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Ingrown hairs are a relatively common but uncomfortable occurrence. It happens when a hair that’s been removed regrows and reverts back into the skin. This creates painful, irritated bumps on the skin that can be difficult to get rid of. Ingrown hairs happen most often after shaving, tweezing, or waxing. They can appear anywhere on the body that you’ve removed hair.
Fortunately, there are various solutions for ingrown hairs. If left alone, they tend to eventually go away by themselves – though they are annoying and there is a chance they become worse and even infected. The best way to prevent ingrown hairs is to not remove the hair at all, or not shave very close. For many, this isn’t an ideal solution. If you’re looking for a permanent remedy, consider laser hair removal.
By choosing laser hair removal, you’re removing the hair altogether, therefore removing the need to shave or wax. Rejuvenation Med Clinic offers the top laser hair removal in Toronto, with precise and targeted treatments to meet all your needs.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of laser hair removal in Toronto and how it can solve your ingrown hair woes.
Ingrown Hair
Because hair follicles are so small, it’s sometimes hard to spot an ingrown hair right away. And while the occasional ingrown hair isn’t necessarily an issue, they can escalate. Those with curly hair are more prone to ingrown hairs, though anyone can get them.
Some signs and symptoms of ingrown hair include:
- Small, swollen bumps appear specifically where you shave, tweeze, or wax. They are common on the legs but can occur anywhere.
- Small bumps that are filled with pus and/or look like a blister.
- Burning and stinging sensations in the area.
- Excessive itching.
- Small bumps that appear darker than the surrounding skin.
- In some cases, you may be able to see the hair itself, looping back into the skin instead of growing out.
Many times, an ingrown hair will clear up on its own. However, you should still keep an eye on it as there are some possible complications, such as:
- Bacterial infection, especially as a result of scratching
- Hyperpigmentation
- Raised scars/keloids
- Depressed scars
- Razor bumps
Especially when it comes to infection, you may need medical attention to help resolve the issues.
Preventing Ingrown Hairs
While the most effective way to prevent ingrown hairs is to simply not shave, wax, tweeze, or otherwise pull the skin, this isn’t possible or desirable for everyone. So, you can do a few things to minimize the risk. These steps won’t eliminate the possibility of ingrown hairs, but they may help:
- Wash with warm water and a gentle cleanser before shaving.
- Apply lubricating, moisturizing shaving cream or gel to soften the hair. This can also be done by applying a warm, damp cloth.
- Use a sharp, single-blade razor to avoid getting to close to the skin.
- Try not to pull on your skin while shaving.
- Shave in the same direction as hair growth.
- Rinse off the blade after every stroke.
- Once done, apply a cool, wet cloth to the skin for five minutes. After this, apply a soothing after-shave and or lotion.
- Use an electric razor and hold it slightly off the skin as you shave.
- Using a chemical hair remover may be a good solution, however this brings risk of irritation, burns, etc.
While all of these things may help prevent ingrown hairs, they’re not foolproof. If you want an effective, long-lasting, guaranteed way to avoid ingrown hairs, the answer is laser hair removal in Toronto.
Laser Hair Removal
Rejuvenation Med Clinic is home to some of the top laser hair removal in Toronto. Laser hair removal is a simple process in which a concentrated beam of light is used to eliminate unwanted body hair. It does this by ultimately damaging the hair follicle enough to prevent regrowth.
Laser hair removal itself doesn’t cause ingrown hairs, however you may still experience them between sessions. This is because it takes multiple sessions, spaced a few weeks apart, to achieve optimal results.
Once you reach the end of the journey, hair will stop growing entirely and you’ll enjoy smooth skin and no risk of ingrown hairs. It eliminates the risk because you no longer have to shave, wax, or tweeze to remove hair – no pulling or irritation!
In addition to no longer worrying about ingrown hairs, you’ll enjoy many other benefits:
- Most clients report a virtually painless experience.
- Our device is the result of many years of safe, reliable, and effective technology.
- It’s effective for all skin types and tones.
- It uses three different laser wavelengths to ensure maximum precision and efficacy.
- It targets only the hair follicles, keeping the rest of your skin safe and doing no damage.
- Once you reach your full results, you’ll no longer spend time or money on shaving or waxing products, giving you back time in your schedule and room in your budget!
- We can target almost every area of the body, including arms, legs, shoulders, back, underarms, face, abdomen, and more.
Everyone and their bodies are different, so the process may vary from person to person. However, optimal results require four to six sessions, on average. We offer a free consultation if you have questions or want to determine a proper treatment plan for you and your goals. We can also discuss any other services and treatments you may be interested in that will complement your laser hair removal.
Say Goodbye to Ingrown Hair for Good
Our laser hair removal in Toronto is a safe, effective, and exciting treatment that offers you freedom from shaving, waxing, and ingrown hairs! While you can take steps to prevent ingrown hairs, you’ll never be fully risk-free without either abstaining from hair removal or removing the hair permanently.
Contact us today for more information or to schedule your free consultation – and start your hair removal journey today!
