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Laser Hair Removal Toronto-Can I Get Hypopigmentation?

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Laser Hair Removal Toronto Can I Get Hypopigmentation
Being permanently hair free can be a liberating experience, but do you need to worry about hypopigmentation?

What is hypopigmentation?

Hypopigmentation is a loss of pigment in the skin.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated, pulsating beams of light targeting dark melanin in the hair. Since the laser targets all pigment, it is unable to differentiate between dark colored hair and dark skin pigment.  This can cause issues, so choosing the right candidate for this procedure is mandatory.

Patients need to understand that although Laser hair removal is beneficial, it can cause undesirable side effects for certain patients that are not candidates.

Those with darker skin are at a greater risk of hypopigmentation.

Blonde or strawberry blonde hair will not be at risk for hypopigmentation yet will not have enough pigment to attract the laser’s heat, making the laser hair removal treatment ineffective.

The ideal candidate, is a patient with lighter skin, coarse, and dark hair , these ones will not experience hypopigmentation provided that laser is used correctly.

To see if you are a candidate for laser hair removal visit Lasting Looks Clinic today!

Laser Hair Removal Toronto – How Many Treatments Are Needed?

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Laser Hair Removal - How Many Treatments Are Needed

Laser Hair Removal removes unwanted hair by targeting and damaging the root of the hair follicle. The laser itself is attracted to pigment and color. Assuming there is a good contrast between the skin and the hair; laser hair removal damages the root of the hair and leaves behind a small stem thus preventing hair growth.

There are 3 stages of hair growth, the growing stage, known as Anagen, the transitional stage, known as Catagen and finally the resting stage, known as Telogen. Laser Hair Removal will only work on hair that is actively growing. The goal is to be able to attack the active stage of hair growth (anagen stage), which is when the hair follicle has a full root.

Most patients receive 6-8 treatments spaced 8 weeks apart. Visible results are seen after each treatment and the numbers of hair follicles are reduced after each laser hair removal session.

Two to three weeks after laser hair removal, it will appear as though the hairs are growing; however the skin is actually purging the hair follicle. Each treatment will reduce the number of hair follicles and the reduction rate is usually 80-90%.

The actual number of treatments needed for each patient will depend on the assessments of the patient. The number of treatments required will also depend on a few factors such as: hair color, hair thickness, skin color, and hormones.

The face, underarms and bikini have a much more rapid growth cycle than other areas like the arms, legs, chest and back.

Occasional treatments for touch ups may be required for maintenance.

For more information on Laser Hair Removal, visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-hair-removal-toronto at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Laser Hair Removal Toronto-Possible Side Effects

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Possible Side Effects From Laser Hair Removal

As with all forms of laser treatments, certain precautions must be taken to ensure that an adverse reaction does not occur during or after treatment.

For over 16 years Lasting Looks Anti-Aging and Laser Clinic has been providing safe and effective Laser Hair Removal treatments.

All returning and new patients are asked what medications they are currently taking, as knowing this could avoid having an adverse reaction on their skin, and not affect the results of their Laser Hair Removal treatments. It is very important for patients to disclose all medications and skin care products they are using before treatments. Many medications and products may cause the skin to quickly burn, cause sensitivity after Laser Hair Removal, as well as the risk of either hyper-pigmentation or hypo-pigmentation.

Some patients will experience what looks like a pink heat rash within 24 hours after their Laser Hair Removal Treatment. This is quite a common side effect and is simply your body reacting to the internal heat caused by the laser. Some patients experience this with each treatment, whereas others will experience minimal flushing or nothing at all. This “heat rash” will usually disappear within 48 hours of your treatment.

