Perfect Timing for Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal offers plenty of benefits for people seeking relief from the regular routine of shaving, waxing, and plucking. But to lock in all those benefits with the least amount of hassle, you need to time your treatments based on two important factors: your hair growth cycle and the season.

As top-rated providers of laser hair removal for both women and men, Yamuna Gurrapu, MD, and Jenine Referente, FNP, want patients at Novéra Med SPA in Frisco, Texas, to enjoy the best possible results from their treatment sessions. In this post, our team explains how to time your sessions for maximum benefits and optimal comfort.

Winter: An ideal time for hair removal

It’s true, you can have laser hair removal any time of the year. But there are a couple of reasons why winter is considered an ideal time to schedule treatment.

First, even though North Texas enjoys relatively moderate winter temperatures, it’s still a lot cooler than it is in the summer, and that means it’s more comfortable to keep your skin covered when you’re outside. That’s important after laser hair removal when the sun’s rays can irritate your skin and interfere with its recovery.

The sun’s rays are also less intense in the winter, and that means when you do go outside, they won’t be as drying and irritating as they can be in the warmer months of the year.

And finally, it’s important to know that even though a single treatment session can yield results, most people need multiple laser hair removal sessions spaced out over a few weeks. Scheduling treatment now means your skin will be smooth, sexy, and sun-ready when the warmer months return.

Hair growth cycle: Timing treatments for optimal results

Perfect timing for hair removal also depends a lot on your hair growth cycle. Hair grows in stages, with some stages being more active than others. In order to achieve optimal effects, hair needs to be treated during its active stage (the anagen phase).

The catch: Individual hairs grow at different rates, which means some hair is in an active phase, while some is in a resting or shedding stage. If you think about it, it makes sense: If all your hair grew at exactly the same rate, all your follicles would reach the shedding stage at the same time and all your hairs would fall out.

That’s why in order to get the most benefits from laser hair removal, sessions need to be staggered and scheduled a few weeks apart. That way, the laser treats follicles at different stages, making it much more likely that each follicle will receive treatment at just the right time.

For most people, 4-8 treatment sessions are ideal, with the exact number depending on your hair growth cycle and other personal factors. 

Maximizing your results

The best way to get optimal results from your laser hair removal treatments is to schedule an evaluation with our team, so we can tailor a treatment plan focused on your goals. To get started on the path toward smoother, sexier skin, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Novéra Med SPA today.