Who amongst us hasn’t been tired out by the endless cycle of shaving, waxing and plucking hair? The dream or the want of a smooth hair-free skin isn’t unreasonable to think of but rather made possible today quite effortlessly with laser hair removal treatments, specialised in not just the process but the aftercare as well.
Despite this being a popular desired treatment, many people don’t have full information around the common myths surrounding laser hair removal. This ultimately leads to many people’s search of “Laser Hair Removal Near Me” leading them down a rabbit hole of questions and misconceptions of laser hair removal for men as well as women.
At Illusion Clinic, we often come across clients and potential clients who are misinformed or confused about the process, but during a thorough consultation, our team of experts navigate the myths surrounding laser treatment for hair removal to give clients full confidence in this exciting treatment.
In this article, we’ve gathered together these common misconceptions to clarify them once and for all, separating facts from fiction for anyone wanting to start laser hair removal today.
Laser hair removal treatment involves use of laser light for targeting and heating up the hair follicles in skin so as to destroy the cells needed for hair to grow. Lumenis LightSheer® QUATTRO™ can be considered a champion in laser hair removal treatment for men and women. Illusion’s expert practitioners recommend and even use it ourselves and our clients can vouch for its effectiveness.
One of the most prevalent misconceptions is around acne break outs after laser hair removal treatment, but the truth is there is no way laser light can cause acne. Laser hair removal targets melanin in the hair follicles and does not target its surrounding skin or oil glands.
If you’re seeing an increase in spots after hair removal laser treatments, it may be worth considering whether you’re following aftercare sufficiently. While laser and IPL use doesn’t cause acne, wearing tight clothing or not keeping the area clean after treatment could be trapping bacteria in the follicles.
While the treatment doesn’t cause spots, some clients at Illusion Laser Clinic may experience redness of the skin around the hair follicles post treatment, which may be mistaken as acne breakout. This is normal and caused by the heat generated in the follicles, the mild temporary reaction resembling tiny red bumps will subside within a day of the treatment.
At Illusion Laser Clinic, our experienced skin specialists can advise you on precautions and aftercare to follow to minimise the risk of breakouts post-treatment.
One of the most unfounded concerns among both male and female clients at Illusion Laser Clinic remains about the effect of laser hair removal treatment on fertility. Stemming from the confusion about “radiation”, laser hair removal is often marred with misinformation around the effect of laser light on reproductive organs.
To put your mind at ease, it may help to understand that laser hair removal treatment involves use of laser light, which is not only a non-ionizing light (not the ionizing kinds linked to cancer) but it targets hair follicles and thereby penetrating not more than a few millimetres into the skin which is just about enough to reach the hair follicle.
Illusion Laser Clinics experts vouch by Lumenis LightSheer® QUATTRO™ for laser hair treatment which ensures a safe and most effective hair removal experience for clients.
A common question we get at Illusion Laser Clinic is clients considering whether laser hair removal sessions are safe to continue while pregnant.
While there isn’t any scientific evidence of harmful effects of laser hair treatments during pregnancy for mother and child, our experts recommend postponing this cosmetic procedure for until after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
In addition to potential effects to pregnancy being undetermined, it’s also a consideration that during pregnancy, women often experience hormonal imbalances that can sometimes lead to hair growth in unwanted areas. Once pregnancy and breastfeeding are no longer a factor, any new hair growth that has stemmed during pregnancy can be treated with laser.
Another one of the most fact-lacking myths stemming from the confusion around radiation. The light energy used in laser hair removal is not the same as the ionizing radiation known to damage DNA and potentially cause cancer. Laser devices used for hair removal emit non-ionizing radiation, which does not alter cellular DNA structure since it does not penetrate more than a few millimeters as required to target the hair follicles.
Devices like those of Lumenis LightSheer® QUATTRO™ used at Illusion Laser Clinic have undergone extensive safety testing and are regulated by strict health authorities. To date, no scientific evidence has suggested any link between proper laser hair removal treatments and increased cancer risk, rather the treatment having been performed millions of times worldwide over several decades holds testament to no documented carcinogenic effects.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often causes excess hair growth (hirsutism) due to hormonal imbalances, leading many women to seek laser hair removal treatment. Our expert practitioners at Illusion Laser Clinic often handle multiple queries on a daily basis from women of different age groups seeking answers to this condition.
The broad answer is YES Laser Hair Removal treatment does work for PCOS, but only as a management tool for addressing the unwanted hair growth associated with the condition. Laser Hair Removal treatments destroy the follicles to stop the growth of unwanted hair, but laser hair removal should not be considered as a solution for curing PCOS, it’s just an effective way of managing the hair growth from PCOS at unwanted areas of the body.
It’s also important to be aware that the nature of PCOS causes continued hair growth, so while excess hair can be removed, the body will continue to produce new mature hairs. Therefore regular maintenance sessions are suggested to keep on top of this.
Laser hair removal continues to be one of the most effective and popular long-term solutions for unwanted hair. By addressing these common myths with factual information, we hope to help you make an informed decision about whether this treatment is right for you.
At Illusion Laser Clinic in Dorset, we pride ourselves on providing safe, effective laser hair removal for both men and women in a comfortable, professional environment. Our experienced technicians use state-of-the-art equipment (Lumenis LightSheer® QUATTRO™) and personalized treatment plans to deliver optimal results for all skin and hair types.
Your journey will begin with an in-depth consultation to discuss your requirements and get to know our practitioners before going ahead with their treatment plans.
Having undergone years of intensive training, our laser specialists have extensive knowledge in their area of expertise and work hard to continually refine their skills to deliver the highest standards.
Our practitioners are focused on helping you to achieve your goals, while providing you with the most comfortable experience possible, ensuring you leave our clinic feeling confident and cared for.