If you’re tired of shaving every other day or dealing with razor burn and ingrown hairs, laser hair removal might be the solution you’ve been looking for. This treatment can dramatically reduce body hair and maintain smoothness for months or even years.
At Laguna Beach Aesthetics in Laguna Beach, California, Adrienne O’Connell, DO, provides laser hair removal treatments that help you break free from the constant cycle of shaving and waxing. Most people see long-lasting hair reduction, allowing them to put away their razors for good.
Laser hair removal targets the pigment in your hair follicles with concentrated light energy. When the laser beam reaches the follicle, it heats up and damages the structure responsible for hair growth, disrupting the follicle’s ability to produce new hair.
Your hair grows in cycles, with each strand going through active growth, transition, and resting phases. The laser only affects follicles in the active growth phase, which is why you should get multiple treatments spaced several weeks apart. Most people need 6-8 sessions to target all their follicles as they cycle through the growth phase.
After completing your initial treatment series, many follicles stop producing hair altogether. Others may produce thinner, finer hair that’s barely noticeable. Some follicles may eventually recover and start growing hair again, but this process can take months or years.
The results you get from laser hair removal depend on several factors, including:
These variables combine to determine the amount of hair reduction you have and how long your results last.
Laser hair removal works best with dark hair and lighter skin because the contrast makes it easier for the laser to target the follicles. However, newer laser technologies have expanded treatment options for people with darker skin tones. After completing their initial treatment series, often people see an 80-90% reduction in hair growth.
The hair that does grow back tends to be lighter in color, finer in texture, and slower growing than before. You have far less hair overall compared to when you started. For many people, this remaining hair is so minimal that they can skip shaving entirely or only touch up occasionally.
Shaving causes razor burn, nicks, and cuts. Waxing can be painful and lead to irritated or infected follicles. These side effects are common in sensitive areas, such as the bikini line or underarms, where your skin is thinner and more prone to irritation.
Laser hair removal can address the follicle itself rather than just removing the visible hair, which means you avoid the inflammation and damage that come from repeatedly dragging a blade across your skin or ripping hair out by the root. Your skin stays smoother and healthier without the constant trauma of traditional hair removal methods.
The treatment saves you time in the long run. Think about how many hours you’ve spent shaving over the years, and how much time you save once your hair growth slows down or stops. You won’t need to:
The convenience alone makes laser hair removal appealing for people with busy schedules who want one less thing to manage in their daily routine.
Dr. O'Connell can evaluate your skin and hair type during a consultation to determine if you’re a good candidate for laser hair removal and help you understand what kind of results you can expect.
Call Laguna Beach Aesthetics at 949-264-8825 or book an appointment online today to learn more about laser hair removal and find out if it’s right for you.
