Laser Treatment Arlington VA

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Laser Treatment FAQ in Arlington, VA

How many days rest after laser treatment?

As a part of the immediate Lasik recovery process, you have to close your eyes for at least 2 to 4 hours after you have undergone the surgery. On average, Lasik treatment recovery time for some people may go from 1 week to 10 days while some others may take up to 6 weeks to get completely healed.

What should you avoid after laser treatment?

After the procedure, the skin will be sensitive and might feel somewhat irritated. Avoid any irritants that could harm your skin. Do not use active ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, or retinol. Also, avoid direct sunlight or UV rays while your skin is healing.

Why do you have to wait 7 days to shave after laser?

If you shave too quickly you may irritate the skin even more, so waiting at least three or four days after your treatment is usually ideal. A few days following your laser hair removal treatment, you may notice your hair shedding. This is completely normal and is a sign the treatment worked.

What are the disadvantages of skin laser treatment?

Burns or other injuries from the laser’s heat. Scarring. Changes in the skin’s pigmentation, including areas of darker or lighter skin. Reactivating herpes cold sores. Bacterial infection.

What will happen if I stop laser hair removal?

If you stop laser hair removal too early, you’ll likely be left with something around the percentage that is there now. Once the particular follicle is dead it won’t regrow, but new ones can be triggered by hormonal changes.

Which is better Botox or laser?

If you have any scars on the face or discoloration, then CO2 laser treatments can benefit you. Also, more significant wrinkles and lines are best treated using the CO2 laser method. If the lines and wrinkles you are concerned with haven’t fully set, then Botox is a great option for you.

Does plucking chin hair make it grow more?

According to Dr. Lertzman, tweezing or shaving certain areas of your face does not change how quickly the hairs grow back or how long the hairs remain on the face.

Does laser hurt for the first time?

The more sensitive the skin is to begin with, the more painful it’ll likely be. To minimize pain, your provider may rub a numbing cream into your skin prior to the procedure. Depending on the body part and your pain tolerance, you may not need any numbing cream at all.

What causes female chin hair?

Most females have vellus hair on the face, but some may have more terminal chin hair. This can be due to genetics or age. Menopause can trigger more chin, neck, or facial hair. Research shows different racial groups can have different levels of androgen and resulting body and facial hair.

Why do you have to wait 4 weeks for laser?

The laser’s energy won’t do as much damage to follicles that are shedding or dormant. As you wait a few weeks between each treatment, more hair will move from dormant or shedding and into the active growing stage, allowing your next treatment to effectively target them.