Investing in a laser for hair removal over traditional methods like shaving or waxing may seem like a big step from what you’re used to, but we can promise you that it’s something future you will be thankful for, over and over. Rather than providing benefits for only a few days, this revolutionary method delivers results that last for months.
In this article, we’ll be covering exactly what you’re going to have to invest in this treatment, what you’re going to receive in turn, how to minimise discomfort during sessions and where to receive the best treatment options.
What Does It Mean To Use A Laser For Hair Removal
Using a laser for hair removal means using a beam of concentrated light to target and destroy hair follicles, reducing hair growth. Rather than using more traditional methods like shaving, waxing, or depilatory creams, this method comes at a much higher upfront cost, ranging from R150 to over R3500 per session. However, it provides results that last for much longer than any of these conventional methods could ever hope to achieve.
These procedures are performed at specialised clinics with access to advanced technology, such as laser systems, and trained staff to operate them. The process is a multi-week or even month-long one that starts with a consultation session and ends with an aftercare programme.
It’s a fairly modern form of aesthetic treatment, with limited availability compared to conventional hair removal methods, some of which have been available for thousands of years. However, it’s becoming more and more popular by the day, with new clinics popping up around the world. In South Africa, NuSkinnovation has been a pioneering force in making this hair removal treatment locally accessible at affordable rates and high quality.
How Exactly Is This Process Carried Out?
Understanding exactly how this treatment is carried out at a technical level will help you gain a better grasp of other factors, such as pricing, timing, and safety. The whole process centres around the hair follicle, a small tubular mini-organ embedded in your skin by the tens of thousands.
These are responsible for producing new hairs, and are what makes them the target for laser therapy. The highly precise laser system targets these follicles, allowing the melanin (dark pigment) within the organ to absorb the beam’s energy. This rapidly overloads and damages the follicle from the inside, curtailing its ability to produce new hair.
That pigment is crucial to the entire process. Without any pigment in the follicle, the laser beam cannot effectively target the organ, nor will it absorb the energy as well. Under ideal conditions, laser hair removal is highly precise. In cases where there’s no pigment, however, energy spills over to surrounding soft tissue. This makes it both less effective and less safe.
What Have The Implications Been For The Beauty Industry
As more people have started using a laser for hair removal, the implications thereof have been felt throughout the beauty industry. The beauty industry is titanic, with a near-countless number of available products and services, including but not limited to razors, depilatory creams, waxing sessions, makeup, serums, creams, tonics, and much more.
Many of these treatments only provide short-term relief, with effects fading within days or hours. True long-term solutions are uncommon, often costly and invasive, requiring a serious commitment. As a result, short-term options remain the most popular, leading to repeated product purchases.
Laser hair removal breaks this trend by offering a real long-term solution to clients at relatively affordable rates, without requiring any kind of invasive treatment. Clinics like NuSkinnovation are helping to make long-term a more established norm, and strive to make this even more appealing and accessible through continuous innovation.
What You’re Going To Invest Into Using A Laser For Hair Removal
Using a laser for hair removal means offers great results, but there are a few factors to keep in mind. This isn’t surprising, anything that claims to offer great results with no costs is too good to be true and is likely engaging in deception. However, laser therapy remains notable for delivering a very high return on investment.
Money
Laser hair removal comes at a higher initial cost than most conventional hair removal techniques, but the exact figure varies from treatment to treatment and depends on several personal factors. For a small strip of hair, say, on your upper lip, you may only need to pay about R150 per session. For a whole area like one’s back, arms or legs, the price can rise to over R3500 per session. Few treatments are completed in a single session, with the total cost rising as the number of sessions increases.
Please speak with a NuSkinnovation team member to confirm pricing. During the initial consultation, our aestheticians will advise you on how many sessions to expect and help manage expectations in terms of results.
Time
The results don’t appear in an instant. After your initial session, you’ll begin to notice hair slowly begin to shed in the target area. But the therapy needs to be repeated multiple times to truly create a lasting effect. That’s because using a laser for hair removal is only effective during the growth, or anagen, phase of the follicle. This is when the follicle is the most saturated with pigment, making it easier to target.
