Why Candela GentleLASE is Best for Underarm Hair Removal
Most women find shaving their underarms a tedious chore – only for the hair to grow back as unsightly stubble in a day or two. And razor burn, ingrown hairs, and a shadow that never quite disappears, makes matters worse. And for many men, underarm hair contributes to excess perspiration and odor – as well as a less-than-maintained appearance.
The great news is that laser underarm hair removal solves the problem at its source by disabling the hair follicles themselves. And because the underarm treatment area is small, underarm laser hair removal is also one of the quickest and most affordable places for laser hair removal.
The hair removal experts at Bellisimo Med Spa in Worcester, MA use the Candela GentleLASE, an alexandrite laser widely regarded as the gold standard in laser hair removal. Its combination of speed, comfort, and lasting results is what makes it the best option for underarm hair removal.
How Underarm Laser Hair Removal Works
Laser hair removal works on a principle called selective photothermolysis. The laser emits a wavelength of light that is absorbed by melanin, the pigment in the hair shaft, and that light energy converts to heat which travels down the shaft and disables the follicle at its base.
The surrounding skin absorbs very little of that energy, which is what allows underarm hair removal to target hair while leaving skin unharmed. The GentleLASE emits light at 755 nanometers, a wavelength alexandrite lasers produce that melanin absorbs particularly well.
Hair grows in cycles, and only follicles in the active growth phase respond to treatment. This is why underarm laser hair removal requires a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart rather than a single visit, so each round catches a new group of follicles at the right moment.
Most patients need somewhere between six and eight sessions for the underarms, followed by occasional maintenance. The hair removal experts at Bellisimo Med Spa in Worcester, MA map out that schedule at the first visit so patients know exactly what the timeline looks like.
Laser Underarm Hair Removal for Women
Women typically shave their underarms every day or two, which adds up to thousands of passes with a razor over a lifetime. That constant irritation is what produces the bumps, redness, and darkened skin that many women assume is simply how underarms look.
Underarm hair removal with a laser ends that cycle. Once the follicles stop producing hair, the razor burn and ingrown hairs stop with them, and the skin generally becomes smoother and more even in tone over the following months.
Deodorant tends to work better after underarm hair removal as well, since product goes onto clean skin rather than onto stubble. Many women also notice less odor, because there is less hair holding bacteria against the skin.
Sleeveless tops and swimsuits stop requiring advance planning, which is the change most patients mention first. This is why underarm laser hair removal is one of the most requested procedures at Bellisimo Med Spa in Worcester, MA.
Laser Underarm Hair Removal for Men
Men have become a substantial share of laser hair removal patients, and the underarms are among the areas they request most. Athletes, swimmers, and cyclists have sought underarm hair removal for years, and the practice has spread well beyond competitive sport.
Odor control is the reason many men give. Underarm hair traps moisture and bacteria against the skin, and reducing it makes a noticeable difference for anyone who works outdoors, trains hard, or simply runs warm.
Men’s underarm hair is often coarser and denser than women’s, which actually works in favor of laser hair removal because darker, thicker hair absorbs laser energy efficiently. Men sometimes need a session or two more than women to clear the area fully.
And complete hair removal is not the only option for men, since underarm hair removal can also be used to thin the area rather than clear it. The hair removal experts at Bellisimo Med Spa in Worcester, MA adjust the plan to whatever result a patient is after.
Benefits of Candela GentleLASE for Underarm Hair Removal
The feature that sets the GentleLASE apart is its Dynamic Cooling Device, which sprays a burst of cooling cryogen onto the skin milliseconds before each laser pulse. That cooling protects the surface and takes most of the sting out of the treatment.
Patients typically describe underarm hair removal with the GentleLASE as a warm snap rather than anything sharp, and because the underarm is small, the entire area is finished in a matter of minutes. Most people are in and out over a lunch break.
Results are extremely long lasting, with FDA approval of Candela GentleLASE as providing permanent hair reduction. Most underarm hair removal patients keep their results with only occasional and infrequent touch-ups sometimes needed.
Because the underarm is one of the smallest treatment areas, laser hair removal there is also among the most affordable. The hair removal experts at Bellisimo Med Spa in Worcester, MA often start patients with the underarms before expanding to larger areas.
Good Candidates for Underarm Laser Hair Removal
The best candidates for underarm hair removal have hair with enough pigment for the laser to target, which means brown or black hair responds best. Very light blonde, red, gray, and white hairs contain little melanin and are trickier for laser hair removal. And this is where Candela GentleLASE hair removal excels – with adjustable settings that can be programmed to target hair of all colors.
Similarly, the adjustable alexandrite wavelength settings of the GentleLASE laser uses performs beautifully on lighter and medium skin tones, and patients with deeper complexions can also be treated! Each person’s skin tone is assessed individually so the right wavelength and settings are chosen for them.
Preparation matters in the weeks beforehand laser hair removal. Waxing, plucking, and threading remove the follicle that the laser needs to target, so patients should shave instead for about a month before underarm laser hair removal begins, and they must keep the area out of the sun.
Pregnancy, certain medications that increase light sensitivity, and active skin infections all call for scheduling treatment at a better time. The hair removal experts at Bellisimo Med Spa in Worcester, MA review health history and medications before starting underarm hair removal so every session is both safe and effective.
Underarm Hair Removal | Worcester, MA
Underarm hair removal is often a treatment patients wish they had started sooner. It is quick, it is one of the most affordable areas to treat, and it puts an end to daily shaving along with the irritation that comes with it.
If you live in Worcester, MA Candela GentleLASE at Bellisimo makes underarm laser hair removal fast and comfortable. Schedule an appointment with the hair removal experts at Bellisimo Med Spa to get started!
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