Alias Name
Laser Permanent Hair Removal, Freeze Arm Hair Removal

Procedure Details
Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures. It directs light at the melanin in the hair follicle, using light to heat up hair roots, damaging the root and helping to break the cycle of regrowth.

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Pros
The light (laser or IPL) enters the skin and is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair shaft; achieve this critical temperature in the hair follicle whilst at the same time not heating up the surrounding skin to a temperature that could cause damage such as a blister.

Cons
It has limitations and is suitable for people with light-skin and dark hair. Careful maintenance and strict sun protection are required after the treatment; multiple treatments are needed for the result to last.

Unsuitable Candidate
Those with a history of keloids; those with hepatitis, syphilis, or skin infections; those with blood diseases and coagulation disorders; those who have recently taken vasodilators and anti-arthralgia drugs; those with thin skin and varicose veins.

Scar
No

Treatment Time
20-30 min

Anesthesia Method
Not needed/ numbing agent

Treatment Course
3-6 times per course with 1-month interval

Procedures Technique
Photoelectric Therapy

Sustainability
Permanent

Recovery Period
No downtime

Qualification
Practicing physician in medical aesthetics or board-certified plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
Mild

Before Procedure

1. Do not expose the skin too much under the sun before laser treatment, because it may easily burn the skin, causing the skin to become red and blistering.
2. Let the aesthetician knows whether you have a history of photosensitivity.
3. Thorough cleansing before treatment.
4. For those who plucked hair with tweezer before, they need to wait for the hair roots to grow out before laser hair removal.

0-1st days
0 day to 1-day redness and swelling period Recovery tips: 
Hair follicles on skin will be red and swell, and there could be burning sensation on the treatment area.

Aftercare methods:

1. After treatment, you can apply ice packs for 10-15 minutes.
2. Avoid getting wet, no rubbing, and no sauna on the treatment day.
3. no spicy and irritating food.
4. Pay more attention to sun protection and avoid sun exposure. The sun injury can cause pigmentation.

2-7th days
2 to 7-days adaptation period Recovery tips: 
No obvious symptoms, some dried-up hair on the epidermis, some people will have mild itching symptoms.

Care methods:

1. Use some restoring products to sooth dryness, do not scratch.
2. Eat more fruits containing vitamin C or vitamin C tablets.
3. Prohibit the use of whitening products.
4. Pay more attention to hydration and sun protection to avoid sunburn that cause pigmentation.
5. Avoid spicy and irritating food and keep a light diet; 6. It is recommended to apply aloe vera gel twice a day to the treatment site within one week after each treatment.

8-15th days
8 to 15-days hair follicle atrophy period Recovery tips: 
Hair follicle atrophy, the number of hair decreases.

Care methods:

1. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the hair removal area.
2. Try to use cleansing products or skin care products that are less irritating to the skin.
3. Pay attention to moisturizing and sun protection to avoid pigmentation caused by sunburn.

16-42nd days
16 days to 42 days, the effect is visible.

Recovery Tips:
The newly born hair decreases, and the hair shaft becomes thinner.

Aftercare method：
Do not treat the new hair by yourself, follow the doctor’s advice and follow the course of treatment.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.