Laser hair removal Orange County
Unwanted body hair can be embarrassing for both men and women. Men may seek laser treatment for back hair. Women often get laser hair removal on their faces, underarms, and bikini lines. Another reason for laser hair removal, Orange County has warm temperatures and miles of beaches. Smooth skin means being able to wear what you want and feel better about it.
When hair is removed by laser, an invisible beam of light and constant heat penetrates the hair follicle and destroys it at the root. Because the follicle is destroyed, the hair takes longer to grow back, if it does at all. Compared to shaving, which has to be done frequently, or waxing, which is very painful, laser hair removal is a simple, nearly painless procedure with lasting results.
Laser hair removal is not nearly as painful as waxing. Numbing cream can be applied to the area to be treated, and a cooling device is utilized throughout the procedure to keep the client comfortable. These cooling systems also prevent the laser beam from harming the skin surrounding the hair. People report feeling a slight burning sensation, but most people tolerate it without any topical anesthetic. Numbing cream is available for those who need it. Laser hair removal can take from a few minutes up to several hours, depending on how much hair is being removed.
Following laser hair removal Costa Mesa, the treated skin should not be directly exposed to the sun or to tanning booths for several weeks. It may take up to two weeks for the hair to fall out. In the meantime, it should not be shaved, plucked, rubbed, or scrubbed. Gentle washing with soap and water is better to avoid irritation.
For laser hair removal, Orange County has two Laser Away locations, one in Costa Mesa and one in Southern Orange County.
