Laser Hair Removal: Start Now and be Silky Smooth by Swimsuit Season

While we might still be in the full swing of winter, summer days will be here in the blink of an eye. If you’re looking forward to trips to the beach, days by the pool, or just wearing your favorite shorts and skirts, soft, smooth skin is probably on your wish list. 

Laser hair removal offers a path to hair-free skin and the freedom to say goodbye to the seemingly endless cycle of shaving, plucking, waxing, or using depilatory creams. It’s also one of many advanced treatments on offer at D’Allure Medspa in Dallas, Texas. 

Here’s why winter is the perfect time to get started on your laser hair removal journey. 

Laser hair removal works in cycles

Let’s begin by taking a closer look at how laser hair removal works and why it’s such an effective way to achieve soft, smooth skin. Your body is covered with millions of hair follicles. 

Each of these is a tiny channel that extends down into your skin. At the base of each hair follicle lies a hair root, which produces the hair cells that stack atop one another and eventually exit through the surface of your skin as strands of hair. Hair grows in cycles, including an active growth phase, resting phase, and shedding phase. 

Laser hair removal works by directing a concentrated beam of light toward your skin, where it penetrates the deeper layers. That light energy is drawn to the pigment in your hair, where it’s converted into heat. 

The heat damages the hair root, preventing it from creating new hair cells. But laser hair removal only works during your hair’s active growth phase. That’s why it takes multiple treatments to achieve a dramatic reduction in hair regrowth. 

Is laser hair removal a painful experience?

If you’ve had laser hair removal in the past and found it to be a less-than-comfortable experience, you owe it to yourself to try one of the newer treatment platforms. At D’Allure Medspa, we offer laser hair removal using DEKA Synchro REPLAY®, an outstanding system that delivers great results with minimal discomfort. 

When asked to describe the sensation of laser hair removal, many people report a sensation similar to the snap of a rubber band against the skin. Most find the sensations easily tolerable, but if you have especially sensitive skin, just let your practitioner know, and we can apply a special numbing cream before your sessions. 

Why begin laser hair removal in the winter months?

Because the laser light used in hair removal treatments is drawn toward pigment, treatments are best done during a time of year when your skin has not tanned from sun exposure. Skin is also a bit sensitive after treatments, and avoiding exposure to ultraviolet light is important after sessions. 

Winter is the perfect time to begin laser hair removal because you’re likely not spending long periods of time out in the sun. It also gives you plenty of time to complete all of your laser hair removal sessions before swimsuit season arrives. 

If you have additional questions or concerns about how laser hair removal works or how it might align with your plans for this summer, give us a quick call to set up a visit. D’Allure Medspa also offers online booking, making it easier for you to review our schedule and find an appointment time that fits your needs.