Tips on Laser Hair Removal in Houston

A lot of people are making the decision to get laser hair removal in Houston. This is a highly effective method of hair removal that can eliminate unwanted hair in many different areas of the body. It will usually take around 5 treatments to complete the entire process, and the amount of treatments that are needed depends upon the person and the way that their hair grows. The reason why you will need multiple treatments is because human hair grows in cycles.

When you have an area treated, it will only be showing about 30% of the hair that can grow there during an active growth phase. Basically, after a treatment your hair is going to fall out, but there will be other dormant hairs from different follicles just waiting to pop out. You will have to go back for several treatments until all of your hair and follicles have been treated, and then after that you will only have to go back for yearly maintenance appointments.

The reason why many people are choosing laser hair removal in Houston is because it is the most practical and effective way to get rid of unwanted hair. There are not going to be any noticeable effects left behind from the laser, unlike waxing which can sometimes leave behind burns and scars.

Generally, most treatments are going to be scheduled four weeks apart. This is because your skin will need time to heal and the targeted hair is going to need time to naturally fall out. You can use Aloe Vera cream to treat your skin and promote healing. Do not use tweezers to remove treated hairs. This is only going to cause damage, and the hairs are going to fall out on their own if you let them. You can promote this process by gently dabbing soap on the affected area while you are taking a shower.

In the three weeks leading up to your treatment, you should avoid going tanning. This is because you need your skin to be as light as possible. The best results will occur with dark hair on light skin. However, there are some special lasers for dark skin on dark hair; you will just need to let the clinic know ahead of time if you require this type of laser. This way they can tell you whether or not they are going to be able to accommodate you. In general, if you have white hair on white skin, you are not going to be a very good candidate for this type of treatment.

You should also avoid waxing and tweezing for the two weeks prior to your appointment. However, it is actually recommended that you shave several days before your treatment. This is because by the time your appointment arrives you will have some stubble, and stubble is easier for the technician to target.

You will be able to achieve more lasting results this way than with any other form of hair removal. There are many professionals who can perform laser hair removal in Houston, and all it takes is a simple search online to find them.

Article Written By Joe Maldonado

Dr. Gregg Reger MD has operated The Vein and Laser Center in The Woodlands, Texas since 2005