Are you looking for a way to get rid of unwanted body hair permanently?

If so, you may have heard that laser hair removal eliminates hair in treated areas forever. But is that true? Can you really remove hair permanently with a laser treatment?

In this post, we’ll explore whether laser hair removal creates permanent results, the potential risks involved, the treatment options available, and more.

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is a popular method of removing hair from various areas of the body, including the face, chest, and back. Unlike more traditional techniques (e.g. waxing and shaving), laser hair removal can only be performed safely by a trained technician in a clinic or spa.

If you’re used to buying waxing kits to remove hair from your legs at home, for example, you know that waxing your legs smooth can be long, laborious, and uncomfortable. Shaving is typically less painful and more straightforward, but it can still take a while and the results don’t last as long. You might need to shave daily or every other day to maintain a silky-smooth effect.

But with laser hair removal, you don’t need to clutch a razor or apply wax to your own skin: you can leave the hard work to a skilled technician instead.

They will use a handheld device to emit a laser that penetrates the skin and reaches deep into the hair follicle. The heat from the laser damages the targeted follicles to reduce further hair growth, while the skin surrounding the follicles stay safe.

Most of the hairs can be wiped away once the procedure is finished. The rest should fall out within a week or two.

Does Laser Hair Removal Achieve Permanent Results?

Laser hair removal is often referred to as an effective way to get rid of unwanted hair permanently. That’s an exciting prospect if you struggle with visible hair growth on your face, back, chest, or anywhere else.

However, even the best laser hair removal technology can’t guarantee that it will remove unwanted hair permanently. But it can cultivate a permanent reduction in hair growth, which will leave the treated skin looking and feeling smoother for longer than traditional methods are capable of.

That can be a welcome relief after years of shaving, plucking, and waxing hair that keeps coming back.

However, while hair is highly likely to regrow eventually, that could take years. Even when hair does start to come back in treated areas, it’s typically lighter and finer. That makes it less visible than before.

You will need between six and eight treatments to achieve optimal hair growth reduction. These will be spaced six weeks apart.

What Laser Hair Removal Technology Does Astra Medicare Use?

Astra Medicare has invested in the cutting-edge GentleMax Pro system created by Candela, one of the foremost names in laser aesthetics. The GentleMax Pro is a popular solution for removing unwanted body hair in numerous countries, and it can create incredible results.

The GentleMax Pro system is safe and effective for all skin pigments, unlike some other laser hair removal technologies. It features two wavelengths:

• 755 nm for skin types I, II, and III (according to the Fitzpatrick scale)

• 1064 nm for skin types IV, V, and VI

Your skin type and hair-removal goals will be discussed in detail during your pre-treatment consultation. That’s a major part of the process, and ensures that you understand what the treatment will involve.

One of the GentleMax Pro’s most important features is the patented Dynamic Cooling Device^TM. This works alongside the laser to soothe skin and minimize physical discomfort during the treatment.

If you’re apprehensive about trying laser hair removal for the first time, primarily because of the discomfort it might cause, the GentleMax Pro should set your mind at ease. The laser and Dynamic Cooling Device work harmoniously to help you stay comfortable from start to finish.

Additionally, the Astra Medicare team has treated a high number of clients with the GentleMax Pro system. We’ll talk you through the process, answer your questions, and address any concerns you may have before your treatment. That should make the process a lot easier for you.

The GentleMax Pro system can also be used to treat:

• Rosacea
• Hemangiomas
• Spider veins
• Leg veins
• Redness on face
• Beard bumps (PFB)
• Pigmented lesions

The process can last from just a few minutes to around one hour, depending on the number of areas treated and their size.

Are There Any Risks with Laser Hair Removal?

As with any other type of cosmetic treatment, laser hair removal carries certain risks. None of these are particularly serious, but you need to know about them to make an informed decision about laser hair removal.

Temporary risks include:

• Redness
• Tenderness or discomfort
• Bruising
• Swelling
• Dark spots may go darker in color before turning lighter

You can discuss the potential risks and side effects in more detail during your consultation.

What Laser Hair Removal Treatments are Available?

You can choose from the following laser hair removal packages at Astra Medicare:

• Full Leg — from ankles to upper thighs (not toes, buttocks, or feet)

• Bikini (Complete) — covers the top of the pubic area and sides (not the lower abdominal area or in between thighs)

• Brazilian — removes hair from whole pubic area, including vulva and between cheeks (for men and women)

• Full Face — covers the brows, chin, cheeks, upper lip, nostrils, and forehead (not the neck area)

• Full Arms — from the shoulders down to the wrists (not the hands and fingers)

• Full Back — covers from the neck area down to the buttocks (not the shoulders)

Schedule Your Laser Hair Removal at Astra Medicare

Laser hair removal is an effective way to reduce hair growth permanently on the face, back, and other areas. Astra Medicare offers a range of packages to suit different beauty goals and needs, with treatments for the face, back, bikini line, and more.

Astra Medicare’s technicians use the state-of-the-art GentleMax Pro system for amazing results that last. To book your consultation, contact our team now.

If you’ve spent months hitting the gym and eating healthier to get in shape, it can be hugely frustrating to find stubborn pockets of fat that just won’t go anywhere no matter how hard you try.

