4 Reasons Why Winter Is an Ideal Time for Laser Hair Removal

Whether you shave, wax, tweeze or pluck, getting rid of unwanted hair is a chore. Laser hair removal can decrease the hassle, and now is the perfect time to do it.

As experts dedicated to compassionate care for women's breast issues, Dr. Jennifer Beatty and our highly skilled staff at The Breast Place in North Charleston, South Carolina, also understand the vital role aesthetic treatments can play in restoring self-confidence.

Laser hair removal basics

This noninvasive, chemical-free treatment uses a laser that emits light energy to heat the follicles that produce hairs. This causes damage that suppresses their future growth. While it’s not a permanent hair removal strategy, it delays the hairs' return for a long period.

We can perform this procedure on almost any part of the body except the eyelids and tattooed skin. Common areas of treatment are the armpits, legs, bikini line, upper lip, and chin.

Benefits of treatment in winter

Undergoing laser hair removal can make life easier at any time of the year, but doing it in the winter has even more benefits. They include:

Better pigment contrast

Laser hair removal works best when there’s a contrast between the color of the hair and skin with the hair being darker and the skin being lighter. This allows the pigment of the hair to absorb the laser's light and results in the desired damage to the follicles. 

During the winter months, people tend to spend less time outside so their skin isn’t as tanned as during warmer periods of the year.

Less obvious preparation

If you want to get laser hair removal, you need to avoid plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for at least four weeks before the laser procedure because they can affect the hair follicles. Winter, with its long pants and less likelihood of wearing a swimsuit, is the ideal time of year to forego these typical beauty rituals.

Easier care afterward

After laser hair removal, it’s important to avoid the sun, and tanning beds, for at least six weeks. This is easier to accomplish when the weather naturally encourages wearing warmer items from your wardrobe and there are fewer outdoor activities going on. The shorter amount of daylight and lower UV index help as well.

Better scheduling-wise

Typically, you need to undergo multiple treatments for initial hair removal with intervals some period of time apart customized to the area where you want to get rid of unwanted hair. By starting in winter, you can finish the entire sequence before the start of summer.

If you're looking to remove unwanted hair or you’re seeking another aesthetic treatment at The Breast Place to help restore your self-confidence and positivity, we’re here for you. Click to book an appointment or call the office today at 843-797-1941.