What happens when you miss your laser hair removal appointment at Thérapie Clinic (2024)

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What happens when you miss your laser hair removal appointment at Thérapie Clinic? ›

If you do need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, Thérapie Clinic will do our best to accommodate you – but please keep in mind that demand is higher than usual as people get back to their normal lives! Call 1890 650 750 to speak to one of our staff members now, or book now via the official Thérapie Clinic App.

Don't panic, and don't give up on your hair removal journey. If you miss a laser hair removal session, it's important to get back on schedule right away. The reason for this is because the hair that hasn't been treated during its growth cycle will return when it is in its growth phase.

Don't worry—it's no big deal to miss a treatment or two. Hair follicles grow in phases, and laser hair removal works by targeting hair follicles in their growth phase multiple times. We space your appointments out 6-8 weeks so your hair can return to its growth phase for optimal results.

If you were unable to shave your hair or couldn't remove enough, your laser hair removal technician can remove the rest of it before your treatment.

However, if you wait too long between treatments, hair follicles can be too long and won't sustain enough damage with light energy to stop growing hair. You may still experience an initial thinning, but those results will fade, and it won't be long before your normal hair growth is back.

For facial hair, treatments are typically spaced 4-5 weeks apart, while body hair treatments are generally scheduled 5-6 weeks apart. If you treat the area in every 2 weeks, you are simply treating too soon and essentially just shooting heat against the skin, but not destroying anything.

Fact — Laser hair treatments don't work as well, and sometimes not at all on very fair or blond hair. The laser hair removal treatment requires pigment in the hair, or the beam of light will not reach the hair follicle. Hair that is gray or blond has less pigment, which can make laser hair removal ineffective.

Shaving too closely right before your appointment can increase the sensitivity of your skin, making the treatment more uncomfortable. It can also increase the risk of skin irritation or redness.

Not at all! The reason that we say most clients will need at least six treatments, four to six weeks apart for your face or six to eight weeks apart for your body, is because laser treatment works best when hairs are in the early stage of growth, known as anagen.

You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment. To remove the hair, most patients need 2 to 6 laser treatments. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on the treated skin for several months or even years. When the hair regrows, there tends to be less of it.

Can I shave 2 hours before laser hair removal? ›

A shave 24 to 48 hours before the appointed date is important. While the hair root is invisible, the laser can seek it out within the pigment. By shaving, you reduce the chances of burns with the hair being below the skin's surface.

Shave Before Treatment

You should shave within 24 hours of your scheduled laser appointment. Your laser technician cannot treat areas that have hair above the skin. You cannot even receive treatment if there is rough stubble because this may create too much heat for the pigment of your skin.

The fact- “No one fits all” is also true for the Brazilian treatments. The effectiveness of the treatment depends on the thickness, growth and colour of the hair. So, the number of sessions one needs to undergo vary from person to person. Generally, 6-8 sessions are required to get your hair permanently removed.

Regret usually stems from choosing the wrong provider. While laser hair removal itself is rarely regrettable, what can lead to regret is choosing the wrong provider. A cheap, inexperienced clinic may use outdated equipment or incorrect techniques, leading to less effective treatment or even unwanted side-effects.

Undergoing multiple sessions creates better coverage and makes laser hair removal more effective. Stopping at just one treatment could leave you with unwanted growth in visible areas over time, no matter how well the initial treatment goes.

Yes, in most cases, the sensation experienced during laser hair removal treatments tends to decrease with each session. Here's why: Reduced hair density.

If you don't notice the hair shedding within a few days of treatment, don't worry. The rate of hair loss and regrowth is unique to each individual, and factors such as skin type and colour, hair colour, and hormones can affect the process. The best thing to do is be patient and wait for the hair to shed.

Most people start to see their hair fall out three to five days after their laser hair removal session. The hair follicles in the targeted areas are damaged with each laser pulse. Once the hair follicles are damaged, they release the hairs they were growing, and they can't grow any more hairs.

If the weeks between treatments are extended, most likely you won't get the desired results from your course of treatments; as opposed to someone that attended at the recommended intervals. Remember laser hair removal is different from waxing. You aren't waiting for a full regrowth, you're targeting hair growth cycles.

If you're shaving right before your laser hair removal session, be gentle. We recommend using a safety razor to minimise the grazing of the skin. If this skin doesn't have enough time to heal then it can be sensitive during the procedure which will result in irritation.