Do you wish you could enjoy smooth, hair-free skin without the hassle of shaving? Are you tired of the smell of depilatory creams or the time-consuming nature of tweezers? If so, you may be a good fit for Soprano ICE laser hair removal treatments at the office of Mimi Lee, MD in Little Rock, AR. To help you decide, keep reading to learn more about treatment with this highly advanced device, including how long the results of treatment last.
Can Soprano ICE Offer a Long-Term Solution for Hair Removal?
Soprano ICE can offer a long-term hair removal solution. This cutting-edge laser hair removal device burns some of the hair follicles in the targeted area to death. Once the hair follicles are destroyed, they cannot produce hair. Therefore, you can generally expect to enjoy lifelong results once you have finished your treatments. However, in some cases, people can only enjoy their optimal results for several years.
How Soon Can I Expect To See My Results?
You should be able to enjoy the initial results of each treatment just a week or two after the session. However, it will be several months before you can enjoy the final results of treatment. During your treatment, the laser targets the very pigmented hair follicles in the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle, causing them to burn to death without damaging surrounding skin tissue.
Once the follicles die, it will be seven to 14 days before they release the hair they were growing. You generally shouldn’t expect to see your optimal results until five to seven months after your first session because people usually need between four and six treatments to achieve their desired results. Usually, sessions are scheduled four to six weeks apart.
Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
An ideal candidate for laser hair removal has a significant contrast between their skin tone and hair color. This is because treatment is more effective when there is a stark contrast. However, you may still qualify for this treatment if you have light hair and pale skin or dark hair and dark skin. Another factor we need to consider to determine your candidacy for treatment is your skin health. We can’t treat irritated or infected skin.
We also need to consider your overall health before we can advise you on your candidacy for this treatment. If you have a history of skin cancer, you should not get this treatment. Additionally, you must be able to avoid taking photosensitizing drugs before your scheduled appointment. We also need to ensure you have realistic expectations of treatment results.
What Should I Do To Prepare for Treatment?
One of the most important preparation steps to take before treatment is to avoid sun exposure as much as possible. We won’t be able to treat you if you have a sunburn in your targeted treatment area. Furthermore, to reiterate, this treatment is most effective when the hair follicles are a lot darker than the surrounding skin cells. Therefore, you should help prevent your skin from darkening by avoiding sunbathing, indoor tanning, and tanning creams.
Another important preparation step to take is to avoid the use of potentially irritating skincare products. For example, creams containing AHAs or BHAs need to be avoided. Furthermore, you can’t use any topical products that contain retinol. It is also important that you are hydrated and your skin is moisturized when you arrive for your appointment.
Will I Need To Shave Before My Appointment?
You should not shave before your first appointment. We like to photograph your areas of concern before your treatment so it is easier to gauge the efficacy of each treatment. We will shave your problem areas once we’re done taking pictures free of charge. However, you must pay a service fee any other time you need to be shaved. Whether you need to shave before treatment depends on your sex and areas of concern.
Keep in mind, shaving is the only hair removal technique you should use before your treatment. This is to help ensure that your skin is not irritated when you arrive at your appointment. You should also keep in mind that if you have very coarse hair you should wait until as close to your appointment time as possible to shave if you don’t want us to shave your skin for you.
Are There Any Aftercare Guidelines I Will Have To Follow?
There are aftercare guidelines that must be followed after your treatment. For example, you must avoid exposure to heat and chlorine for 48 hours. Similarly, you need to keep the treated areas free from cosmetics.
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Soprano ICE delivers hair removal results that last for years. However, this isn’t the only benefit you can expect from treatment. You should notice an improvement in your appearance just a week or two after each session, and you can achieve long-lasting results in under a year. To find out if laser hair removal is right for you, contact us today at the office of Mimi Lee, MD in Little Rock, AR to schedule a consultation.