Laser Removal

How Long Does it Take to Remove Hair With a Laser Diode?

If the hair is in the growth phase, it takes between 1 and 15 days to fall out after the laser session.

Many people who undergo permanent hair removal treatments wonder how long it takes for hair to fall out after laser. This is normal, since knowing in depth what the treatment consists of and how long it will take to complete it is a great help in planning the sessions.

When offering an answer, it must be taken into account that not all bodies behave in the same way when faced with laser treatment. However, it is possible to indicate an approximate duration of the process and what are the general phases through which the hair treated with laser passes.

Hair Loss After Laser Hair Removal

It is not often that after a laser hair removal session, clients leave without hair in the area to be treated. Normally, and depending on the patient, hair loss occurs between one and three weeks after the waxing session.

What can be disconcerting for many clients is the reappearance of hair in the treated area, often a few days after the first session. This is perfectly normal and is not an indication that the laser has not been effective. On the contrary, it means that the hair follicles are expelling the remaining hair.

Therefore, it should not be surprising that it soon detaches again and falls permanently. The process can be accelerated by performing gentle exfoliations on the treated area, although it is very important to know how to respect the times to avoid damaging the skin. And it is that this, after the session, can be irritated if it is subjected to exfoliations before a week.

Once this phase is over, the hair will not grow until after a month and a half, more or less. It is at that moment when the next depilatory laser session can be carried out.

The Influence of Hair Phases on Hair Loss

Knowing what the hair phases are can be very helpful in understanding why hair grows and falls after sessions:

• Anagen phase: lasting several years, it is the moment of greatest activity in the hair root, and it is when the hair is formed thanks to the production of keratin.
• Catagen phase: lasts a couple of weeks, always less than a month. It is the moment when the hair begins to come to the surface and the size of the root is reduced.
• Telogen phase: the last phase lasts a month or a month and a half. At this point, the hair detaches from the root and the life of a new hair begins in that same follicle.

It is important to know that not all the hairs in an area of ​​the body are in the same phase. Furthermore, laser treatments are only effective on hair in the anagen phase. This explains why the hair that we have treated with the laser falls out at different times and that several sessions are necessary to stop hair growth in the area to be treated.

The Black Dots

After a laser treatment, it can also happen that some black dots appear in the area where the laser has been applied. It is the remains of burned hair and do not pose any complications.

To remove these remains, which can be unsightly, it is only necessary to practice proper hygiene and gently exfoliate the skin once or twice a week. In this way, the remains of hair that may have remained are removed quickly and easily.

It is very important to bear in mind that when waxing after the laser, the hair should not be pulled out, because a root will begin to grow in that follicle that will have to be removed later. For this reason, it is very important not to remove blackheads with wax or tweezers, but always opt for hair removal by shaving or depilatory creams.

Finally, between session and session it is essential to hydrate and care for the skin. Protecting yourself from the sun and avoiding irritating products, such as those formulated with alcohol, helps to improve results, and minimize risks. At Hedonai we have post-laser creams, specially indicated to treat the skin after the session.

How Long Does it Take to Completely Get Rid of Hair?

The total time needed to completely remove hair from an area depends on the quality and quantity of the hair. Another variable to take into account is the area: for example, on the face it will be more difficult to completely get rid of hair, since it is a part of the body with great hormonal activity. But what is clear is that if the hair does not fall out after numerous sessions, it means that laser hair removal is not working.

The total number of sessions is usually around six to eight, although it will depend on the person. This means that it could take about a year or a year and a half for the hair to completely disappear.

In any case, it cannot be said that laser treatments are definitive. It is customary to recommend clients to have revision sessions every year, since the follicles are constantly stimulated, and new hairs could appear over time.

TIPS

Here are our tips on what you should do before going to a specialist laser hair removal center and how to prepare for permanent hair removal. Learn about our tips on before and after laser hair removal. There are those who recommend laser hair removal in autumn or winter, as it is easier to let the hair grow and monitor the evolution of the treatment, however, it can be done at any time of the year as it only requires some specific care.

Tips Before Undergoing Laser Hair Removal:

• Avoid being tanned
• Shave the area 24 hours before
• Do not depilate with wax or tweezers
• Attend with completely clean skin, without creams, self-tanners, ETC.
• Suspend any cream containing retinol or glycolic acid at least 5 days before each session.
• Do not use bleach on the hair at least 4 or 5 days before each session.
• Begin moisturizing the skin regularly.

After Laser Hair Removal We Advise You:

• Use Aloe Vera creams if you have any skin irritation. Although it does not hurt to moisturize the skin for 3 or 4 days.
• Avoid using deodorants that contain alcohol if you have shaved your armpits.
• Avoid sun exposure for at least 7 days after undergoing laser hair removal.
• Hair should fall out where it can be shaved with a blade only, never with a wax or razor.
• Avoid wearing tight clothing in the treated areas, at least for about 3 days after treatment,
• Avoid heat in the treated area, excessively hot showers, saunas, Jacuzzis and the like for 3 or 4 days following treatment.
• If you have had facial hair removal, avoid makeup on the area for a couple of days.
• Do not scratch or touch the waxed area excessively. Wash with neutral soap and warm water.
• Maintain constant and regular hydration in the depilated area.