Laser Hair Removal for Men

The demand for laser hair removal has grown bigger than ever. Both men and women are now considering this treatment because of its impressive results. In fact, 40% of Havana Skin Clinic’s clientele are men. Even hunks go to our clinic to get their hair removed. It isn’t surprising when  you consider that men have more hair than women. Also, laser hair removal will help men save a huge chunk of time, and eliminates the hassle of frequent shaving. Because men have more hair, they are more prone to skin damage, and skin conditions such as folliculitis barbae or ingrown hair. Laser hair removal can really do wonders for men. To give you a clearer view on how laser hair removal works, here’s how it goes:

First stage of laser hair removal

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Generally, males do more treatments than women. It’s due to man’s biological nature that has to do with their androgen hormones, and testosterone. There is no exact number of treatments for men’s hair removal since it all depends on the person’s hair cycles. The laser works by killing hairs that are only in the active stage, which is the first stage of hair growth where hair is hatched down at the base of the hair shaft.

The laser travels down to hair that is absorbed at the base. Then, it will be transferred to the stem cells that will cause its death. The stem cells may stimulate the growth of new hairs again. However, when the laser targets the stem cells for the second time, the process of hair growth will not happen again. This results in permanent hair loss.

Second stage of laser hair removal

The treatment damages the hair during the second stage of hair removal. This stage causes slower hair growth and thinner strands of hair. The more treatment the patient receives, the thinner his hair will become and the frequency for shaving will be less.

Third stage of laser hair removal

inline_687_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-Armpit-Laser-Epilation-At-Beau-183856411-300x200.jpgThe hair in stage 3 is already close to shedding away from the surface of the skin. At this stage, the hair is thinner and less, which makes it difficult for the laser to target and destroy the remaining hairs. Therefore, to increase the efficiency of the treatment, the patient will have to shave the area, so the hair comes back to its first stage of growth. The treatment will be continued until a significant reduction of hair takes place in the area. The goal is to see at least 80% of hair loss in the targeted area. Until then the intervals for each treatment will be close to each other for faster and more satisfying results.

Final stage

The final stage involves maintaining the results that have been achieved. Depending on the patient, the doctor may suggest fewer sessions with longer intervals. It will be up to the patient if he decides to continue with the treatment. Typically, the doctors will assess the patient, and will inform him if the desired hair loss has been achieved.

 

 

 

 

How to prepare for laser hair removal

It’s now possible to permanently remove those annoying fuzz. With laser hair removal, you can now achieve a smooth, hair-free skin for good! This treatment is currently the most advanced, and most sought-after procedure for hair removal. Using smart technologies, you can now avoid having prickly stubble. However, though laser hair removal is an efficient and safe procedure, patients must still perform steps to assure the treatment’s success. Here’s a few:

Do not apply any cosmetics on the area before the treatment

inline_211_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-tender-7142900-300x195.jpgThe skin must be clean prior to the treatment. It must be free from any dirt or cosmetics like deodorant, lotion, creams, etc. Such impurities may affect the procedure and the condition of the skin. It’s necessary to keep the skin clean when undergoing the procedure, as it may cause skin irritations or damages. It’s necessary to keep the area clean as it may also damage the equipment used for laser hair removal.

Shave the area before the treatment

The skin must be shaved 24 hours before the treatment. Laser hair removal works using an energy that is absorbed beneath the skin. Not shaving the area prior to the procedure may decrease the efficiency of the procedure since the laser must penetrate the skin. It’s also important to shave the skin 24 hours before the treatment. Shaving the area too closely to the time of treatment may result in skin irritations. On the other hand, shaving the area 2 or 3 days prior the treatment may result in a skin with too much hair. Thus, the best time to shave the area is one day before the treatment.

Do not use poor shaving equipment

It’s highly suggested to use high quality shaving equipment when removing hair before the treatment. The skin must be completely shaved before the treatment. The area must also be in good condition where it has no cuts or lacerations. The best way to assure this is to use a good quality razor such as Mac 3. Good quality razors remove hair in fewer motions, preventing cuts.

