Laser Hair Removal in Austin

Diolaze has a built-in cooling system to make hair removal a comfortable experience. Patients often report minimal to no pain during the treatment. If you are concerned about your comfort during laser hair removal, please don’t hesitate to voice those concerns with your B+A provider so we can walk you through exactly what to expect, how to prepare for your laser hair removal treatment, and how to take care of your skin after each session.

Hair follicles grow individually over a cycle of three different stages—the growing phase (anagen); the regressing phase (catagen); and the resting phase (telogen). Over your series of laser hair removal treatments in Austin, the Diolaze device targets hair in the growth phase. As the roots of the hair follicles are destroyed, this causes hair to grow back more and more slowly over time. That said, new follicles may form and grow to replace those that were previously destroyed, which is why laser hair removal is considered “permanent hair reduction” and requires multiple sessions. So depending on your unique goals, we may recommend annual maintenance treatments to help ensure your results remain permanent.

Yes! One of the many reasons laser hair removal is so popular is because you can continue shaving as needed throughout your entire treatment process, rather than waxing, which requires you to grow out your hair at least a quarter of an inch.

You can shave your treatment area up to 24 hours before your laser hair removal session at our private clinic in Cedar Park.

Plus, once your treatment is complete, you can shave afterward. With each treatment, you will see that you need to shave less and less frequently until eventually—after about four to eight treatments—you no longer need to shave at all!

At B + A Medical Aesthetics, every treatment is performed by a qualified and trained technician and overseen by our onsite surgeons. As with any laser treatment, you want to be under the care of a qualified, certified provider with medical supervision.

Beyond our focus on superior, medically-supervised care, we have created an environment of warmth, compassion, and personalized attention focused on your comfort at every phase of the process.

Our modern, private, luxury clinic in Cedar Park is equipped with an array of next-generation aesthetic systems, and we are exceptionally pleased with the results achieved with the Diolaze system–smooth, hair-free skin for the long-term.

Determining the best way to remove unwanted hair depends on your specific goals for your body.

Laser Hair Removal vs Shaving

Shaving is an inexpensive and quick method of removing unwanted body hair. Because of this, it’s a widely popular form of hair removal. However, it does not provide the same lasting results as laser hair removal does. While laser hair removal does cost more upfront and requires an initial time commitment, it can deliver permanent hair removal, saving you money and time in the long run. Meanwhile, if you shave your hair, the results will only last about 1 to 3 days before you begin to see regrowth occurring. And when hair does grow back, it appears and feels coarser because of the angle the razor blade cut it previously. 

So if you are looking for a faster, inexpensive, but temporary solution to unwanted hair, then we recommend shaving. If you are wanting to achieve lasting results, then laser hair removal is most likely the treatment for you.

Laser Hair Removal vs Waxing

Waxing, like laser hair removal, targets the hair from the follicle. However, instead of using laser light to kill the follicle, it forcibly removes the hair at the root, causing your body to take the time to grow an entirely new hair. This process takes longer than regrowing just the hair strand itself, with results lasting between 3 to 6 weeks. However, this forcible removal of the hair can be uncomfortable, especially for those who are getting waxed for the first time. 

So if you’re looking for a longer but temporary solution to unwanted hair that’s fairly inexpensive, then you’ll benefit most from waxing. However, if you want a more permanent solution, then we suggest getting laser hair removal in Austin. 

Laser Hair Removal vs Hair Removal Creams

Hair removal cream and topicals are popular because they do not cause any discomfort like waxing, but provide longer-lasting solutions than what are achieved with methods like shaving. However, hair removal creams come with their own risks. Some of the ingredients in these creams can cause an allergic reaction for certain people, and if you are unsure if you are allergic to the product, then we suggest spot testing the product before applying it to the treatment area. 

You also need to watch the time when you apply the product. Losing track of time and leaving the product on too long could cause chemical burns, which could result in lasting damage to your skin. Additionally, these topicals only provide a temporary solution—depending on the brand you get, results can last anywhere between a week and a month. 

The best choice depends on your goals. If you are looking for a temporary solution, then hair removal creams and other topicals might be the best option for you. However, if you’re looking for a permanent solution, then we suggest laser hair removal in Austin. 

