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Why laser hair removal?

Plucking, waxing, and shaving only remove part of the hairs in each follicle, so they can easily regenerate. Lasers, on the other hand, destroy the follicles themselves, preventing hair from coming back.

Lasers produce a focused beam of light at a specific wavelength. When used for hair removal, the laser light is absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hairs. There, the light energy is converted into heat energy, which damages the hair follicles. That prevents, or severely delays, new hair growth.

LHR only targets hairs in the active growth phase (anagen), which is about 20% of the total amount of hair. That means you’ll need several sessions, spaced a few weeks apart, for each treatment area to ensure all the active follicles have been inactivated.

LHR can be used successfully on all skin types, but it’s most effective for people with light skin and dark hair. Dark hair is usually best because it contains the most melanin; light skin contains less melanin, so the treatment doesn’t damage the skin around the follicles.

Unlike other hair removal methods, which need to tackle one hair shaft/follicle at a time and can be extremely time-consuming, lasers treat many hairs at once. In fact, the laser can treat a quarter-sized area every second. Small areas like the upper lip take less than a minute to treat, while large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.

Where can you remove hair with lasers?

The most sought-after areas for hair removal include:

Legs

Armpits

Upper lip

Chin

Shoulders

Chest

Back

And, yes, you can remove hair “down there.” The bikini area and the buttocks are also popular areas to treat.

All told, you can remove unwanted hair from almost any place on the body, except for the eyelids and the surrounding area, where the skin is extremely delicate.

If you have unwanted hair and are tired of the constant shaving or plucking, laser hair removal may be the right option for you.

Are the effects of aging making you feel self-conscious about your appearance? You might want to consider Botox®. It’s a popular cosmetic treatment that reduces wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes. With continued use, the effects of Botox can last long-term and help you feel more confident.

Botox has been around the longest

Botox has been FDA-approved for cosmetic purposes since 2002. As a result, there are nearly two decades of tried-and-true results.

Botox is considered safe for anyone over the age of 18. Whether you want to get rid of crow’s feet or prevent them from forming in the first place, chances are, Botox is right for you.

Over the years, our team has helped hundreds of patients look and feel their best. We trust Botox and have the experience and training to give you natural-looking results.

Botox treatments are quick and effective

On average, your Botox appointments last between 15-20 minutes. That said, it takes a day or two to see results. Depending on your needs, age, and other variables, the effects of Botox injections usually last between three and six months. This means you may only need to get the treatment two to four times a year.

If you use Botox regularly, the effects will last longer and you won’t need as many appointments. This makes paying for Botox, as well as scheduling your treatments, much easier than a cosmetic tool that requires monthly upkeep.

Botox injections aren’t painful — you don’t need anesthesia, which makes it much safer than other options. You can stop receiving injections at any time without abnormal sagging or wrinkling.

Botox treatments slow down the aging process

Keep in mind, you’ll still need consistent treatments to maintain the youthful appearance Botox provides. That said, regular use of Botox can drastically slow down the aging process. For example, people who receive Botox injections long-term experience a change in their muscles that causes them to make less “aggressive” expressions. As your facial muscles stay relaxed, the skin covering them also releases any folds or wrinkles.

Some studies show that patients who have Botox for more than 10 years look visibly younger than those without. Botox can also prevent new wrinkles from forming, which makes it a popular therapy with young adults who don’t want wrinkles to form in the first place.

Should you consider Botox?

Botox is a great option for preventing wrinkles and other signs of aging. If you’re interested in Botox injections, call us or request an appointment online today at ENVY Skin Clinic We’ll help you look and feel incredible.

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