Do not wax or pluck the area before the treatment

inline_361_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-Woman-Showing-Tweezers-For-Eye-183769054-200x300.jpgPatients who will undergo laser hair removal must never pluck or wax the area prior to the treatment. In fact, these patients must shave the skin 3 days before the treatment, and shave the area again 24-hours prior the procedure. Patients who remove hair by pulling it from the roots may have fewer hairs on the surface of the skin. Thus, the laser may not efficiently target the hair follicles. Especially for areas that are difficult to shave, like the bikini area, the skin must be shaved 3 days and 24 hours before the procedure to avoid skin damages, irritation, and pain during the treatment. Shaving the areas before the laser hair removal also helps in the success of the procedure.

How to prepare for laser hair removal

It’s now possible to permanently remove those annoying fuzz. With laser hair removal, you can now achieve a smooth, hair-free skin for good! This treatment is currently the most advanced, and most sought-after procedure for hair removal. Using smart technologies, you can now avoid having prickly stubble. However, though laser hair removal is an efficient and safe procedure, patients must still perform steps to assure the treatment’s success. Here’s a few:

Do not apply any cosmetics on the area before the treatment

inline_446_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-tender-7142900-300x195.jpgThe skin must be clean prior to the treatment. It must be free from any dirt or cosmetics like deodorant, lotion, creams, etc. Such impurities may affect the procedure and the condition of the skin. It’s necessary to keep the skin clean when undergoing the procedure, as it may cause skin irritations or damages. It’s necessary to keep the area clean as it may also damage the equipment used for laser hair removal.

Shave the area before the treatment

The skin must be shaved 24 hours before the treatment. Laser hair removal works using an energy that is absorbed beneath the skin. Not shaving the area prior to the procedure may decrease the efficiency of the procedure since the laser must penetrate the skin. It’s also important to shave the skin 24 hours before the treatment. Shaving the area too closely to the time of treatment may result in skin irritations. On the other hand, shaving the area 2 or 3 days prior the treatment may result in a skin with too much hair. Thus, the best time to shave the area is one day before the treatment.

Do not use poor shaving equipment

It’s highly suggested to use high quality shaving equipment when removing hair before the treatment. The skin must be completely shaved before the treatment. The area must also be in good condition where it has no cuts or lacerations. The best way to assure this is to use a good quality razor such as Mac 3. Good quality razors remove hair in fewer motions, preventing cuts.

Do not wax or pluck the area before the treatment

inline_361_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-Woman-Showing-Tweezers-For-Eye-183769054-200x300.jpgPatients who will undergo laser hair removal must never pluck or wax the area prior to the treatment. In fact, these patients must shave the skin 3 days before the treatment, and shave the area again 24-hours prior the procedure. Patients who remove hair by pulling it from the roots may have fewer hairs on the surface of the skin. Thus, the laser may not efficiently target the hair follicles. Especially for areas that are difficult to shave, like the bikini area, the skin must be shaved 3 days and 24 hours before the procedure to avoid skin damages, irritation, and pain during the treatment. Shaving the areas before the laser hair removal also helps in the success of the procedure.

Preparing for Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is currently the best option to achieve a smooth, hair-free skin. Advanced procedures for laser hair removal today are efficient, fast and have minimal discomfort. Though devices used for this treatment are equipped with smart systems to assure it won’t damage the skin, there are still steps that patients must do to have a safe and successful procedure. As such, here are what patients when preparing for laser hair removal.

