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What is Full Face Laser Hair Removal?
Although a minor concern on the surface, facial hair can seriously cause harm to one’s self-image, thereby affecting their confidence. The full face hair removal laser treatment is definitely a better option as compared to razor or waxing, both of which cause excessive skin irritation. Everyone’s skin is different and using wax on sensitive skin can even leave burn patches on the face. The full face laser hair removal treatment is much safer and easier. What’s even more great is that it's a non-invasive procedure, so there’s no such surgical hazard associated with it either. However, to ensure maximum safety, you’d be required to wear protective eyewear against the laser light. However, the biggest advantage of whole face laser hair removal is its longevity as it has greatly simplified the grooming routine of working women and men alike!
Root Cause
Genetics
Genes play a significant role in hair growth, and facial hair in women is no exception to that. The number and distribution of hair follicles on the face is all determined by one’s genetics. For eg: more hair follicles result in denser facial hair.
Environmental factors
In modern times, excessive sun or pollution exposure can very well impact your facial hair growth.
Chemicals
Harsh chemicals in skincare products are detrimental for your face and may cause increased facial hair growth. (so choose wisely!)
Hormones
Hormonal imbalances like increased levels of androgens(male hormones) in females can cause increased facial hair growth. Moreover, women with PCOS are prone to fluctuating facial hair growth.
The Science Behind the Cause
Full face hair removal laser treatment works by emitting light beams which are then absorbed by the pigment in hair follicles, this is the reason why darker hair responds better to this treatment. This process destroys the follicle's ability to produce hair by targeting each and every follicle in the anagen phase.
As the hair follicles are targeted by the laser light in the growth phase, they’re effectively damaged and this inhibits future hair growth. There are gaps between sessions to ensure that each hair is removed in its anagen/growth phase, since not all hair follicles are in the same phase at the same time.
The full face laser hair removal treatment continues for six to eight weeks. There’s a noticeable reduction in hair density during this time, as is particularly noticeable for those with dark hair. The end result is smooth hair-free skin on the face that’d require minimal maintenance.
Symptoms & Indicators
Here are a few signs that might lead individuals to seek whole face laser hair removal:
Excessive Facial Hair Growth
This may be caused by either natural factors like genetics or certain medical conditions. In any case, you’d want to groom your facial hair for a neat look.
Medical Conditions
Hormonal Imbalances in certain conditions like hirsutism in women can trigger excessive hair growth on face areas like upper lip, jawline, etc. This is due to excess androgens production in some women.
Skin Irritation
This is pretty common with people who start their full face hair removal via traditional hair removal methods like face razor, threading, waxing, etc. Most face razors cause itching and redness on the face, causing it to become sensitive.If you’ve had enough of such issues, this is the time to switch to full face laser hair removal.
Skin Breakouts
Our face skin is way more sensitive than our body. Therefore, harsh waxing and sharp razors might end up deteriorating it and causing frequent breakouts on the face. Full face laser hair removal provides a more permanent and less irritating solution for the above issues.
Prevention & Management
Prevention:
To prevent excessive facial hair growth, here are a few tips:
- Go for hormonal check-ups often, It’d also keep you informed on your body’s medical wellbeing and you may prevent any situations of excessive facial hair growth by intervening beforehand.
- Consult an endocrinologist for conditions like PCOS in women and if necessary, take medications suggested to balance hormone levels. However, check any medications for side-effects like denser facial hair growth.
- Do not use a body razor for full face hair removal, It’d result in visibly spiky hair and may increase hair growth.
Management:
- Follow all the post-treatment care instructions as given by the professionals. Neglecting after-care here can result in side-effects like hyperpigmentation on your face.
- To retain the effect of the full face laser hair removal treatment, schedule maintenance sessions as needed. VLCC is available in 126 cities across the country. Simply search ‘VLCC centre near me’ to contact us.
- Monitor skin changes, report even minor discomfort and consult with our professionals to address your concerns.
According to statistics, the procedure can lead to an 80-90% reduction in hair growth after multiple sessions. However, factors like hair colour, skin type, genetic conditions, imbalanced hormone levels, etc. can affect treatment efficacy and may need more sessions than usual.
