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How long does your first laser session last?

The duration of a laser session will depend on the size of the area treated. Treating a small area like the underarms will only take ten minutes. On the other hand, an extra large area like the full legs will require a thirty minute session. A full body laser hair removal session will take up to two hours.

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Laser hair removal is an aesthetic procedure that helps patients remove unwanted hair forever. Laser treatments for hair removal are fairly recent and it may be intimidating to take the plunge. However, it is worth it. Indeed, even after your first laser hair removal session, you will see results. Unwanted body hair will start shedding after your first session and you will see the difference. Laser hair removal is superior to other hair removal methods in many ways. In the long-term, it is more sustainable and cheaper than waxing or shaving. Not only that plus it provides close to permanent hair removal. Patients will never have to shave or wax again. Laser hair removal is also great to reduce ingrown hair outbreaks and is not as painful as waxing. So really, what are you waiting for? It is time to book your first laser hair removal session at Infinity Laser Spa. And what next? Well, you prepare for your laser session, you come in, get your laser treatment and go home. While there are a few aftercare recommendations to follow, patients should know what to expect after their first laser hair removal session.

How does it work?

Laser hair removal uses a concept called selective photothermolysis. The matching of a wavelength and a pulse duration allows the laser to target a specific object at the surface of the skin without damaging surrounding tissues. In the context of laser hair removal, the target is the pigment in the hair. During a laser hair removal session, the laser emits light energy. This light will target the pigment in the hair. Once the melanin has absorbed the energy, the latter travels down to the hair follicle. There, it turns into thermal energy and anchors itself to the follicle. The heat damages the follicle, preventing further hair growth.

Is it permanent?

Laser hair removal is a long-term hair growth reduction method. It can reduce hair growth by up to 90%. The results of a laser hair removal treatment will depend on each person as well as the area of the body treated. While laser hair removal is not considered a permanent hair removal method as per the FDA standards, a lot of patients do experience permanent hair removal. Skin tone, hair type, hair color, genetics, hormone levels, etc will impact the results of a laser hair removal treatment. Hormonal areas such as the bikini or the face will require more sessions than non-hormonal areas like the legs. Some patients may need touch-up sessions after their initial laser treatment. Hair growth may happen again in case of intense hormonal change, like the one produced by a pregnancy for example.

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Does the procedure hurt?

Pain is a subject concept. Each individual has a different tolerance to pain. However, laser hair removal is not painful in the stricter sense of the term. Compared to waxing, laser hair removal does not hurt. The sensation is somehow unpleasant and can be uncomfortable. However, it is very tolerable. Laser hair removal feels like rubber band snapping against the skin. It is also akin to pinching. Most patients compare it to pinching or mosquito bites.

What to expect after your first laser hair removal session?

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