We will focus on laser hair removal transgender people. Laser hair removal is the best option for transgender clients as it does not harm sensitive skin. The laser removes or reduces unwanted hair by targeting the pigments at the base of each hair follicle with a beam that disrupts them, helping to prevent new hairs from forming. This process can take up to eight treatments, but the results are worth it! We offer laser hair removal at our downtown San Francisco office.
Laser hair removal uses focused beams of light to target and destroy unwanted hair follicles. During a laser hair removal session, your doctor will use a hand-held device to deliver laser energy to the surface of your skin. The light will pass through the surface of your skin and be absorbed by the pigment in your hair follicles. Laser hair removal can be an effective treatment for people with unwanted facial or body hair and can be used anywhere on the body.
How does laser hair removal work?
Other laser hair removal transgender methods such as shaving, waxing, and tweezers are time-consuming and painful as well as potentially irritating to the skin. In contrast, laser therapy provides painless and permanent hair removal anywhere on the body using the same laser technology commonly used for skin rejuvenation. Although laser hair removal reduces hair growth and makes hair smoother, it cannot reduce hair density (the number of hair follicles).
Since hair density is related to the effects of male hormones, hormone therapy should be used in conjunction with laser hair removal to achieve ideal results. Over time, the hair becomes weaker and slower and eventually stops growing altogether. Although about 6-8 treatments are needed for most areas, parts of the body with thicker hair may need more treatments. Also, because the laser targets darker tissue, the hair in the treatment area should also be dark, not yellow.
Is skin care required after IPL hair removal?
There is no downtime after IPL hair removal, so you can resume your normal activities right away. However, because your skin may be sensitive, we recommend applying sunscreen with a sun protection factor to areas exposed to the sun. We recommend avoiding sunbathing and excessive sun exposure after treatment to avoid skin damage. After treatment, the affected hair will grow back. At this point, hair begins to grow out of the hair follicle.
Your hair will fall out two weeks after your IPL treatment. Now you can gently remove it in the shower or shower with a towel. Let your hair fall naturally as it falls. Please do not use tweezers or depilate the treatment area! If the hair does not fall out naturally, the root is still active and requires further treatment. You can shave after an IPL hair removal for hair removal for both men and women, but avoid any treatments that pull hair from the hairline.