They might be on your sides, on your inner thighs, or under your chin. Wherever they are, though, those fatty deposits can leave you feeling as if all the work you’re putting in is a waste of time.

Fortunately, though, there’s a solution: the innovative CoolSculpting treatment designed to eliminate stubborn fat permanently.

But how does CoolSculpting remove unwanted fat for good? What can you expect during the treatment? And how long will you need to wait to start seeing the results?

In this comprehensive guide to CoolSculpting, you’ll find out why the results are permanent, what the treatment involves, and everything else you need to know before you try it.

What is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is a fat-freezing (cryolipolysis) treatment used to eliminate fat that won’t respond to a healthy diet and exercise. It does that by targeting fat cells beneath the skin’s surface directly, and doesn’t harm the skin itself.

CoolSculpting can be used on the following areas:

• Inner thighs
• Outer thighs
• Underneath buttocks
• Upper arms
• Flanks/sides (AKA “love handles” or “muffin top”)
• Back/bra fat
• Double chin

For men and women alike, the most popular areas targeted during CoolSculpting treatments are:

• Upper abdomen
• Flanks
• Lower abdomen
• Outer thighs
• Inner thighs

You may want to target more than one area with CoolSculpting treatments, e.g. if you have multiple pockets of stubborn fat on your flanks, below your jawline, and thighs. Whatever your goals, a certified CoolSculpting specialist will be able to create the right treatment plan for you.

Additionally, CoolSculpting is less invasive than weight-loss surgery, which can require long recovery periods and follow-up treatments. You won’t need to plan for any downtime to heal from your CoolSculpting — it’s a more convenient, time-effective way to tackle stubborn fat.

However, CoolSculpting is only to treat fat that you can’t eliminate through traditional healthy eating and exercise. It’s not a shortcut to all-over weight loss, and it’s not a replacement for adopting a healthier lifestyle either.

What Happens During the CoolSculpting Treatment?

CoolSculpting treatments are more simple than you might expect when you try it for the first time.

At the start, you’ll be invited to get comfortable (either lying or sitting) in the private treatment room. The applicator is applied to the skin in the target area and left in place for the duration of the session.

By exposing the skin to freezing temperatures, the CoolSculpting applicator cools the fat cells beneath the skin and breaks them down. These cells are particularly vulnerable to extremely low temperatures, and the CoolSculpting treatment can effectively destroy up to 25% of unwanted fats beneath the skin.

Your body will naturally clear out the damaged fat cells in the weeks following your treatment. You may not notice a visible change in the treated area immediately after your first session, but results will start to become apparent after multiple sessions. It can take a number of months for the targeted fat cells to leave your body.

Does CoolSculpting Create Permanent Results?

Yes — CoolSculpting permanently removes stubborn fat underneath the skin and encourages the body to get rid of them. The destroyed fat cells won’t regenerate following your treatment.

However, you can still gain weight and develop more stubborn pockets of fat over time, so you may still need to work on maintaining your ideal shape. That can be a difficult commitment in some cases, but the quality of the results may help you stay motivated.

Is CoolSculpting Uncomfortable?

You may feel pressure and cold while the applicator works, but CoolSculpting is generally a painless treatment.

There’s no need for anesthesia or needles of any kind — it’s a non-surgical procedure. You should be comfortable during the entire session, and you can even read or watch a movie on your phone or tablet while one of our certified CoolSculpting specialists takes care of you.

Is CoolSculpting a Safe Treatment?

Yes, CoolSculpting is a safe way to eliminate stubborn fat from one or more areas of the body.

You may feel concerned about trying any new form of treatment for the first time, but rest assured: CoolSculpting is increasingly recognized as a safe fat-freezing solution. Only the fat cells targeted are affected by the applicators, and surrounding cells remain completely undamaged.

How Long Does CoolSculpting Take?

The CoolSculpting treatment usually takes between 35 and 75 minutes. It depends on the area(s) being treated: the more stubborn fat there is to deal with, the longer sessions will take. Most people need at least two CoolSculpting treatments to achieve their goals.

What Should You Do to Prepare for CoolSculpting?

Unlike invasive weight-loss surgery, CoolSculpting requires little preparation from you. You will have an in-depth consultation with one of our CoolSculpting specialists before your treatment, which is vital for understanding what the process involves and determining whether this is the right solution for you.

As CoolSculpting requires no downtime for you to recover, you can carry on with the rest of your day once your treatment ends.

How Much Does CoolSculpting Cost?

Everyone who undergoes CoolSculpting has their own objectives and ideal shape, and we aim to provide the right treatment for all of our clients.

With that in mind, we will determine your treatment price based on your consultation with one of our CoolSculpting specialists. We consider several factors for pricing, such as the number of areas to be treated and your personal body contouring goals.

Want to Find Out More About CoolSculpting in Toronto and GTA?

CoolSculpting is a safe, convenient, and effective fat-freezing treatment for removing stubborn pockets of fat.

Astra Medicare offers CoolSculpting treatments in Toronto and GTA at competitive rates. Our CoolSculpting specialists are here to help you achieve your body contouring goals, whatever they may be.

To schedule your appointment with our expert team, get in touch today.