Hormonal changes (or hormonal imbalances) are one of the factors that can compromise the effectiveness of laser hair removal and cause a risk of hair regrowth during and after treatment.
This is not an uncommon occurrence, but when it comes to laser hair removal, anyone considering it must understand the effects of these hormonal changes, which can occur much more in women, and the precautions to take so as not to hinder the success of the treatment.
How Hormonal Changes Can Affect the Effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal
Hormonal changes during puberty
Puberty marks a period of transition in the human body, influenced by hormonal changes such as increased estrogen or testosterone levels leading to excessive hair growth.
Teenagers begin to experience hair regrowth in different areas, including their private parts, armpits and face.
Due to the instability of hormones during puberty, laser hair removal is not highly recommended. The treatment may not work and new growth may occur after the sessions.
Find out what the ideal age is for laser hair removal!
Hormonal changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding
This is a time when a woman's body undergoes wild hormonal fluctuations.
And knowing that a pregnant or breastfeeding woman's hormones have a strong impact on the hair growth cycle, therapists are not inclined to perform laser treatments that may not deliver the expected results.
Although no studies support the dangers of laser hair removal during pregnancy or breastfeeding, therapists recommend not starting treatment during these times and postponing sessions until hormones stabilize.
How long after pregnancy or breastfeeding Can we start or resume laser hair removal? Check out our two articles to see more clearly!
Pre-menopausal hormonal changes
Hormonal changes can occur just before menopause, due to the high production of androgen hormones and the lack of anti-androgenic activity of estrogen and progesterone. These disturbances stimulate hair growth in areas where hair is usually finer and less dense – particularly on the face around the chin and upper lip – and transform it into thicker hair.
Read also: Everything you need to know about facial laser hair removal!
How to successfully perform laser hair removal in women subject to hormonal changes: precautions to take!
To be successful with laser hair removal, you should consider treatment when your hormones are more stable. It is therefore best to avoid treatment during puberty, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the pre-menopause phase.
It is also imperative to consult a professional before starting laser treatment in order to carry out a hormonal assessment and to ensure that you do not suffer from any hormonal imbalance or disease, such as hirsutism. If the assessment is positive, the problem will first have to be remedied, then laser treatment considered.
After completing your treatment, it is recommended to have touch-up sessions once or twice a year to maintain the effects of the laser and to destroy any hair that may have grown back in the meantime due to hormonal changes and age.
Here we tell you in which cases it is advisable to have touch-up sessions!
Make an appointment at SSSKIN for a free initial consultation
At SSSKIN, we offer a free initial consultation with one of our experts who will examine you and determine if you are eligible for laser hair removal. A personalized treatment plan will then be established based on your hormonal situation and needs.
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