Summer may be winding down, but that does not mean you have to stop thinking about smooth skin. In fact, September can be an ideal time to start planning ahead. Laser hair removal is a process rather than a one-time appointment, and beginning in early fall gives you several cooler months to work through your treatment plan.
Between a series of appointments and important sun precautions, there are several reasons to consider making laser hair removal part of your fall routine.
Laser Hair Removal Takes More Than One Session
If you are considering laser hair removal, it is important to understand why results take time. Laser hair removal works by using heat to damage hair follicles and slow future hair growth. For treatment to work, a hair follicle needs to be in its active growth, or anagen, stage. Since individual follicles can be in different stages at the same time, multiple treatments are typically necessary [1].
Treatment schedules vary from person to person, but laser hair removal sessions are generally spaced several weeks apart [2]. Starting in September gives you time to progress through a series of treatments throughout the fall and winter instead of waiting until warm weather returns.
Less Sun Exposure Can Make Fall More Convenient
One of the biggest reasons September can be a convenient time to begin laser hair removal is the change in sun exposure. Patients are advised to avoid tanning beds and minimize sun exposure in the weeks leading up to laser hair removal because tanned skin can make treatment less effective and contribute to side effects [1].
Sun protection remains important after each appointment, too. Treated skin should be protected from direct sunlight following laser hair removal and between treatment sessions [3]. As summer activities wind down and cooler-weather clothing returns, following these precautions may fit more naturally into your routine, particularly when treating areas such as the legs or bikini line.
Get Ahead of Next Spring and Summer
It is easy to start thinking about hair removal once shorts and swimsuits come back out, but laser hair removal requires some advance planning. Most people need several treatments to achieve their best results, with appointments scheduled weeks apart [3].
Starting your treatment plan in the fall gives you several months to make progress before spring and summer return. Rather than trying to squeeze multiple appointments into the weeks before a vacation or warm-weather event, you can give the process the time it needs.
Spend Less Time Shaving and Waxing
Laser hair removal can also simplify your regular beauty routine. Its results typically last longer than temporary hair-removal methods such as shaving, waxing, tweezing, or plucking [1]. While laser hair removal does not guarantee that hair will never return, regrowth after treatment may be finer, lighter, and less noticeable [3]. Some people may also need occasional maintenance treatments over time.
Fall Into Smoother Skin
September is the perfect time to start thinking ahead. If you have been considering laser hair removal, NY Face Place can help you take the first step toward a treatment plan designed around your goals. Contact NY Face Place today to schedule your consultation and start working toward smoother skin for the seasons ahead.
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