Laser hair removal is an effective and long-lasting solution to get rid of unwanted hair permanently, when using the best technology and the right treatment protocols. But how long does this procedure last and how permanent are the results?
How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal is an advanced permanent hair removal method that uses pulses of light to strike and destroy the hair bulbs, thereby damaging the hair follicles and preventing hair regrowth. The laser wavelength selectively targets the hair pigment, ensuring the treatment is safe for the surrounding skin.
Compared to waxing or shaving, laser hair removal offers longer-lasting results: after a full course of treatments, hair regrowth is almost zero and the results, when using the best technologies and the right treatment protocols, are permanent. Moreover, laser hair removal is less painful than other hair removal methods and reduces the risk of skin irritation, which make it a popular choice for people who want to avoid pain and people with sensitive skin.
Number of sessions required and process
To achieve the best results from laser hair removal, it is important that you benefit from a personalised action plan tailored to you and based on your needs. This is epíLate’s modus operandi: following the free initial consultation, if the customer chooses to proceed, the epíLate professional will create a personalised plan to ensure satisfactory and, most importantly, permanent results.
The first factor to determine is the number of sessions, which varies according to the area treated, but also according to individual characteristics such as hair or skin colour. For example, people with light skin and dark hair tend to achieve better and faster results than those with dark skin or light hair. The density of the hair in the area to be treated can also affect the duration of the treatment.
How are laser hair removal sessions carried out and how long do they last
Before each session, it is essential that you prepare properly. We recommend avoiding exposure to the sun and the use of depilatory creams or wax for at least four weeks before treatment. Furthermore, it is important to shave the area to be treated the day before the session to ensure proper laser performance.
Laser hair removal sessions usually last from a few minutes to a few tens of minutes, depending on the size and extent of the area to be treated. Although the treatment may be slightly uncomfortable for some people, it is generally well tolerated, and many people find it completely painless.
It is important to follow the recommendations of the practitioner performing the treatment and respect the rest time between sessions.
How many sessions does it take to see results?
Usually, at least in the early days, the hair grows back between treatments, albeit weaker and thinner and with individual variations.
Most people experience a significant reduction in hair growth after the very first sessions. Some individuals may require more sessions to achieve definitive results, while others may see them more quickly: factors such as the area treated, age, hair colour and follicle density influence the speed with which the desired final effect is achieved.
Duration of the effects of laser hair removal
When investing in laser hair removal, it is natural to ask how long the effects will last. The duration depends on several factors, but epíLate – thanks its state-of-the-art technology and personalised treatments based on protocols developed over 15 years of experience, with more than 50,000 customers treated – is able to guarantee permanent results.
However, to achieve truly permanent results, you must follow the professional’s instructions. For example, during the hair removal process, you should avoid exposure to the sun without using a broad-spectrum sun cream to protect the treated skin, limit your intake of certain types of supplements, avoid hair removal with wax or tweezers between sessions, and keep your skin cared for and moisturised. The epíLate professional accompanying you will give you plenty of detailed advice in your first few meetings.
Although laser hair removal with epìLate can offer permanent results at the end of a full course of treatments, some people may require a few “maintenance” sessions in the following years. The specialist will explain your personalised hair removal plan in detail. Only epìLate guarantees you lifelong “maintenance” sessions – in the rare cases that they prove necessary – at no extra cost with the epìLife legal guarantee.
