Cosmetic Laser Hair Removal in Singapore

Cosmetic laser hair removal is a worthwhile way of getting rid of unwanted hair on different parts of your body. It is mainly favored because of the convenience that comes with it.

It is not only quick but also guarantees you a pain-free experience during the procedure. At SuperSmooth, we offer various cosmetic hair removal options that make it easy for us to customize every procedure according to every client’s goals and preferences.

Is it worth it getting laser hair removal?

In Singapore, laser hair removal is one of the most popular solutions for removing unwanted body hair. It is majorly preferred for removing hair on regions like the underarm area, chin, legs, bikini area, etc.

To best understand whether laser hair removal, we compared it with two other popular options for removing hair; shaving and waxing. Here’s what we found out.

Shaving

If you opt to shave your hair, you will basically be removing the hair off the surface of your skin to leave it smooth. Most people use razor blades for this, but you can use body trimmers depending on your preference.

Shaving isn’t really cumbersome, and you can do it anytime you’re free at home. Besides, you can easily get the equipment needed for shaving at your local shop.

Here’s the booby trap: Even though shaving unwanted hair off your skin sounds like a super convenient option, it comes with a boatload of inconvenience.

It leaves your hair with a blunt end, meaning that your hair will feel rough and prickly as it grows back.
There are also risks of abrasions and cuts, implying that it may leave you with marks and scars on your body. In extreme cases, the cuts may also progress to wounds, which would be not only painful but also hard to heal. It doesn’t end there, though. If your skin is sensitive, there is also a risk of getting razor burns or irritation.
You may also develop ingrown hairs. If you’ve had ingrown hairs in the past, perhaps you understand how they can be painful. That isn’t even the only concern. These ingrown hairs may be infected. After infection, they may develop to acne which takes time to heal and leave you with permanent acne scars when they heal.
Your hair will grow back in a few days, and you’ll have to go under the razor again. If your hair grows very fast, you’ll need to shave several times.

Waxing

Waxing is another fairly popular alternative for removing unwanted hair. You can also do it at home with the help of an experienced aesthetician.

Waxing works by removing unwanted hair with their root from your skin. You will need to apply a sticky compound; most commonly wax, on the area you wish to treat for this procedure. You will then remove the hair by pulling the sticky substance off your body.

Here are the drawbacks of waxing.

Pain. In waxing, you’re basically plucking the hair off your skin. This pain is usually intense, especially if you’re waxing sensitive regions like the underarm area.
It can be costly, depending on the aesthetician you’re working with and the number of sittings you’ll need.
It may also leave you with ingrown hairs, bleeding, and red bumps.
In extreme cases, it may make you vulnerable to ‘skin lifting.’ Here, the top layer of your skin gets torn off during the procedure.
Your hair may begin to regrow after just one week or four to six weeks, depending on your hair cycle.

How Cosmetic Laser Hair Removal Works

Contrary to waxing and shaving, which can only remove your hair from either the skin’s surface or from the roots, laser hair removal targets the hair follicle. For this procedure, your aesthetician will direct concentrated beams of light to your hair follicles to destroy them.

Even though each session is quick, taking less than one minute in most cases, you will need multiple sessions to begin seeing the results. Usually, the number of sessions you will need will be influenced by the size of the area you’re treating.

Laser hair removal is so effective that if the procedure destroys the hair follicles entirely, you may never see any hair there again. Interestingly, even if the hair follicle is just damaged, you will not experience a regrowth on the treated region any time soon.

Usually, it will take several months for the hair to regrow. Laser hair removal is one of the safest cosmetic hair removal options if you’re the ideal candidate for the procedure.

You won’t have to worry about ingrown hairs, and it is also painless. It may only not be recommended for you if you’re on photosensitive medications and if you’re pregnant.

The Bottom Line

It is impossible to achieve permanent hair loss with shaving or waxing. In fact, there is no at-home hair removal that guarantees safe and permanent hair removal. If you’re contemplating going under the laser but unsure if you’re the ideal candidate, call us today, and we’ll help you assess your possibilities of having it.