Why Winter Is the Best Time to Start Laser Hair Removal

If you’re tired of shaving or waxing away unwanted hair, you may want to consider laser hair removal. 

You’ll be far from alone if you embrace it. Hundreds of thousands of laser hair removal treatments are performed each year in the United States, making it one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. 

At BP Royal Medspa in Henderson, Nevada, registered nurse Barbara Rodriguez and her expert team provide laser hair removal using Fotona® laser technology.

Let’s delve into this popular treatment, including why winter may be the perfect time to get started.

How laser hair removal works

Laser hair removal uses targeted light energy to damage hair follicles. Once that happens, your body sheds the treated hair with little chance of regrowth. 

The Fotona laser system here at BP Royal Medspa uses the high-performance Nd:YAG laser. It’s highly targeted and safe for all skin types, so you don’t have to worry about damaged surrounding tissues. 

What to expect during and after your treatment

During laser hair removal, a special device moves over your skin, delivering that special light energy. 

While you might experience temporary discomfort, most people tolerate the “snapping” sensation — similar to a rubber band snapping — quite well. For added ease, your provider numbs the treatment area beforehand.

Afterward, you can get back to your usual daily activities, as long as you’re gentle with your skin. The treatment area may look and feel sunburned for a day or two. Moisturizers and cool compresses can help ease any irritation.

You need to avoid tanning beds and unprotected sun exposure for about four weeks following laser hair removal. During those weeks, and perhaps longer, treated hair falls out. 

Why winter is ideal for laser hair removal

While you can benefit from laser hair removal during any season, winter may be ideal. 

For one thing, it’s easier to steer clear of ultraviolet (UV) rays following treatment once temperatures have dropped into sweater weather. You can also easily conceal the temporary redness with comfy pants during cooler months. 

Scheduling laser hair removal during the winter also sets you up nicely for when you’re ready to show off your smooth skin.

Because hair grows in different cycles and you need to remove it during its growth phase, you can expect your first treatment to do away with 10-25% of your unwanted hair. Individual results vary, but an average of six sessions spread over four weeks catches all of the hair in the growth cycle.

By scheduling that first appointment during early winter, you’re likely to have time to complete your treatments before your summer vacation or beach days begin. 

To learn more about laser hair removal or get on the path to smoother, hairless skin, call BP Royal Medspa or request an appointment through our website today.