What is Facial Laser Therapy?
Laser hair removal is a noninvasive option for both women and men to remove unwanted hair to help you look your best. It is a technique that uses highly concentrated light to penetrate hair follicles. The laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair shaft in the follicle-generating heat which damages the follicle to inhibit future hair growth.
Successful hair removal usually requires 4-8 separate treatments spaced 3-6 weeks apart. Because all of your hair follicles have different growth cycles, you should expect to see a noticeable reduction in hair growth after 2-3 sessions.
Candidates for Facial Laser Therapy
Many people, men and women alike, can get Facial Laser Therapy, nevertheless, it is worth mentioning that people with tant or dark skin are not good candidates, although, nowadays, there are specific laser devices that can be used for this skin-typed-people successfully.
However, people with blonde or white hair, unfortunately, are not good candidates for this as they lack the pigment necessary for treatment.
So the best candidates are;
- Those who are healthy with no skin problems such; rashes, infections, open wounds.
- People with dark hair and light skin.
- People with thick hair follicles.
Pre-Facial Laser Therapy Instructions
There are some simple tips that must be followed before the session;
- It’s important to choose a board-certified physician with experience in laser technology.
- Refrain from using skin products, soup, or makeup products a while before the session.
- Shave the facial hair, by a razor, just before the session, do not waks it or pluck it at least for six weeks before.
- Stay away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Consume a good amount of water to keep your skin moist awhile before the session.
Stages of Facial Laser Therapy
Step 1: Preparation
Step 2: Laser Hair Removal
Step 3: Placing ice-cold compresses
Post-Facial Laser Therapy Instructions
After the procedure, your skin may be red and irritated for a short time, it is normal, you don’t have to worry about it, but you need to know how to take care of it;
- Stay away from all sources of heat or sunlight for two weeks at least.
- Keep your skin moist, by drinking a lot of water.
- Apply the topical cream your doctor dictated, to protect your skin as it heals.
- It is important to use sunscreen a few weeks following the procedure.
- Do not use any products that may irritate your skin.
- Avoid plugging or waxing the treatment area as general.
