Laser hair removal can be a fantastic investment if you are looking for a way to deal with stubborn hair. Laser removal can be a game-changer for those who deal with ingrown hairs or irritation due to hair growth. Laser hair removal uses high-powered light to destroy the hair follicle, leading to long-term hair removal. However, some may require touch-up sessions as time goes on. If you are considering this procedure, here are three things that you should know.

How To Prepare

Proper preparation is necessary for getting the best results from laser hair removal. Professionals recommend avoiding waxing or plucking in the area where you plan to have hair removal for a month before your treatment. Laser hair removal also requires that you shave the hair removal area within the 24 hours before your session. You'll also want to avoid self-tanning products, blood-thinning medications, and sun exposure. The target area also needs to be free of creams, lotions, deodorant, and makeup before your session begins.

How Long Will Full Results Take

Another thing that you should know is that laser hair removal requires patience. It will be months before you see the full results of your treatment. Your hair grows in different stages, and laser hair removal only works on hair in the growing, or anagen, stage. Since individual hairs are in various stages at different times, multiple laser hair removal sessions are necessary. You may require up to 12 sessions to see the full results, and you'll need a few weeks in between these sessions. 

How Much It Costs

Various factors influence the cost of your laser hair removal. The hair removal area's size has a significant impact on how much you pay with larger areas, like your legs, costing more than smaller areas. How many sessions it takes to get the desired results will also impact the cost of laser hair removal. The more sessions you require, the more you will pay. The average price of laser hair removal is $285 per session. However, it's important to note that costs will vary, and many offer laser hair removal packages.

There are a few things that you should consider before booking your first laser hair removal session. For successful results, some preparation is necessary before treatment begins. You'll want to avoid waxing or plucking before your treatment. Patience is also required. Some people don't see the full results of laser hair removal until they are 12 sessions in. Finally, costs will vary but are something to keep in mind before starting the removal process.