Silky, smooth skin may be sexy — but spending hours shaving, waxing, and plucking is definitely a hassle. Laser hair removal is a safe, effective way to reduce or eliminate hair growth once and for all, so you can enjoy that sexy skin without all the hard work.
In fact, laser hair removal is so popular, about a million treatments are performed each year in the United States.
At Allure Dermatology in Hicksville, New York, Theresa Durchhalter, DO, uses laser hair removal to get rid of unwanted hair just about anywhere, including your arms, legs, back, chest, and bikini area.
Of course, if you want to flaunt your smooth skin this summer, the time to start treatment is now. Here’s why.
Hair grows in stages, and at any given time, individual hairs are in different stages of the growth cycle. For laser hair removal to succeed, the laser energy needs to treat hair follicles during the active growth stage. Only then can the laser energy act to halt hair growth inside the follicle.
The problem: Different hairs can be in different stages of growth. To get the best results from laser hair removal, you need to schedule a series of treatments to treat each hair at the right time during its growth cycle.
The growth cycle isn’t all that determines how many laser hair removal treatments you need. Dark colors absorb more energy than light, so people with lighter hair or darker skin tones may need additional treatments for their hair to absorb sufficient energy to slow or stop hair growth.
Bottom line: Dr. Durchhalter tailors your laser hair treatment based on your hair color, skin tone, personal goals, and other factors for optimal results and the highest level of satisfaction.
In addition to making sure you have plenty of time to complete your series of treatments before the warm days of summer, there are other reasons to start treatment now.
Before and after laser treatment, you need to avoid sun exposure to protect your skin and reduce the risk of irritation. Right now, the weather in New York is still cool, so staying covered up while you’re out and about is no big deal.
If you delay your treatment until warm weather is here, avoiding the sun is going to be a lot more difficult.
Plus, before and after your treatment, you also need to avoid shaving and waxing. That means those areas are going to be a little hairy. Getting treatment during cooler weather means you won’t feel self-conscious about forgoing your shaving or waxing habits for a short while.
Dr. Durchhalter helps patients look and feel their best with custom treatments tailored to their goals. To learn how she can help you enjoy smoother, sexier skin this summer, call 516-774-4559 or book an appointment online at Allure Dermatology today.
