and will answer any questions you might have.
5. Your body part requires a different level of treatment
Different parts of your body respond differently to laser hair removal, which is why it is so important to have a personalized plan. Laser Nurse makes sure that these differences are takes into account when deciding on how to treat different parts of your body.
6. Untrained practitioner
Regulations for training requirements and qualifications vary by region and state, which is why you should always make sure that you do a background check for your laser hair removal technician. If your practitioner is insufficiently train, you might experience burned skin and hair, or unsatisfactory results! Laser Nurse is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience. So your care guarantee in the hands of an attentive and professional technician.
7. Medications interfering with hair reduction
Medications such as Danazol, Phenytoin, Minoxidil, Cyclosporine, DHEA, Testosterone, Anabolic Steroids, and Glucocorticoids can interfere with your hair reduction results from laser hair removal treatments. If you are taking any of these medications, you should consult your doctor about finding an alternative medication. Laser Nurse is a registered nurse, so sharing more information about the medications you take will be helpful in determining what works best for you.
Here at the best laser hair removal services NYC, we specialize in providing safe and effective laser hair removal with Lynda, a laser hair removal registered nurse with over 20 years of experience. With attention to detail and comfort at the forefront of all our treatments, Laser Nurse promises a personalized experience for each of our clients at an affordable rate.
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