You’ve most likely seen other providers refer to treatment as either laser hair removal or laser hair reduction, but have you ever wondered if there was a difference? While many providers use the terms interchangeable, there is actually a difference between the two.
At B+A Aesthetics, we offer both laser hair removal and laser hair reduction in Austin, allowing you to customize your treatment based on your specific needs and preferences.
The Differences
While there are many nuanced differences between laser hair removal and laser hair reduction, these are the biggest differences between the two:
How It Works
Laser hair removal works by using heat to damage the hair follicle, causing the hair to fall out and preventing future hair growth from that follicle. However, laser hair reduction uses heat to only slow the regrowth of hair—not permanently stop it. With laser hair reduction, you will still have hair that reappears, but it will be thinner, lighter, and grow much more slowly than before.
Amount of Treatments
With laser hair removal, you will need about 8 to 12 sessions to fully remove all the hair in the treatment area, depending on the size of the area and how thick your hair is. With laser hair reduction in Austin, you will need around half the number of sessions since your goal is to simply thin out the hair rather than completely remove it.
Results
You’ll get different results between the two treatments. Laser hair removal completely removes the hair, leaving your skin smooth and clear. However, with laser hair reduction, you will still get hair regrowth, but it will be thinner and lighter than before. That is because laser hair reduction damages the follicle, inhibiting hair growth and lessening melanin production.
Feel Confident in Your Skin
You don’t need to hide away because of unwanted hair, but you don’t need to deal with waxing or shaving either! Schedule an appointment with our team today and see if laser hair removal is right for you.
