LHR – Is It Permanent?

Many women and men contemplate laser hair removal because they are tired of shaving and waxing’s temporary results and want a more permanent solution to unwanted hair.

So, it’s not surprising that prospective laser hair removal patients often want to know: LHR – Is it permanent?

Continue reading to find out the answer to this question and learn what you can expect from laser hair removal results should you decide to undergo treatment.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

During a laser hair removal treatment, a handheld device delivers light-based energy to a targeted area of the face or the body. This energy is absorbed by pigment in hair follicles and creates heat, which destroys the follicle’s growth center.

In doing so, laser hair removal limits future regrowth, significantly reduces unwanted hair, and produces smoother skin.

How Many Sessions Are Needed?

The laser can only affect hair follicles that are in the active phase of the growth cycle.

For this reason, most individuals require a series of six-to-eight LHR treatments, spaced six-to-eight weeks apart, in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

When Can Patients See LHR Results?

Most patients note visible hair thinning and slower regrowth within seven-to-21 days of their first LHR session.

Results are cumulative and will continue to improve with each subsequent treatment.

LHR – Is It Permanent?

LHR – Is it permanent? This is one of the most commonly-asked questions about laser hair removal.

Following a series of sessions, laser hair removal can permanently reduce hair growth by 60-90 percent. However, it cannot eliminate every single hair since hair grows in different phases and can be influenced by certain medicines and hormones.

That being said, annual or bi-annual maintenance treatments are the best way to preserve laser hair removal results for years to come.

Get Started with Laser Hair Removal Today!

If you are considering laser hair removal, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Eliot Battle.