Laser Hair Removal vs Tweezing 

Tweezing is a popular method of hair removal, especially for areas like the face. However, it may not be the best method of hair removal for every area on your body. Tweezing is simple when it comes to smaller treatment areas, but if you are trying to remove hair from larger areas like your legs, tweezing all that hair becomes a daunting and time-consuming task. It can also be uncomfortable, especially if you do not do it often. And while it provides longer-lasting results than what you achieve from shaving, the hair will still grow back within 2 to 4 weeks. 

Finding a permanent solution is easy with laser hair removal in Austin. Laser light can quickly treat both smaller and larger areas on the body and provide a more comfortable treatment process than tweezing. If you’re looking for a short-term solution that takes more time, then we recommend tweezing. However, if you’re looking for a more efficient treatment process that delivers long-lasting results, we will recommend getting laser hair removal.

In-office laser hair removal is going to be more effective than any at-home laser hair removal kits. That is because in-office laser hair removal involves professional-grade lasers that use more powerful frequencies of light. 

This is the reason that in-office laser hair removal in Austin can deliver permanent results, and why the devices need to be handled by a licensed provider. While at-home laser hair removal kits can deliver results that last for a year or two, they will not be permanent. If you are looking to get better results, then our team members will suggest getting laser hair removal in our office.

In-office laser hair removal is going to be more effective than any at-home laser hair removal kits. That is because in-office laser hair removal involves professional-grade lasers that use more powerful frequencies of light. 

This is the reason that in-office laser hair removal in Austin can deliver permanent results, and why the devices need to be handled by a licensed provider. While at-home laser hair removal kits can deliver results that last for a year or two, they will not be permanent. If you are looking to get better results, then our team members will suggest getting laser hair removal in our office. 

Can men get laser hair removal?

While it is commonly thought that laser hair removal is for women, men can benefit from removing unwanted hair too! Laser hair removal can target hair all over the body, including the: 

Chest 

While some men enjoy their chest hair, it can make others feel self-conscious or uncomfortable in their body. Chest hair can make certain clothing uncomfortable to wear and impact performance for athletes like runners, swimmers, and cyclists. With laser hair removal in Austin, you can easily thin out coarse hair or remove all the hair entirely. 

Back

It can be difficult to remove unwanted hair from your back, especially if you do not have anyone readily available to help you. With laser hair removal, our experts can target the hair all over your back, either reducing the amount of hair or removing it entirely. 

Neck/Face

Women tend to get laser hair removal to remove unwanted upper lip or chin hairs, but laser hair removal can also be used to target the stubborn hair that creates a neckbeard. Neckbeards can be considered “unkempt” by some, but with laser hair removal, you can clean up your look for years to come. 

Ears

Men tend to get hairy ears as they get older, and this can not only make you feel uncomfortable with your appearance, but it also increases the risk of trapping water in your ear canal—especially if you enjoy swimming regularly. Laser hair removal can help you achieve clean-looking ears once again.

There are misconceptions about laser hair removal being a painful procedure that doesn’t deliver long-lasting results. The reason for this is because of previous laser hair removal technology, which typically required dozens of sessions to achieve results. However, the technology used in modern lasers has dramatically improved in the last decades, making treatment more comfortable, faster, versatile, and effective. Here is how modern laser technology has improved compared to previous lasers: 

Improved Comfort

Previous lasers did nothing to protect the surface of your skin from the thermal energy caused by laser light. This would make treatment uncomfortable, and it required patients to take some downtime to recover from the side effects. Many modern lasers include specific cooling technology to protect the surface of your skin, making treatment perfectly tolerable and removing the need for downtime. 

Faster Treatment Times

Previous laser removal technology would require your provider to glide a device slowly across your skin multiple times, making the process long and tedious. Modern technology is effective in targeting unwanted hair quickly and in just one pass. This makes treatment times shorter, and allows patients to have fewer sessions of laser hair removal in Austin. 

More Versatile Treatment 

Because of the previous issues with older laser technology, laser hair removal could only be performed on certain areas of the body. And since laser light targets melanin, it could only be used on darker hair and lighter skin, making treatment available to a few people. Modern laser technology can use different wavelengths of light to effectively target both lighter and darker hair, without causing damage to those with darker skin tones. And because treatment is more gentle on the skin, it can remove hair from more sensitive parts of your body like your face and bikini area. 

Lasting Results

Previous laser hair removal treatments do not have the capability of removing hair permanently from your body. While they delivered results that could last for a couple of years, your hair would eventually grow back. Modern laser hair removal in Austin allows us to potentially remove hair for good.