Am I a Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?

Anyone who removes their body hair through shaving, plucking, or waxing knows you can always count on stubble coming back soon. Whether it takes days or weeks for your body hair to grow back, the next hair removal regimen is never too far off. 

Laser hair removal gives you much more time to enjoy hair-free smoothness. Asha Hill, NP, and the team at Pure Bliss Medspa in Sandy Springs, Georgia, specialize in this and other safe laser treatments.

Keep reading to find out if laser hair removal is right for you. 

How laser hair removal stops body hair growth

Lasers for hair removal work by targeting and heating the hair follicles in your skin. The laser energy is attracted to the pigment in hair called melanin, so melanin in the hair captures the energy. The heat is then dispersed down to the follicle. 

The targeted hair itself is destroyed, and the heat to the follicle causes it to stop growing new hair for some time. You can expect to undergo several initial laser hair removal treatments at Pure Bliss Medspa to remove all of the body hair in one or more targeted areas.

Your initial series of laser hair removal sessions stops the hair from growing for roughly a year. After that, you may need around one maintenance session per year to keep the skin hair-free. 

Your laser hair removal consultation

Your laser treatment consultation at Pure Bliss Medspa is a time to discuss your expectations and make sure laser hair removal is a good fit for you. 

During your consultation, you can decide on the areas you want to treat. Generally, laser hair removal can safely remove body hair from the following areas:

• Armpits
• Arms
• Legs
• Back
• Chest
• Bikini line
• Brazilian (includes the labia and surrounding areas)
• Sideburns
• Chin 
• Upper lip

Asha reviews your medical history to verify that laser hair removal will be safe and effective. 

Best candidates for laser hair removal

During your consultation, Asha makes sure you’re a good candidate for laser hair removal before planning and starting the treatment. You may be a candidate if you’re interested in removing face or body hair in a way other than waxing, shaving, or electrolysis. 

You’ll get the best results from laser hair removal if there’s a contrast between the color of your hair and the color of your skin, with your hair being the darker of the two. 

Asha can estimate the number of initial laser hair removal treatments you’ll need based on your hair type and color. 

When to consider other options

Laser hair removal isn’t the best fit for some people. Asha might encourage you to consider other options if you:

• Have an active inflammatory skin condition
• Have a sunburn or tan
• Are currently pregnant
• Have a pacemaker, screw, or other medical metal object near the treatment area

If you’re not currently a laser hair removal candidate, you might be able to plan for laser hair removal in the future. Talk to Asha about whether or when you can safely get laser hair removal. 

Get in touch 

Asha invites you to Pure Bliss Medspa for your laser hair removal treatment consultation. Book your appointment online or over the phone today.