As with most laser treatments, the skin cannot be treated if it is tanned either by sun or by self-tanner. Lasers are unable to differentiate between dark skin and the dark hair that it is treating. It is always recommended to stay out of the sun 4 weeks prior to treatment and 4 weeks after your Laser Hair Removal. Upon receiving Laser Hair treatments it is imperative that patients use an SPF that contains zinc oxide and apply it continuously on the treated areas whenever the area is being exposed to sunlight. This is to keep the skin from burning whenever you are outdoors even for the shortest amount of time. For more information on Laser Hair Removal visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-hair-removal-toronto

Laser Hair Removal Toronto – Professional Versus Home Devices

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Professional Laser Hair Removal Versus Home Devices

By now we have all seen the  numerous TV and magazine ads for at home “laser” hair removal.

Millions have been sold, but do they really compete or work as well as professional laser hair removal treatments?

The answer is a resounding no!

Home devices, whether they are getting their power from batteries or a plug in the wall will never be able to deliver the amount of energy that is required to destroy the root of the hair.

Laser Hair Removal treatments work by destroying the hair follicle. The follicle absorbs heat from the laser while the hair is in its active growth cycle, thus preventing the hair from re-growing. Try to think of the hair follicle as the bulb of a flower; once you destroy it, it is unable to re-grow.

Home treatments cannot penetrate as deep and will only burn off the hair that is on the surface and not affect the root of the hair. The hair underneath the skins surface is not being treated, only what is growing above the skin, hence another reason why you can repeat the home process frequently.

Some companies that sell home devices say the root lays dormant, which means it can grow again. Most users reported having to redo the treated areas every 1-3 weeks, with disappointing results. You will never be totally hair free with these home treatments.

Lasting Looks Anti-Aging and Laser Clinic has been providing Laser Hair Removal for over 16 years.

All of our Lasers are approved for use by Health Canada and our Medical Laser Technicians are fully certified to provide treatments effectively and safely.

Why waste time and money on home treatments, when you can be hair free in as few as 6 professionally administered Laser Hair Removal sessions.

For more information on hair removal visit us at https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-hair-removal-toronto

 

 

Laser Hair Removal Toronto-When Is The Best Time?

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Laser Hair Removal Treatments

Laser Hair Removal can be done at any time of the year, however, there are a few things that must be taken into consideration.

First,  if the area that we are treating is tanned , has a spray tan or has been exposed to the sun on a regular basis,  then Laser Hair Removal is not recommended.  Not until the skin goes as close to its natural color.   The reason being is that  the Laser will be attracted to the color of the skin and not just the hair. This will confuse the laser and could possibly burn, hyper or hypo-pigment the skin.

Another consideration for the specialist to ask is, what products are being used at the present time or applied daily on the skin that is being treated.

For example if you are using Retin A products, Glycolic acid, and  skin lightening products on the area, they must be stopped at least 5 days prior to your treatment.  If they are used prior to Laser Hair Removal,  then the treatment should not be performed  since the skin may over react or be hypersensitive to the treatment.

Lasting Looks Anti-Aging & Laser Clinic performs numerous Laser Hair Removal treatments each year using the most up to date equipment available.

We have the experience to make your Laser Hair Removal process a success. “Safety in all of our Treatments” is our highest priority right along with patient satisfaction.

Many people like to start Laser Hair Removal treatments  in the fall, so that by the time  summer rolls around, they will have completed their treatments and be Hair-Free and ready for the summer!!

Laser Hair Removal Toronto-Unwanted Facial Hair

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If you are female and have never had facial hair,  consider yourself fortunate!

 

Most women will be faced with unwanted facial hair at some point in their lives.

 

Waxing, threading and shaving are only temporary fixes.

 

Some women develop excess facial hair at puberty due to the sudden rise of testosterone in the body. Many of us go our entire adulthood without any excess or annoying hair on our face until we hit menopause.

Of course then the dreaded hair begins to appear generally on the chin and upper lip and also at times on the cheek and neck area. This is due to the drop in estrogen, which up until menopause has been masking or counterbalancing the production of testosterone.

 

Laser Hair Removal is a fairly quick procedure and requires an average of 6 – 8 treatments per area.

 

Imagine not worrying about whether you have hair on your face that others may notice.

 

Lasting Looks Anti Aging and Laser Clinic is a Med Spa in Toronto offers Laser Hair Removal for permanent reduction and removal of unwanted hair on both the face and body.

