Laser Hair Removal Results: What Should You Expect?

Laser hair removal results are not the same for everyone. Some people may suffer burns or blisters and others may experience exactly what they went in to treatment for. The results of laser hair removal and what you should expect are different for each part of the body you are having hair removed. For instance, if you are having hair removed from your lower arm versus facial hair the results may be different.

There are many factors to think about when you are having laser hair removal. Is it right for you? The normal results of laser hair removal are to have your hair permanently removed. If you are having hair removed from your back, shoulders, and arms. You should only need to go in for 1-3 treatments to get the results you are looking for and to never have to shave the hair again. Facial hair for men can be persistent when it grows. This might mean several treatments. The hair will slowly start to fall out and look patchy in spots until it finally stops growing in.

The results of laser hair removal in any area of your body is that the laser kills the hair follicles causing the hair to never grow back in the treated area. For some people with fine and thin hair, they may only need one treatment. For those people with thicker and coarser hair several treatments are needed to kill the follicles.

The laser used on the skin to kill the follicles will cause your skin to look like you have a sunburn, this is normal. Some people have even been burned by the laser due to their darker skin tone. The lighter skin tones work best ensuring no burn. It is rare, but people have been known to develop blistering in the areas of hair removal as well.

Laser hair removal results in no longer having to shave or use other methods of hair removal. There are certain results to be aware of that are possible can happen to you. You should work with your technician who will be doing the laser treatment and follow all instructions given for before and after treatment for the best results.