Modern society tends to have a very high standard for appearances. Part of this is having hair where it should be and no hair where it shouldn’t.
Nowadays, the main options for removing unwanted hair are via waxing, shaving, or laser hair removal treatment. Waxing and shaving only provide temporary results – if you’re looking for a more permanent solution, you might want to try laser hair removal instead.
What Is Waxing?
Waxing is a quick procedure that removes hair from its roots. Unlike shaving, where only the visible parts of the hair are removed, waxing pulls out both the hair and the roots. This makes new hair growth take about four to six weeks longer, depending on how quickly your hair grows.
This process involves spreading the wax over the area and quickly ripping it from the skin, opposite the direction of hair growth. This action is repeated several times until there is no more hair. Waxing is not a permanent solution, because most of the hair follicles will continue to grow back.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
This treatment involves a highly concentrated light beam penetrating the hair follicles. When the pigment in these hair follicles absorbs the light, it damages the follicles, disabling them from growing back.
The light must be targeted to specific areas of the face and body with unwanted hair follicles. Doing so will also prevent unnecessary damage to surrounding tissues.
Having laser hair removal shouldn’t be too uncomfortable or unbearable, unlike waxing – which is infamous for the pain that comes with it. Fortunately, most laser hair removal procedures include an efficient cooling mechanism to prevent discomfort for the patient.
Advantages of Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair treatment has several main benefits as compared to waxing and shaving, including the following:
Precise
Laser hair removal targets each hair right down to the follicle. Because of how precise the treatment is, you can be confident with the results. Many people compare its effectiveness to electrolysis but without the injections, the zapping, and the years of treatments necessary.
No Ingrown Hairs or Side Effects
With waxing, the action of abruptly pulling your skin and hair can be a problem. You might experience lasting pain and a rash. However, because laser hair removal does not disturb the surface of your skin too much, it will help prevent future ingrown hairs from popping up. Plus, any pain or redness is very mild and temporary.
Lasting Results
The laser beam makes your hair follicles dormant, thus preventing hair growth much longer than what waxing offers. Once the hair follicles are destroyed, you can expect to see no more hair in those areas.
Less Pain
Compared to other permanent or semi-permanent hair-removal systems such as waxing, laser treatment is relatively painless. Once the hair is permanently gone, there will be no more need for shaving, and therefore no more painful nicks.
Laser Hair Removal in New York
While waxing offers immediate results, laser hair removal is the permanent and less painful option. Here at Glamoi Med Spa, we offer different services specially designed for your personal needs.
If you are interested in laser hair removal, give us a call today at (212) 433-4526 or request an appointment with us. We’re here to help you achieve smoother skin and a more radiant glow!
