Quality permanent hair removal providers Los Angeles by Bad Betty Electrolysis: Because hair grows in cycles (anagen, catagen, & telogen), you will need a series of treatments to make progress. At any given time, the hair visible to you only accounts for about 30% of the hair you have on that part of your body, while the rest are in various other stages of growth. This is why it’s important to avoid waxing, plucking, and tweezing (which prolongs the process by inhibiting our ability to see and epilate the hair). We take the position that any visible hair can be effectively treated with electrolysis, so the concern is not to catch the hair in anagen phase, but to avoid unnecessarily prolonging your journey by interrupting the stages of hair growth with methods that pull hair out at the root. Not to mention, waxing can stimulate hair growth! Discover more info at Bad Betty Electrolysis.
Another way to shift focus away from the source of discomfort is to cause a physical distraction. For example, if I’m working on your face and you use your right hand to grab and squeeze your left wrist, your attention will shift to experiencing sensation in another part of your body, reducing the attention given to the source of discomfort. An active imagination can also go a long way in reducing the sensation of pain. Are you a daydreamer? Your appointment is the perfect time to plan your next great vacation or map out your next great project. Visualize the outcome you want and the steps you are going to take to achieve it.
Treatments Don’t Take Long: Laser hair removal treatments are much quicker than you may expect. It takes around 20 minutes to perform treatment on underarms or the bikini area and only about an hour for areas like arms and legs. Don’t expect to spend all day in the spa when having laser hair removal done – you’ll be in and out in no time. You’ll Save Money in the Long Run: When you get laser hair removal treatments done, you eliminate the need for endless amounts of razors, shaving cream, waxing appointments, etc. The cost of having laser hair removal done has decreased while the cost of waxing has increased. Laser hair removal is financially smarter, takes less time and will give you an overall longer lasting result.
It’s Less Painful Than Other Hair Removal Methods: Laser hair removal is a lot less painful than most people think. Many people equate it to the feeling of snapping a rubber band against the skin. Depending on your threshold for pain, you may find it slightly uncomfortable, but the sessions are so fast that most people find it easy to endure. It’s Precise: Laser technology is incredibly precise, making laser hair removal ideal for people looking to target and remove a few specific hairs.
These beams are directed into the hair follicles which are made up of tiny sacs in your skin were your hairs grow, the pigment within the follicle absorbs the lasers light. This light energy then converts into heat which damages or destroys the hair follicle. After a laser hair removal treatment, the hair will not grow back for a long time, and in some cases, it will never grow back due to the damage caused to each hair follicle. These laser beams work by targeting the melanin (color) of the hairs. Treatment is often best suited for people with a light complexion and dark hair but quality results can still be achieved for other individuals if the practitioner is using the latest laser hair removal technology such as our 3D Trilogy Ice laser device.
Redness and swelling is absolutely normal post-treatment. Depending on the treatment modality and your body chemistry, the inflammation may last 1-4 days post treatment (especially after longer, more aggressive treatment sessions). Some tiny pinpoint scabbing is also normal and will certainly go away without long-term or permanent damage. It is important to keep your post-treatment area clean and undisturbed. In addition to products like witch hazel, tea tree oil, and aloe vera gel, we recommend (and sometimes distribute) Manuka Honey or medical grade honey to clients after treatment. This is an excellent antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory gift from our dearest bee friends. The sticky texture also reminds you to KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF THE TREATED AREA! Find additional details at Bad Betty Electrolysis.