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It’s convenient, time-saving, and safe, sure. But, the benefits of laser hair removal far exceed its immediate cost.
For those looking to confidently tackle unwanted body hair with a more permanent solution, understanding the IPL laser hair removal procedure is crucial, as it is fast emerging as a viable option. Compared to other hair removal methods, such as waxing, shaving, or traditional epilation, laser hair removal is a far more practical alternative, offering more lasting results.
In recent years, laser hair removal has become a lot more popular as the technology that was once very expensive and exclusive is becoming more accessible to more if not most, people.
Laser hair removal benefits
Some of the benefits of laser hair removal are obvious. You’ll always be ready for a pool party and never have to shrink away from wearing that little black dress. But even the overt, more superficial benefits aside, laser hair removal has many other, less apparent gifts.
- You save time - IPL laser hair removal can result in up to 90 percent reduction of hair regrowth. In the case of shaving or waxing, hair regrowth starts almost immediately or after a month. However, at the end of your laser hair removal treatment, you’ll require basic touch-ups and maintenance only a couple of times a year. So, you don’t have to subject yourself to the monthly appointment with your neighborhood parlor aunty. That’s a lot of hours (not to mention the probing questions) saved.
- You save money - Long-term saving is one of the many laser hair removal benefits. Lesser upkeep also results in lower costs. While a single waxing appointment will cost you significantly less than an appointment for laser hair removal, it is a recurring cost that you’ll have to bear substantially longer. The convenience of laser hair removal aside, the cumulative cost of the treatment will be less than that of waxing.
- You will experience fewer acne and breakouts - Laser hair removal can help reduce acne and breakouts by targeting the hair follicle, particularly on the face. No matter how thin, body hair traps oil, dirt, and even dead skin cells, making it a breeding ground for bacteria that can lead to acne. Laser hair removal removes clogged pores and reduces acne and breakouts while eliminating unwanted hair. So, if you have acne-prone skin, laser hair removal offers a double advantage!
- You don’t require any downtime - be sure, laser hair removal treatments will leave your skin ever so slightly inflamed. So, it would be best if you weren’t going out in the sun immediately. But barring a few basic after-care steps, you don’t require much downtime following a laser hair removal treatment. So you could be back to your routine almost immediately after the procedure.
- It can potentially help reduce body odour - Less body odor is yet another laser hair removal benefit. When you eliminate hair on your body, especially in your underarms, you also reduce the amount of sweat that gets trapped on your skin. Just by that, a laser hair removal treatment could lead to lesser body odor. However, laser hair removal cannot be a solution to body odor. You could do well with a doctor’s consultation if you suffer from body odour issues.
- Say Goodbye to ingrown hair - Goodbye to ingrown and unwanted hair - Traditional methods like razors, epilators, and plucking can lead to ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal treatment rids you of all that trouble because it destroys the hair follicles, preventing regrowth.
- You will get healthier and more youthful skin - IPL treatment also stimulates the production of collagen. You probably know this, but collagen, boosted by procedures like laser hair removal, is one of the primary building blocks for our muscles, tendons, hair, and skin. Collagen is what keeps our skin from sagging and keeps it looking younger. A boost in collagen production does not just help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines but also gives your skin a more youthful look.
