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How Frequently Will I Need Laser Hair Removal?
Most people need a series of laser hair removal treatments to achieve their desired results. The average person needs six to eight treatment sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. This timeline allows more follicles to become active so the laser can treat them. Generally, blonde and white hair does not respond well to treatment. Most patients experience a 10%-25% reduction in hair after the first treatment.
After you finish treatment, you can expect anywhere from months to years of hair-free skin. Hair that does regrow looks pale, thin, and less noticeable. Many people have yearly maintenance treatments to keep away stray hairs. While a strand or two can grow in the treatment area in the months or years after your laser hair removal, they’re thinner and grow sparsely, making them easy to re-treat. Results vary from patient to patient and can be affected by the color and thickness of your hair, the area treated, and your skin color.
How Should I Prepare for Laser Hair Removal?
Preparation for laser hair removal will make your treatment safer and more effective. The laser needs a pigmented, intact hair root to target, so you should follow these tips:
- Avoid waxing, threading, or any treatment that pulls hair out by the root
- Do not bleach your hair for four weeks before treatment
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning, and artificial tanners
- You can shave as often as you want and should shave 24 hours before treatment
- Arrive for treatment with clean skin and no products
These instructions ensure the laser can treat the maximum number of follicles with each treatment. They also protect your skin from becoming too warm during your session.