Unveiling the Mysteries: Why Laser Hair Removal Doesn’t Work for You (2024)

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Unveiling the Mysteries: Why Laser Hair Removal Doesn’t Work for You? ›

Suitability of hair

Hormonal, hereditary and genetic factors influence your treatment outcome. Laser with can only treat hairs externally so there is a limit to what results we can achieve for people with underlying issues. In most cases, clients who may have hormonal issues need more sessions to achieve their desired result.

If you saw a less than stellar result on your last treatments it could have been due to not being in the hair growth stage in the cycle during time of procedure. Hormonal imbalance while undergoing laser treatments can stimulate increased hair regrowth.

Myth #2. Getting a laser hair treatment will remove unwanted hair forever. Fact — Laser hair removal comes with a variety of results. Everyone is different, and some people will notice that their hair growth is significantly reduced within a few treatments, while others may need more treatments.

If you feel like your hair isn't shedding at all, this could be due to a few factors. In some cases, the hair may be too light, the treatment intensity too low, or the hair might be in the wrong growth stage. Our laser hair removal experts can assess your progress and make necessary adjustments to your treatment.

Suitability of hair

One of the key factors that determine the success of laser hair removal is the contrast between the colour of the hair and the colour of the skin. The treatment works best when there is a significant contrast, with dark hair on light skin.

Patients may notice more hair 1 – 3 weeks after laser hair removal sessions as follicles in the growing cycle begin to shed. During this process, exfoliating the skin, once swelling and redness have dissipated, can help hairs shed faster, leaving skin feeling smoother.

Naturally or artificially tanned skin can make laser hair removal less effective and lead to side effects. Shave the area that will be treated two to three days before a treatment. Laser hair removal treatments won't work on areas where the hair is longer than a grain of rice.

Shaving and exfoliating can increase follicular activity, making the following laser treatment more effective. Another tip suggested by experts is to pay attention to hair growth during laser hair removal treatment. Some localized areas may grow more quickly than others. This is a detail to share with your provider.

Not all treated hairs shed immediately because they have different growth cycles. Laser works during the anagen phase, which only around 15% of hairs are in during one session. So, only these hairs fall out 5-14 days after treatment.

Does anyone regret laser hair removal? ›

Regret usually stems from choosing the wrong provider. While laser hair removal itself is rarely regrettable, what can lead to regret is choosing the wrong provider. A cheap, inexperienced clinic may use outdated equipment or incorrect techniques, leading to less effective treatment or even unwanted side-effects.

Who Should Avoid Laser Hair Removal. People who are taking certain medications, such as acne treatments, should avoid laser hair removal. It can also be a bad fit for people with certain skin conditions, like a history of skin cancer or keloid scars. Women who are pregnant or nursing should also put off hair removal.

If you have only attended a few sessions, one of the most likely reasons to why you have yet to see a desired response to laser hair removal is that you need more treatment sessions. This is usually the case if you are noticing a reduction in hair or thinning of hair.

Because laser treatments are only able to target hair follicles that are in their anagen phase, there will be a few remaining follicles that have yet to “wake up” and grow hair in the next few weeks, so don't be surprised to see some minor regrowth after your initial treatment.

Regrowth on the body

You'll continue to see hair during the course of laser treatments. Some of this will be regrowth, but much of it will be hair that hasn't yet been treated. Once your course of treatment is complete, you may not see regrowth for many years.

Lasers can kill hair only during the anagen stage. However, only about 15 percent of the hair will be present in this phase at the time of one laser session. That means that only 15 percent of hair follicles will be destroyed, and those hairs will fall off five to 14 days following treatment.

Results vary significantly and are difficult to predict. Most people experience hair removal that lasts several months, and it might last for years. But laser hair removal doesn't guarantee permanent hair removal. When hair regrows, it's usually finer and lighter in color.

Effective laser hair removal targets the hair follicles, and this requires a certain amount of energy. If you don't feel anything at all, it's likely the machine isn't delivering enough power to achieve the desired results.