It is true that laser hair removal guarantees long-lasting results and effective hair reduction in all areas. However, for several reasons, some people may experience some regrowth after treatment.
In today's article, we'll see when it's necessary to do touch-up sessions and how many are needed to maintain the results!
When should touch-up sessions be done after laser hair removal?
Once your laser hair removal treatment is complete, you may need to have periodic touch-ups.
Here are some things you can expect after treatment.
In case of treatment discontinuation
If you have been forced to interrupt the treatment for reasons of your own, this may unfortunately have an impact on the results obtained in the long term. In other words, if you have not had enough sessions to completely eliminate all the hairs, they will not be destroyed at the root, but simply burned.
Therefore, in case of regrowth, you can plan a few touch-up sessions in order to get rid of it permanently.
In case of hair removal carried out during the non-active phase of hair growth
Laser hair removal is only effective during the active phase of hair growth. By treating hair during the resting or transition phase, your hair follicles will be partially, if at all, targeted by the laser, preventing their complete and optimal destruction.
Learn more about laser hair removal and the hair cycle here!
To remedy this, you will need to do a few touch-up sessions to destroy the remaining hairs.
In case of hormonal changes
Hair regrowth during pregnancy, menopause or when taking medications such as the contraceptive pill is a very common phenomenon in women, particularly in hormone-sensitive areas such as the face, midline and areolas of the breasts…
These hormonal changes are likely to alter the results already obtained with laser hair removal. But don't panic, just a few maintenance sessions are enough and you will no longer hear about these regrowths.
Find out how long it takes to resume laser treatments after giving birth!
In case of paradoxical regrowths
Paradoxical stimulation can be caused by repeatedly sending the laser beam to isolated hairs. Consequently, hairs in the form of down may appear at the end of the treatment. It is therefore necessary to do other sessions more spaced out in order to completely destroy the regrowth.
Reactivation of hair follicles
There are some factors that can modulate the activity of hair follicles: growth factors and androgen and estrogen hormones. So, if you are faced with such a situation, you may want to consider touch-ups.
But first of all, you must first consult your treating therapist for guidance and, above all, to treat the problem. Note that until the problem is treated, laser hair removal will not be effective.
How many touch-ups are needed?
Once the desired result is achieved, the therapist may recommend one or two maintenance sessions per year, depending on the area treated and the density of the regrowth. In this way, the laser effects can be extended for a few more years.
So is laser hair removal permanent?
It varies from person to person. For some, the results of laser hair removal are permanent, for others, they are less so, for the reasons mentioned above.
What is reassuring is that the hair that grows back after laser is not as thick and visible as it was before treatment.
In addition to hormonal and genetic factors, it should not be forgotten that the experience of the therapist and the type of laser used play a vital role in the success of the treatment.
At Clinique Muller, we use the three-wavelength diode laser suitable for all skin types. You will observe a reduction of up to 95% of hair growth thanks to the power and precision of our technology.
Free touch-up sessions for life for your laser hair removal at SSSKIN!
What if we told you that with SSSKIN's exceptional offers, you can enjoy hair-free skin forever with lifetime plans and Premium plans that allow you to benefit from free touch-ups for life, without having to pay additional fees in the future.
No matter how long it has been since your last laser treatment, you can claim your free touch-up sessions as long as you have purchased a lifetime laser hair removal package!
And at SSSKIN, we always give you the choice. Our Premium packages of 20 laser sessions are now available! For every 10 laser sessions purchased, you will receive 10 free touch-ups valid for 20 years.
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