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Wondering whether at-home or professional laser hair removal is right for you? We weigh the pros and cons to help you make the right choice for your needs.
Jul 29, 2019
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Laser hair removal treatments are one of the most popular aesthetic procedures today for both men and women. To achieve the best hair removal treatment results, you’ll need to commit to attending multiple sessions over a designated amount of time according to a treatment plan. It’s an investment now that pays amazing dividends in your future in terms of saving time and money, not having to constantly worry about maintaining the growth of unwanted hair. However, sometimes life gets in the way and you miss a session, or you may see results earlier than you were expecting, and decide not to continue to the end of your treatment plan. Missing hair removal treatments may not seem like a big deal—until the hair starts to grow back and you’re back where you started. Read on to find out what happens when you miss a laser hair removal treatment, and how to get back on track.
There are two technologies trusted by aesthetic treatment providers to deliver optimal hair removal results. One is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), and the other is diode laser technology. Both work by delivering energy to the hair follicle, where it’s absorbed by the hair pigment. This destroys the follicle so that the hair cannot grow anymore, over time this significantly reduces hair growth. Most people seeking a reduction in hair growth will require 4-10 sessions, but this can vary for each individual depending on their skin type, hair color, diameter and density, and the area being treated. Your certified treatment provider will create a plan customized to you.
The treatments are optimal for people seeking long-lasting results. Best of all, the sessions are fast and comfortable. They can be completed over a lunch break, with no downtime, meaning it’s safe to return to work or resume your normal activities immediately after treatment. Using advanced laser technology also ensures a comfortable hair removal experience. During treatment, you’ll feel some heat in the area, but this will be minimized by a real-time cooling system that protects your skin. The laser itself feels like a series of light snaps as the technician glides the applicator continuously across the treatment area.
When it comes to laser hair removal, timing is crucial, and missing a session is one of the mistakes you can make that will jeopardize your results. This is because the hair grows in three stages: the anagen (growth) stage, the catagen (transitional) stage, and the telogen (resting) stage. Hair removal devices such as Venus Velocity™ and Venus Epileve™ use diode laser technology, and Venus Versa™ utilizes IPL technology to target the hair follicle in the anagen phase, which is when the hair responds best to the treatment.
Treatment sessions are spaced 4-8 weeks apart depending on which area of the body you happen to be treating. Your treatment provider will be knowledgeable about how the growth stages of hair on the leg differs from, say, the face, and will have scheduled your treatment sessions accordingly. For this reason, if you do miss a laser hair removal treatment, it’s important to return to the same clinic, who can get you back on track for the most effective laser hair removal results. Note that you may need additional sessions to ensure that every follicle has been targeted for removal during the appropriate growth stage.
Don’t panic, and don’t give up on your hair removal journey. If you miss a laser hair removal session, it’s important to get back on schedule right away. The reason for this is because the hair that hasn’t been treated during its growth cycle will return when it is in its growth phase. At any one time, 30-40% of your hair is in a resting state, meaning there is no hair in the follicle—so even if it seems like you can skip a treatment, that hair is just waiting for its turn to grow back. Attending every session until your treatment plan is complete is the best way to keep that unwanted hair gone for good, and giving you the best hair removal results. Get in touch with your treatment provider and let them know of your concerns about missing a session so they can adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
If you’re tired of shaving, plucking, waxing, or using messy depilatory creams that sting, it’s time to turn to a reliable, safe, and hassle-free method of hair removal. You can get started on your journey to smooth, stubble-free skin by finding a treatment provider that uses our Venus Epileve™ and Venus Velocity™ for laser hair removal treatments, or Venus Versa™ for IPL hair removal treatments. Alternatively, if you’ve skipped a hair removal treatment or have had unsatisfying results from a previous experience, let us connect you with certified treatment providers to get hair removal near you, by using the search field below:
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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