LASER HAIR REMOVAL OKC

Age, ethnicity, medications, hormone levels, and body site influence the length, coarseness, and color of body hair. The amount and distribution of body hair is largely determined genetically. This may vary according to racial characteristics. How much hair you have depends upon how many hairs are in their active growth phase, and how long that phase lasts.

In the past, various methods were used to remove unwanted hair. Each of the following traditional methods, while variably effective, have distinct disadvantages when compared to laser hair removal.

• Shaving: Although a simple way to remove hair, shaving doesn’t affect the coarseness, thickness, growth rate, or cycle of unwanted hair. Shaving is only a transient solution and requires a constant commitment to maintaining a hair-free appearance.
• Tweezing: This is a tedious, painful, and impractical method for large areas.
• Waxing: This procedure can cover a large area at one time and results may last a month or more, but it is painful and can often cause allergic reactions and inflammation of the hair follicle.
• Electrolysis: This process involves inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and applying an electric current. Expertly used, this can be successful in eliminating hair permanently. However, because you can treat only one hair follicle at a time, it is a tedious, time-consuming process. Electrolysis can sometimes lead to skin infections and scarring.

Laser hair removal is a method of removing unwanted hair, utilizing laser energy targeted to the hair follicle to cause thermal damage and prevent further hairs from growing.

Common treatment locations include legs, armpits, upper lip, chin, and the bikini line. However, laser hair removal is possible from most parts of the body. 

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, laser hair removal is today among the top five most-sought non-surgical treatments. Say goodbye to the razor or complicated waxing, and instead, say hello to laser hair and body confidence.

At Renew Wellness & Aesthetics, we use the market-leading Viora Laser Hair System for all our procedures. All laser hair removal is carried out by a certified laser specialist.

During your procedure, the specialist will press the Viora instrument to your skin. To limit discomfort, especially if large or sensitive areas are being treated, a topical anesthetic cream may be applied to the site to reduce any discomfort.

The near-infrared laser light produced by the system passes through the skin’s surface and is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicle. The laser energy is absorbed by the hair follicle and converted into heat, which damages the hair’s ability to grow. The damaged hair root is then expelled or absorbed by the body.

During the procedure, you may feel mild discomfort, akin to a rubber band snapping the skin with a temporary stinging sensation for a few moments afterward. Most people tolerate the procedure well. As stated above, an anesthetic cream can be applied to reduce discomfort.

Laser hair removal is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair. However, it can be successfully used on all skin types. 

Temporary hair loss almost always occurs after each laser treatment, regardless of hair color. However, the laser’s effectiveness for permanent hair reduction is strongly correlated with hair color.

Light-colored hair patients are less likely to experience a permanent hair reduction compared to those with darker hair. Hair loss in these patients can be maintained by treatment at approximately three-month intervals. We also offer effective laser hair removal for dark skin.

Laser hair removal works by disabling hairs that are in their active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter the growth phase at different times, several treatments are necessary to disable all hair follicles in a given area. We can discuss this further with you during your free consultation.

Following multiple, appropriately timed treatments, a long-term growth delay is typically seen. Many patients obtain permanent hair removal, but some people require periodic touch-up treatments to keep unwanted hair away.

Following several treatments, any remaining hair is much finer, lighter, and more cosmetically acceptable than before treatment.

More and more people in the United States are turning to laser hair removal as a more efficient and longer-lasting solution to waxing or shaving. Statistics show that women currently account for 80% of procedures, though the number of men who choose laser hair removal is growing each year.

Laser hair removal is popular across all groups. The 40-55-year-old age category accounts for approximately 35% of all laser hair removal procedures. They are followed by the 30-39-year-old age category at 29%. An increasing number of people aged 55+ are choosing to undergo laser hair removal each year.

Laser hair removal is the best option for those who wish to remove unwanted hair from their face or body. At Renew Wellness & Aesthetics, we offer the most advanced and safest hair removal in Oklahoma City. If you are looking for a more permanent solution to shaving or waxing, laser hair removal from Renew Wellness & Aesthetics is the right option for you.

The cost of laser hair removal treatment varies, depending primarily upon the size of the area you wish to have treated. During your free consultation, our expert team will be happy to give you a cost estimate. As laser hair removal is considered a cosmetic procedure in the vast majority of cases, treatment is not covered by insurance. We do provide package discounts and financing.