Clean and shave the area prior to the treatment

inline_831_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-Woman-on-laser-hair-removal-pr-188808490-300x200.jpgIt’s important to keep the skin clean and shaved before undergoing laser hair removal, as it may affect the treatment. Laser hair removal works using an energy that is absorbed beneath the skin. If the area has impurities, dirt or hair prior the treatment, the laser may not be bale to effectively target hair follicles. Not cleaning or shaving the area before the procedure could affect the results, as well as the equipment being used. It may damage the device, and reduce the efficiency of the treatment. Therefore, before undergoing laser hair removal, make sure that the skin has no lotion, deodorant, or any cosmetics, and is completely shaved.

Get a good razor or high quality shaving equipment

The skin must be completely shaved before the treatment. To make sure the skin will not get cut or irritated due to shaving, it’s necessary to use the right shaving equipment. Get a high quality razor such as Mac 3 when shaving your skin. This way, any skin damages will be avoided, and you can be sure that the area is completely shaved.

Shave the area the night before the treatment

Shaving the area 2 or 3 days prior the treatment would probably result in a skin with too much hair. On the other hand, shaving the skin too closely to the treatment may cause irritations. Thus, the best time to shave the skin is 24-hours prior the treatment.

Shave the area 3 days before and 24 hours before the treatment

inline_370_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-Beautiful-Woman-In-Bathroom-148882601-300x200.jpgFor people who pluck or wax their hair, they should have the skin shaved 3 days before the treatment, and then go over the area again 24-hours prior the procedure. Patients who remove hair by pulling it from the roots may have fewer hairs on the surface of the skin. Thus, the laser may not efficiently target the hair follicles. Especially for areas that are difficult to shave, like the bikini area, it’s advised that these areas must be shaved 3 days and 24-hours prior the procedure to avoid any possibilities of skin damage or irritation. Shaving the areas before the laser hair removal also helps in the success of the procedure.

Preparing for Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is currently the best option to achieve a smooth, hair-free skin. Advanced procedures for laser hair removal today are efficient, fast and have minimal discomfort. Though devices used for this treatment are equipped with smart systems to assure it won’t damage the skin, there are still steps that patients must do to have a safe and successful procedure. As such, here are what patients when preparing for laser hair removal.

Clean and shave the area prior to the treatment

inline_575_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-Woman-on-laser-hair-removal-pr-188808490-300x200.jpgIt’s important to keep the skin clean and shaved before undergoing laser hair removal, as it may affect the treatment. Laser hair removal works using an energy that is absorbed beneath the skin. If the area has impurities, dirt or hair prior the treatment, the laser may not be bale to effectively target hair follicles. Not cleaning or shaving the area before the procedure could affect the results, as well as the equipment being used. It may damage the device, and reduce the efficiency of the treatment. Therefore, before undergoing laser hair removal, make sure that the skin has no lotion, deodorant, or any cosmetics, and is completely shaved.

Get a good razor or high quality shaving equipment

The skin must be completely shaved before the treatment. To make sure the skin will not get cut or irritated due to shaving, it’s necessary to use the right shaving equipment. Get a high quality razor such as Mac 3 when shaving your skin. This way, any skin damages will be avoided, and you can be sure that the area is completely shaved.

Shave the area the night before the treatment

Shaving the area 2 or 3 days prior the treatment would probably result in a skin with too much hair. On the other hand, shaving the skin too closely to the treatment may cause irritations. Thus, the best time to shave the skin is 24-hours prior the treatment.

Shave the area 3 days before and 24 hours before the treatment

inline_370_http://havanaskinclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bigstock-Beautiful-Woman-In-Bathroom-148882601-300x200.jpgFor people who pluck or wax their hair, they should have the skin shaved 3 days before the treatment, and then go over the area again 24-hours prior the procedure. Patients who remove hair by pulling it from the roots may have fewer hairs on the surface of the skin. Thus, the laser may not efficiently target the hair follicles. Especially for areas that are difficult to shave, like the bikini area, it’s advised that these areas must be shaved 3 days and 24-hours prior the procedure to avoid any possibilities of skin damage or irritation. Shaving the areas before the laser hair removal also helps in the success of the procedure.

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