Lasers used for hair removal rely on a beam of high intesity light (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) focused to a specific wavelength (pigment) and target. Important to note that hair grows in cycles or phases (anagen, telogen and catagen) or "growing", dorment, or... more
Will shaving before Laser hair removal result in coarse hair?
They say you have to shave before each your treatment. Will it be stubbly and coarse on your upper lip between treatments? I don't want to walk around with my husband and have a coarse mustache!!
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A: Shaving before laser hair removal is necessary.
When undergoing laser hair removal treatments, it is importantthat you NOT wax or pluck the hair 4-6 weeks before starting treatment andin between each treatment session. The reason for this is that the lasercan only be effective if there are hairs in the follicles within yourskin. If you pull the hair out of... more
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