Considering the time and money spent to get laser hair removal treatments it makes sense to wonder how long the promised reduction will last. And while laser hair removal treatments can offer a strong reduction in hair growth, hairs can be expected to grow back at some point. With conflicting reports on how long laser hair removal results last, what most experts can agree on is that laser hair removal is not permanent, but only offers a reduction in hair.
Though the process is called laser hair removal, it cannot remove hair for good, and some suggests it should be called laser hair reduction instead. How long laser hair removal results will last depends on many different factors, including skin and hair type, what type of laser is used and the expertise of the practitioner. As of today there are no laser manufacturers that are allowed to claim permanent hair removal, but only permanent reduction, which is often defined as long-term, stable reduction of hair.
While it is hard to say exactly how long the results will last, they will last longer than other hair removal methods. But no matter how long the results last, a percentage of the hair can be expected to grow back. After the initial treatments, there will still be hair, and most clients will not see a strong reduction until after the 3rd treatment, and several more treatments will be needed to achieve the best outcome possible. After each session there will be less hair overall. In addition, treated hairs can be expected to grow back finer and thinner.
Though laser hair removal can certainly result in long term hair reduction and relief from unwanted hair, there are no guarantees that the hair will never grow back. Results will vary and repeated treatments can enhance results, allowing clients to enjoy the benefits of laser hair removal for a longer period of time.
While laser hair removal results can last for a long period of time, it is possible that hair will increase at some point, often due to hormonal changes. An older woman, someone who is pregnant or has a hormonal imbalance can experience hair growth where there had previously not been any. Laser hair removal cannot control future hair growth, only hair that is currently present.
While laser hair removal cannot offer permanent removal, it can certainly result in a strong reduction of hair, and results are likely to last several months, sometimes up to 2 years, or even longer. While hairs that have been removed by laser may not re-appear for a long period of time, occasional maintenance sessions are often recommended to extend the results.
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