With the leaves beginning to turn and temperatures starting to drop, the best time to start your laser hair removal journey in Toronto has arrived. Unlike the summer, which poses some challenges for effective tamper treatment and healing for laser services, the fall means less UV exposure, allowing for more time and opportunity for comfortable laser hair removal sessions before the summer comes back around in the GTA.
If you are planning on embracing the hair-free convenience of laser hair removal in Toronto, now is the perfect time to get started. In approximately 7 sessions, you can minimize unwanted hair growth for easier and more cost-effective grooming. Ditch your razor and choose the leading laser clinic in Toronto, IGBeauty, for innovative and Health Canada-approved hair removal.
If you want to learn more about planning for laser hair removal in the fall, read on.
Why Schedule Laser Hair Removal During The Fall in Toronto
Laser hair removal is best done when sun exposure is limited. Ultraviolet light or UV rays emitted from the sun can be irritating and harmful to skin that is already sensitive after a laser treatment. If you are getting laser hair removal done, our specialists recommend that you cover the treatment area for the following days after a session to maximize your comfort. During the summer, hot days and beach vacations can make avoiding UV exposure more challenging. In the fall, chillier weather and reduced sunlight make avoiding the sun after a session more feasible. When you start to book your sessions at IGBeauty, a leading skincare and laser clinic in Toronto, early this fall, you can finish your treatment in time for spring, when you can bare your smooth, hair-free skin.
How Does the Process of Laser Hair Removal Work?
It is a non-invasive procedure using concentrated light absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. The light energy turns into heat, breaking the tube-shaped sacs in the skin (hair follicles) in which hairs grow. This damages the follicles and slows down hair growth. This process inhibits future hair growth and thereby results in long-lasting, smooth skin. Hair grows in cycles, and the laser is only capable of treating the hair follicles while in the active growth phase. The standard number of sessions for obtaining desired results is 6-8 times, several weeks apart.
Pre-Treatment Laser Preparation
Before any treatment, you will be able to consult with an expert from one of the most reliable laser clinics in Toronto, IGBeauty, where your skin and hair type can be assessed, after which an appropriate treatment plan can be recommended.
To get your skin ready for treatment, avoid exposure to the sun and tanning at least three weeks before your appointment, as tanned skin increases the chance of side effects from the procedure. To further prepare, the area of treatment should be exfoliated a few days before the session so that dead skin does not interfere with the laser reaching the hair follicles. Make sure to shave the area the night before you have your session. Hair is not to be plucked or waxed, as those procedures remove hair from the root. This is where the laser needs to focus directly on your skin. When you get to the laser clinic in Toronto, let our team know if you have more sensitive skin, and we can provide the opportunity for you to add a numbing agent to your treatment to minimize discomfort.
Post Laser Hair Removal Care
Diligent care of the skin should be taken after each session for successful laser hair removal and to avoid possible side effects. Be cautious about sun exposure; you should be applying a broad-spectrum SPF to the treated area. Additionally, moisturizing the skin would be very helpful in soothing away irritation and maintaining moisture in the target area, particularly when the weather changes.
You should also refrain from vigorous activity and those that cause a great deal of sweating, including hot baths and sauna use, for at least 24 hours after treatment. Heat can increase the risk of irritation or redness at the site of treatment.
Scheduling Your Laser Sessions
Not only is fall perfect because the sun is less intense, but it also allows for easier strategic planning of sessions in the light of the busy holiday season. Your laser hair removal appointments should be spaced out between 4 and 6 weeks, as advised by your specialist at IGBeauty. This is to ensure the active growth of your hair, securing the greatest value from each session.
Schedule your sessions following any of the activities, holidays, or social events that you have planned this fall or winter to ensure that any potential effects of skin sensitivity or redness are not a concern.
The Laser Machines Used at Our Laser Clinic in Toronto
When choosing a clinic for your laser hair removal in Toronto, it’s important that you find an experienced company that uses leading laser technology. Depending on your skin and hair growth needs and the area you’re targeting whether it’s laser hair removal for the face or Brazilian laser hair removal or standard laser hair removal for the legs, the right machine, in the right hands, can make a huge impact.
Here are the laser tools our specialists use for our hair removal services:
The GentleMax Pro laser is excellent for laser hair removal due to its combination of two powerful laser wavelengths, which enables it to effectively target and remove hair on a wide range of skin types:
- Alexandrite 755 nm Laser: This wavelength is particularly effective on lighter skin types. It's ideal for treating finer, lighter hair and is typically used for laser hair removal services on areas like the arms, legs, and face where the skin is relatively lighter.
- ND: YAG 1064 nm Laser: This wavelength penetrates deeper into the skin, which makes it a safer and more effective laser hair removal option for darker skin types without damaging the skin's surface. It's well-suited for treating thicker, coarser hair, commonly found on areas like the bikini line, underarms, and back.
The LightSheer Duet Diode Laser is a top choice at leading laser clinics in Toronto for its pain reducing technology and its ability to effectively target unwanted hair across various skin types and pigments efficiently and comfortably:
- 810 nm Wavelength: This wavelength is excellent at targeting melanin, the pigment in hair, making it very effective for reducing hair across all skin types, but particularly effective on medium to slightly darker skin tones. This LightSheer Duet Diode laser is perfect for both large and small areas where unwanted hair is a concern, such as legs, back, chest, arms, underarms, and the bikini area, providing a comfortable experience with lasting results.
Book a consultation at our laser skin clinic in Toronto to find the best option for oyur skin needs with our experienced specialists.
Embrace Laser Hair Removal this Fall with IGBeauty
Starting your laser hair removal journey in this fall is a strategic move for hair-free, smooth skin by the time summer comes. Trust this process in the expert care of IGBeauty, one of Toronto's top laser clinics. Don't wait; book your consultation today and take the first step toward a smoother, more confident you.
