FAQs
In medicine, lasers allow surgeons to work at high levels of precision by focusing on a small area, damaging less of the surrounding tissue. If you have laser therapy, you may experience less pain, swelling, and scarring than with traditional surgery.
Is laser therapy really effective? ›
While you may think that it is far fetched, you can achieve pain relief with light energy from a laser. Laser light energy can stimulate nerve regeneration, relax muscles, accelerate healing in damaged tissues, and reduce inflammation and pain.
Is laser treatment successful? ›
Laser hair removal is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair, but it can be successfully used on all skin types.
Is laser 100% effective? ›
While laser hair removal cannot guarantee 100% removal of all hair follicles, it offers substantial hair reduction. Most individuals experience a significant reduction in hair growth, with many reporting long-lasting results.
How effective is the laser hair treatment? ›
You will likely see the results immediately after treatment. The results vary from patient to patient. The color and thickness of your hair, area treated, type of laser used, and color of your skin all affect the results. You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment.
What are two drawbacks of laser therapy? ›
Laser therapy can result in misdirected or excessively intense burns, bleeding from the choriocapillaris, damage to macular and other ocular structures, and breaks in Bruch's membrane.
How long does laser therapy results last? ›
Depending on the type and strength of laser used, the procedure may be somewhat painful and require about a week or so to recover. How long do the results typically last? On average, patients can expect laser skin resurfacing results to last anywhere from 3-5 years from having the procedure done.
Can you do too much laser therapy? ›
Treating too often or using too much laser power can result in reduced healing. Your laser therapist will determine the optimal treatment dose for you. One body area is treated at a time allowing the body to focus its healing energies.
Which laser is most effective? ›
One of the best lasers for skin resurfacing, Fraxel Repair effectively treats deep lines and wrinkles, sunspots and age spots, uneven skin tone and texture, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and melasma. The laser is also renowned for producing long-lasting results.
Is laser treatment good or bad? ›
In the hands of a board-certified dermatologist, laser treatment can safely treat many types of scars. When the person performing your laser treatment lacks medical expertise and specialized knowledge of the skin, laser treatment may not give you the results you seek. It can even be dangerous.
Since laser hair removal greatly reduces unwanted hair, regular maintenance that goes along with shaving and waxing isn't required, so once you pay the initial fee, you shouldn't have to pay much more. It can reduce the chance of certain skin diseases.
How many laser treatments until you see results? ›
On average, most people will need between six and eight treatments to remove hair or reduce hair growth. Your treatment appointments are usually spaced about four to six weeks apart to give your skin enough time to recover between treatment appointments.
How long does it take for laser to start working? ›
Laser treatment begins working immediately after the first appointment. You'll first see hair falling out of treated areas within a day or two. Soon after that, you'll notice smoother skin. Once your treatment plan is complete, the results will last typically longer than waxing and can last for years.
Is hair gone forever after laser? ›
For some people, laser hair removal on the body provides permanent or near-permanent results. Others may see a big reduction in the amount and thickness of hair that regrows over time. While permanent results aren't usually achieved on the face, regrowth may not occur for years.
What happens if I stop laser hair removal after 4 sessions? ›
If treatment is stopped before all of the hair follicles have been destroyed, some may continue to grow. It is important to complete the recommended treatment plan to achieve the best results. Sometimes, the patient sees hairs are thicker and darker after the treatment when they have original light and fair hair.
How many laser sessions do you need? ›
Expect between six to ten sessions for a 90% reduction in unwanted hair. It sounds counterintuitive, but darker, coarser hair often requires fewer sessions. This is because the laser is able to pick up on the pigment easily, and blitz more effectively.
How long does it take to see results from laser treatment? ›
As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to see the results of each session one to three weeks after your session is complete. After that, you need to wait until the hair follicles in the area enter the active growth phase.
How often should you do laser therapy? ›
It Depends on the Type of Laser Used
Fractional lasers generally require one to three treatments to achieve the look you want. If you need multiple treatments, it's recommended to set the sessions two weeks apart. Scheduling them as close together will help in maximizing the desired results within a short period.
What is the science behind laser therapy? ›
The light emitted from lasers has the ability to evoke changes on a chemical, or molecular, level. Photochemical effect results in the activation of mitochondria and an increase in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis. This results in the acceleration of healing processes.
Does laser therapy reduce inflammation? ›
Laser Therapy has been clinically proven as an effective treatment for pain and inflammation.
