Unveiling the Mysteries: Why Laser Hair Removal Doesn’t Work for You (2024)

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Unveiling the Mysteries: Why Laser Hair Removal Doesn’t Work for You? ›

Hair Thickness and Coarseness

While laser hair removal has proven to be a highly effective and popular method for reducing unwanted hair, it may not work equally well for everyone. Factors such as hair color, skin type, hormonal imbalances, and individual characteristics can influence the outcome of the treatment.

It does not work well on dark skin

Laser hair removal works better on people with pale skin and dark hair. It's not as effective on tanned skin or hair that's been bleached by the sun. If you've got a tan you'll need to let it fade before having treatment.

If your hair growth is a result of hormonal imbalance, laser hair removal might not work at all for your excess facial and body hair. If you believe that your excess hair might be related to hormonal imbalance, consider having a medical evaluation prior to your laser treatment.

First, the number of sessions completed is a factor. If you have only attended a few sessions, one of the most likely reasons to why you have yet to see a desired response to laser hair removal is that you need more treatment sessions.

Patients may notice more hair 1 – 3 weeks after laser hair removal sessions as follicles in the growing cycle begin to shed. During this process, exfoliating the skin, once swelling and redness have dissipated, can help hairs shed faster, leaving skin feeling smoother.

This failure mode is usually caused by using too much die attachment material during assembly, and excessively high temperatures and pulse energy levels will accelerate the failure process. Laser Diodes may fail in two ways, gradual degradation or catastrophic failure.

It might be that not enough time has passed post-treatment for the hair to shed. Or it could mean that the laser wasn't able to effectively target the hair follicles because it wasn't in the right growth phase yet, so the laser couldn't treat it.

What is negative to laser hair removal? ›

Rarely, laser hair removal can cause blistering, crusting, scarring or other changes in skin texture. Other rare side effects include graying of treated hair or excessive hair growth around treated areas, particularly on darker skin.

White, blond or gray hair usually cannot be removed with laser hair removal since there is no pigment in the hair for the laser to target. Although laser hair removal effectively slows hair growth, it does not guarantee permanent hair removal. Several treatments are usually required to remove hair.

Am I A Candidate? Laser hair removal works when the light beams are absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft and follicle. People with dark hair are considered the best candidates. Blonde, gray, and strawberry-blonde hair may not absorb the laser light.

Your treatment time is being cut short

Proper treatment times are essential. If not enough time has been allocated to each one of your sessions this will result in large areas being left untreated. Laser hair removal treatments should not be rushed in any way. This will dramatically affect your results.

This is because the laser may damage the hair follicle even when it fails to destroy it. If a hair follicle is damaged but not destroyed, the hair will eventually regrow. It can be difficult to destroy every single hair follicle, so most people will see some hair regrowth.

Shaving and exfoliating can increase follicular activity, making the following laser treatment more effective. Another tip suggested by experts is to pay attention to hair growth during laser hair removal treatment. Some localized areas may grow more quickly than others. This is a detail to share with your provider.

If you don't notice the hair shedding within a few days of treatment, don't worry. The rate of hair loss and regrowth is unique to each individual, and factors such as skin type and colour, hair colour, and hormones can affect the process. The best thing to do is be patient and wait for the hair to shed.

As a result, it's possible that you may still see some hair after your treatment. But don't worry, it's all part of the process! While waiting for the treated hair to fall out naturally, you may still want to shave to remove any visible hair.

You're Not Using IPL As Intended

If you're not seeing the results you want or your IPL device is not flashing, check your user manual to make sure you're using the device properly. Note that for safety purposes, most IPL devices will not flash or pulse unless they're placed flush against the skin.

When you have multiple breaks it means your growth cycles will catch up and will leave you with the illusion that more hair is growing back. However, the occasional missed appointment won't negate previous progress or significantly hinder your overall results.