At B+A Aesthetics, our team hears a lot of misconceptions about laser hair removal in Cedar Park. Here, we’ll address the top 10 most common misconceptions we continue to address and provide the facts about treatment.
1. Laser hair removal is painful
Previous generations of laser technology might have caused uncomfortable or even painful treatments, but laser light has made exceptional advancements in the last decade. Now, laser technology includes cooling elements to protect the surface of your skin and keep you comfortable during the treatment process.
2. Laser hair removal damages your skin
Laser light does not damage your skin. You might feel a sensation similar to a rubber band lightly snapping against your skin, but your skin should be left untouched after getting laser hair removal in Cedar Park.
3. Only certain skin tones can get laser hair removal
This might have been true with older iterations of laser hair removal technology, but modern day lasers include different wavelengths to treat all skin types and tones.
4. You’ll need maintenance treatments for the rest of your life
Some patients may need maintenance treatments depending on their hair texture and density, but you will not need them for the rest of your life. If you do end up needing maintenance treatments, you will only need to get them about once every few years.
5. Laser hair removal doesn’t work on certain hair colors
This was once true with older lasers—because they targeted the pigment within your hair, they were unable to “see” lighter hair colors and couldn’t remove them. However, modern lasers have improved and can target all hair colors.
6. You only need one treatment session
If you want effective results, you will need multiple sessions of laser hair removal in Cedar Park. For most of our patients, they will need anywhere between 8 and 12 sessions to remove all the hair from the treatment area.
7. Laser hair removal causes burns
While laser hair removal uses thermal energy from laser light, it will not cause burns on your skin. In fact, many lasers today have cooling technology to protect the surface of your skin, helping to keep you comfortable and safe during the treatment process.
8. Laser hair removal exposes your skin to radiation
Laser hair removal does not use any kind of radiation to accomplish your goals. Instead, it uses thermal energy, or heat, to destroy the pigment within the hair follicle, killing the follicle and causing the hair to fall out.
9. Treatment is not safe
Most lasers used for laser hair removal are FDA-approved to remove unwanted body hair, including the Diolaze XL laser we use at B+A Aesthetics.
10. Everyone is a candidate for laser hair removal
Not everyone is a candidate for laser hair removal. There are certain contraindications for treatment, including:
- History of melanoma
- Raised moles
- Suspicious lesions
- Keloid scars
- Active infections/acne
- Tattoos
- Permanent makeup
- Recent use of Accutane
- Pregnancy or nursing
- Hives
- Herpes lesions
- Cold sores
If any of the above apply to you, then it’s best to discuss your options with your provider and see if laser hair removal is right for you.
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