While the quick and accurate answer to this question is no, it is definitely a long-term solution to unwanted facial hair (or body hair for that matter). We will get into the reason why we can’t claim that the hair removal is permanent. However, we also want to explain how laser hair removal works and why it is a superior option to shaving, plucking, and waxing on a regular basis.
What Laser Hair Removal Can’t Do
Laser hair removal can’t guarantee that you will never have hair in the treated area ever again. The reason is because laser hair removal stops new hair from growing by heating the follicles. While this creates a state of dormancy that can last for months or even years, eventually, some of the follicles will begin to produce hair again.
On the plus side, when the hair follicles start up again, the hair will be finer and lighter. There will also be fewer hairs since every follicle won’t start producing hair again. As a result, the hair will be much less noticeable. So it is “permanent” in the sense that the hair will never grow as thick and dark.
What Laser Hair Removal Can Do
Laser hair removal offers a long-term solution for unwanted hair without the pain and frustration of frequent shaving, plucking, or waxing. The way it works is that the lasers target the follicles by looking at the contrast between the hair and the skin. While this makes treatments most effective for people with lighter skin and darker hair, you can still receive benefits regardless of your skin tone or hair color, thanks to the state-of-the-art equipment we use at NY Face Place. It may just require a few more treatments if there is not as much contrast between the hair and skin.
To help the treatments provide the optimal results, you will want to avoid exposing the area to be treated to the sun for a couple of weeks before your appointment. You also want to avoid sun exposure between treatments. For most people, about six treatments will provide optimal results.
Get the Long-Term Hair Removal Solution You Want on Long Island
The technology used at NY Face Place is meant for any skin tone, hair color, or gender. It is also painless and can be used on any part of your body besides just the face. Contact us today at 516.294.9454 to schedule your appointment at our Mineola facility.
