⚡ Why Hair Grows Back After 10 Laser Sessions
Have you already completed 10 laser hair removal sessions and the hair has grown back? Discover the 4 main reasons why this happens and what you can do about it.
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If you were sold a package promising PERMANENT hair removal, it's a lie . Laser hair removal is NOT a permanent solution for unwanted hair.
🔬 How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
This treatment method induces a burn on the hair shaft and subjects it to a state of "quiescence" , that is: "it puts it to sleep" .
Important note: The energy emitted by the device is absorbed by the skin specifically by the melanin that makes up the hair and gives it its dark color, heating and destroying it. The hair is removed, but the follicle may remain intact.
The 3 Phases of Hair Growth
Remember: The laser only attacks hairs that are in the anagen phase; hairs in the other two phases (catagen and telogen) are not usually affected by the laser.
🤔 Why Did the Hair Return After 10 Sessions?
If you've already had more than 10 sessions at your hair removal company and your hair is still there, or it was temporarily removed and then returned, these could be the causes:
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Inadequate Equipment Parameters
The settings of the device used by the person who waxed you may be unsuitable. They need to be adjusted to your skin tone and hair thickness. It's recommended that you have your hair removed by a skin professional , in this case, your dermatologist, who is the expert on hair physiology and related conditions. -
Age
At a younger age, hair growth is more common, since hair cycles are faster because androgen production tends to sensitize hair growth in younger stages of life. -
Hormonal Disorders
There is a tendency in women to grow new hair after complete hair removal. This is related to increased production of testosterone derivatives in the ovaries, higher circulating levels, or greater sensitivity of the receptors in the skin to the action of this hormone.
Women with hirsutism (excessive hair growth) or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS ) typically require maintenance sessions two or three times a year to prevent new hair growth. These patients develop very thick hair on the jaw and submandibular region, sideburns, arms, periumbilical area, and legs, and this is usually accompanied by acne and seborrhea. -
You miss your sessions
Remember that the ideal time between sessions is 4 to 8 weeks . This allows for a more effective treatment of the hairs that are entering the anagen phase and are more susceptible to laser destruction.
✨ Key Points to Remember
- Laser hair removal is NOT permanent or definitive
- After treatment you can experience several hair-free years
- When hair grows back, it is usually thinner and less abundant.
- One or two maintenance sessions per year may be necessary.
- There is no such thing as PERMANENT or DEFINITIVE hair removal.
- The best results are obtained with a certified dermatologist
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