Hair grows all over the body, and while we tend to like it on the top of our heads, we may not be so pleased with it when it appears elsewhere. Shaving and waxing are common strategies for dealing with unwanted hair everywhere from the upper lip to the bikini line, but these repetitive tasks take time—over and over again. Ready for a different solution? Try laser hair removal at Portland’s Fresh Faces Rx!
Our DiolazeXL laser is an especially advanced device that makes laser hair removal more comfortable, faster, and more convenient than many other options. Our physician-led and physician-trained team is highly experienced with this device, which means you get the dual benefit of top-line technology and providers who know how to safely use it for beautiful results. Remember that laser hair removal impacts not just the unwanted hairs themselves, but also the skin in the treatment area. That means you shouldn’t just search for “hair laser treatment near me” if you want an ideal outcome. Instead, you should meet with committed professionals who understand the intricacies of hair reduction and are prepared to work with you as an individual for customized results.
There are many strategies for getting rid of unwanted hair on the face and body. Shaving uses a sharp razor to cut hairs off at the surface, while tweezing and waxing rip hairs out entirely. None of these options specifically targets the literal root of the problem, however: the follicles that hold the growing hairs themselves.
Also known as laser hair reduction, laser hair removal is a treatment that targets the follicles with light to stop them from working properly.
During a treatment session, the light from the DiolazeXL laser passes through the surface layers of the skin and into the follicles. Darker pigmentation at the root of the hair absorbs more of the light than the surrounding tissue, causing a rapid rise in temperature. (This is similar to how a black car quickly gets hot to the touch on a sunny day, while a white car stays cooler.) The sudden high heat damages the follicle. In the days following the laser hair removal treatment, the hair will fall out—and then, nothing. The damaged follicle does not grow a new hair again as it usually would.
Note that laser hair removal treatments only work on follicles that are in the active growth phase (as opposed to phases where hair growth has stopped or the follicle is resting). This means that several treatments will be needed over time in order to capture the maximum follicles in the treatment area.
What areas can I treat?
Unwanted hair can grow in many places. Whether you want to zap away hair for good from somewhere because you don’t like how it looks or feels, you’re simply tired of shaving or waxing, or you want to avoid razor burn, ingrown hairs, and other problems associated with traditional hair removal methods, laser hair removal could be right for you.
Both women and men choose laser treatments for hair removal. Common areas selected for treatment include the bikini line, legs and arms, chest, back, shoulders, abdomen, neck, chin, and sides of the face where sideburns grow.
While the Fresh Faces Rx team wants you to enjoy beautiful results, there are some areas of the body that are better suited than others for laser hair removal. If you are dealing with unwanted hair on a specific feature or region, talk to our team to learn whether laser hair removal would be the best approach or another option should be considered.
What is treatment like?
A consultation is always the first step when it comes to laser hair reduction. This allows us to take a close look at the hair and skin in the areas to be treated, as well as to talk with you and get a good understanding of your cosmetic goals. You will also be able to ask us questions about the treatment process, the results you can expect, laser hair removal cost, and other details unique to your journey.
You will feel some heat when the laser hair removal device is activated, as well as a quick “snap” against the skin. The DiolazeXL laser has one of the largest treatment spot sizes available, which allows the device to cover a significant area for faster sessions. It also has a similarly large cooling surface, which enhances patient comfort. In fact, patients have noted that the treatment is “virtually painless.”
If you have concerns about how the laser hair removal treatment will feel, please discuss them with us during your consultation—or at any time. We can talk about strategies to reduce sensation so that you are as comfortable as possible throughout the process.
The treated area may be sensitive for a short while after a laser treatment for hair removal. Be sure to protect it from direct sun exposure in order to avoid post-treatment damage. With this in mind, you can otherwise get back to your regular schedule as soon as you’d like after a laser hair removal session.
There will still be hairs in the laser hair removal treatment area at first. In fact, it will take one to two weeks for the damaged follicles to push out their hairs. This shedding is natural and a sign that the treatment worked the way it was supposed to.
In order to maximize hair reduction in a specific area, the Fresh Faces Rx team typically recommends four to six sessions, each spaced roughly a month apart. This allows time for previously dormant follicles to begin actively growing again—making them effective targets for the next round of laser hair removal.
Results are lasting, with damaged follicles no longer able to properly grow hair. Patients enjoy smoother skin and a reduction in future growth.
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