Not all of your follicles are in the growth phase at the same time. You’ll have to follow a scheduled plan that allows your clinic, over a period of weeks or months, to catch all your hairs during the anagen phase. NuSkinnovation are experts at performing highly-effective laser for hair removal procedures.
Dedication
You’re going to need to remain disciplined throughout your treatment. You’ll be given a schedule to follow for your treatments. This needs to be followed closely, as missing or delaying a session could negatively impact the final results. Between and immediately after your treatments, you’ll need to follow an aftercare programme, including a strict rule to keep the target area out of direct sun.
What You Receive In Turn
While there is money, time and effort put into laser hair removal from your part, absolutely none of it is in vain. This aesthetic treatment is known for its generous returns, making it a rising star of the beauty industry.
Dramatic Results
The real treat comes in the form of dramatic results: clearly smooth skin with barely any sign or sensation of hair. It’s a striking visual effect that increases comfort and confidence, free of the aesthetic drawbacks associated with shaving or depilatory creams, such as visible irritation and razor burns.
Lasting Results
The real reason laser therapy has rocketed in popularity is the long-lasting nature of its results. While short-term fixes deliver results that come and go within hours or days, laser therapy can give you smooth skin that lasts for months. With the exception of a few touch-up sessions, you can remain effortlessly smooth for the majority of the year. The upfront cost of the treatment can be offset by the savings from skipping the purchase of razors, depilatory creams, and waxing sessions.
Safe Results
No matter how remarkable the final results or their duration, no treatment is truly worth it if it is unsafe. Unfortunately, the drawback of the beauty industry’s most potent therapies is that they often come with significant risks associated with invasive treatments. However, using a laser is a remarkably safe option with low risks and recovery times when done by experienced professionals. This is due to the precision of the laser beam, which allows for the specific targeting of hair follicles without significant spillover onto the surrounding skin and tissue.
What Are The Pain Levels Associated With Using A Laser For Hair Removal (And Can I Reduce Them)?
If you’re considering treating yourself, you’ll want to choose a method that isn’t painful. The good news is that, although laser hair removal isn’t completely painless, it’s not intensely painful either. Most people who have experienced it describe the sensation as a quick snap, similar to a rubber band hitting the skin. It might cause a wince, but the discomfort is moderate and subsides quickly. The overall pain level largely depends on the session duration, with longer treatments causing more discomfort than shorter ones.
Your technician aims to minimize your discomfort as much as possible. If you’re concerned about pain, you may take an over-the-counter pain reliever about an hour before your session. Usually, this isn’t necessary, but it won’t interfere with the treatment and is harmless. The technician will also use a cooling or numbing gel on the target area to help reduce any pain. If the gel’s effect diminishes or isn’t enough during your session, feel free to ask for a new application.
Treat Future You With NuSkinnovation
To truly treat yourself, you should book your laser hair removal session at a clinic with a good reputation. This way, you can be all but assured that you’re going to receive satisfactory professional care that delivers strong results and poses low risk. There are many less reputable clinics around the world that offer lower prices than established clinics, but these aren’t worth the risk.
Booking at NuSkinnovation gives you the best of both worlds: competitive rates but proven quality. We operate pristine clinics throughout South Africa, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and expert, passionate staff. With these combined factors, we can deliver you the care that you need and deserve. We strive to make each and every one of your therapies a gift to your future self.
Conclusion
In conclusion, using a laser for hair removal is a highly effective long-term solution for smooth skin, making it the perfect gift for your future self. For your investment of money, time and effort, you’ll be rewarded with a safe, effective and enduring set of effects. Breaking the beauty trend of quick fixes, laser hair removal is becoming both more accessible and popular around the world.
In South Africa, NuSkinnovation is the winner’s choice for clinics. We’re a well-established and reputable clinic capable of providing you with the perfect means to treat the future you with smooth skin. Book a free consultation today!