Laser Hair Removal Toronto For Men

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Laser Hair Removal Men

Let’s face it,  hair can grow on the strangest places on your body and unfortunately we can’t control how much or where it sprouts.

So what can Harry do about his hairy back?

Until recently, waxing and shaving were the only options for removing unwanted hair. These unfortunately are only temporary solutions.

Lasting Looks Anti Aging Clinic is a Med Spa located in Etobicoke Toronto, that offers Laser Hair Removal as the ultimate solution for men and women to permanently be rid of unwanted hair.

Laser Hair Removal treatments can leave you hair free wherever you DONT want hair. For men the most popular areas are the shoulders, back, chest and upper arms.

Our technicians are experienced and certified in Laser Hair Removal while using the latest technology.

We can offer men and women treatments and packages for their unwanted hair.

Generally 6-8 treatments are needed for clearance of unwanted hair, spaced 4-5 weeks apart.

With each treatment less hair growth is apparent.

Laser Hair Removal Toronto- Control Ingrown Hair

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ingrown hairs

Most common areas for ingrown hair is on the face.  For women, the bikini line and underarms are also common places to find ingrown hairs.

At times no matter how much you exfoliate the area, ingrown hairs can continually occur.

An Ingrown hair can become quite painful and irritating to the surrounding tissue which can lead to redness and infection.
Some people will still try to prod the offending hair out leaving nasty scars and more irritation behind.The best solution to this problem is Laser Hair Removal on the affected area.

After a few treatments patients find that the hair does not curl back into itself, therefore alleviating the ingrown hair and the irritation.

Laser hair removal is also helpful in reducing the scarring that has been caused by the previously ingrown hair. Most patients require an average of 6-8 Laser Hair Removal treatments to be hair free.

The unsightliness and discomfort of ingrown hair can by alleviated with a few Laser Hair Removal treatments at Lasting Looks Clinic in Etobicoke.

Laser Hair Removal Toronto- What You Need To Know Beforehand

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 What to know about Laser-Hair-Removal

Here are a few suggestions to know before your Laser Hair Removal Treatment.

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto always recommends that you do not wax, have electrolysis, thread or use any chemical depilatories for at least 3-4 weeks prior to treatment.

The reason for this is that the root of the hair must be present to be effective, not to mention that it is beneficial to treat as much hair in an active growth phase as possible.

The day or evening before your treatment the area to be treated must be shaven to avoid any burning of the hair touching your skin.

For women it is recommended not to have laser hair removal just prior to or when you are on your monthly cycle. During this time patients can be overly sensitive and not find their treatments as comfortable.

At Lasting Looks Clinic we try our best to make all of our treatments as comfortable as possible. You may choose to use a topical numbing crème or might choose to take a mild pain reliever prior to treatment such as Advil or Tylenol if you are a person who is very sensitive to mild discomfort, but most of our patients don’t find this to be necessary.

Laser Hair Removal Toronto-Hormonal Excess Hair

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 Hair removal

Many people experience excessive hair growth in all the wrong places. There are a few reasons for this. One is an overproduction of certain hormones.

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Etobicoke we see many patients with this concern.

When boys hit puberty they usually develop facial and chest hair, and of course girls generally don’t.

With boys, it is due to a sudden surge in testosterone. Girls will produce more estrogen at this time and although body hair is developing, it’s usually manageable.

Some adolescent and young women unfortunately have an overabundance of facial and body hair due in part to their unbalanced and surging hormones. This can often be distressing and embarrassing as well.

When a woman’s’ hormones are not in the correct balance, for example when they are menopausal, or are producing less estrogen , can develop excess facial and body hair.

Laser Hair removal is the best method to reduce the hair growth.

We effectively treat many women with this issue using Laser Hair Removal to remove the unwanted hair.

Approximately 6-8 treatments  of hair removal spaced 4-6 weeks apart are sufficient to reduce or eliminate the unwanted hair.