Laser hair removal for men is quickly becoming one of the most popular methods for removal of unwanted hair in the zones of the face and body for men. Even though other methods like shaving, trimming or waxing exist, laser hair removal stands out as the only permanent method of upkeeping body hair in the desired way. Men and women both look for this procedure, but their reasons for choosing it can be very different.
It is the only method that prevents ingrown hairs.
It permanently removes unwanted hair.
It removes the leftover hair for men with male pattern baldness
It decreases the occurrence of folliculitis – inflammation of the hair follicle, which causes pimples, itching, redness and uneven spots on the skin, especially after shaving.
Laser hair removal saves time from neck and beard grooming visits
It makes the skin smoother, and the muscles appear more defined
Male athletes like laser hair removal, as they feel less friction, and therefore less friction trauma and better athletic results without discomfort. Some also have unwanted hair in visible zones and use laser hair removal to decrease or remove it, so that they feel better. Those who get folliculitis or reactions after shaving choose laser hair removal for men to calm and treat this problem and prevent its future occurrences. No matter the problem, laser hair removal for men is the best and only option for its long-term solution.
Laser hair removal works by delivering energy precisely into the hair follicles under the skin surface to destroy the follicle and disrupt the hair growth cycle without harming the skin. The target is treating the follicle in its active growth phase to stop or slow down the growth of future hair. It is guaranteed that laser hair removal will reduce the unwanted hair and slow down its growth. With a sufficient number of procedures and a suitable hair type, complete reduction, up to 97% can be achieved. The minimal recommended number of procedures is 6, with a period of 4-6 weeks between sessions, depending on the zone. This way, we ensure that all of the hair will be treated, as only 20-25% of follicles in a given zone are in an active growth phase at any given time.
With the powerful medical laser systems Candela GentleMax Pro Plus and Cynosure Elite+ the answer is simple – almost everyone. Those systems allow for easy treatment of unwanted hair for every skin type and color and almost any hair color. As we need melanin, or a pigment, which attracts the laser energy to the hair follicle, no laser is effective for light blonde or white hair. For all others, no matter the skin color and hair type, the desired results of laser hair removal for men are only a few procedures away.
The perception of pain varies from person to person and depending on the zone. It is frequently compared to soft prickling or a light hit with a rubber band. For maximally painless procedures we use a cooling system with cold air, which effectively controls the feeling of discomfort.
Men most frequently choose laser hair removal for zones on the face – beard line, between the eyebrows, nose, neck (front and back), ears. The popular zones of the body include back, shoulders and waist, chest and abdomen, intimate zone and armpits. Athletes often treat their legs and arms. Men also often look for laser hair removal when they suffer from pilonidal cysts (cysts in the zone of the tailbone). They are caused by ingrown (with backwards growth) hairs in the zone. Even after surgical removal of the cyst, the only way to prevent it from occurring again is the effective destruction of the hair follicles in the tailbone zone with laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal for men is an exceptionally quick procedure – depending on the zone, it only takes between 5 and 45 minutes.
Hair removal areas | Duration |
|---|---|
Between eyebrows, chin line, forehead, sideburns, ears, neck, nape | 5 min per area |
Underarms, fingers or toes | 5 min per area |
Waist, shoulders, abdomen, intimate, buttocks | 10 min per area |
Chest | 15 min |
Arms, back | 20 min |
Whole legs | 45 min |
To prepare for the procedure, shave smoothly all the zones which will be treated the evening before the procedure. Any plucking of the hair with tweezers, epilators or waxing is forbidden for 2-4 weeks before the procedure, as the laser needs follicles in the active growth phase in order to be effective. You should not have an active tan, i.e. you should avoid sun exposure or tanning beds at least 4 weeks before the procedure. If you have to take any medication, contact the clinic to learn if they are photosensitive, i.e. if they make your skin more susceptible to light, which can increase the chance of burning the skin. We will tell you when it would be safe to do the procedure. Some of those medications include antibiotics, antipsychotics and some supplements in high doses.
Right after the procedure you can expect redness or swelling around the hair follicles – this is completely normal. We will ask you to avoid sun exposure at least 5 days after the procedure. After around 10-14 days, the destroyed hairs will fall out and we will expect you for your next session in around 4-6 weeks, when another portion of the hair will be in its active growth phase, depending on the zone. If you have no hair growth a week before the procedure, call us, so we can postpone the session. No matter if you are looking for more comfort doing sports, a solution for dermatological issues connected to hair growth or just an end to the excessive or unwanted hair growth and ingrown hairs, laser hair removal for men is an effective and save method for your comfort and confidence.
Our experienced medical specialists will prepare a treatment plan for you considering your skin type and hair growth. Our lasers have the largest applicators in the industry, treating many follicles with every impulse, for the fastest and most comfortable procedures on the market. The leading medical laser systems Candela GentleMax Pro Plus & Cynosure Elite+ guarantee the highest possible effectiveness – up to 97% reduction in hair growth with a sufficient number of procedures and correct intervals between them.
Do you have any further questions? Book a free consultation for laser hair removal for men with our certified medical therapists in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv.
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Plovdiv, 91 Maritsa Blvd.
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