For many of us, the best thing about winter temps in Minnesota is looking forward to the body-baring warmth of spring and summer. It may also be the perfect time to undergo laser hair removal.

You’ll likely need several treatments spaced at regular intervals to achieve optimal results from this innovative, laser-fueled technology. Most would agree, however, the results are well worth the initial time commitment.

Our team at Sublime Aesthetic Professionals in East Grand Forks, Minnesota is passionate about offering services that address your cosmetic concerns in a way that enhances your own natural beauty. Many of our team have medical backgrounds and all are expertly trained and highly experienced in their area of expertise.

Laser hair removal remains one of the most popular treatments available at our thriving practice, and we deliver it in a serene spa-like setting that you’ll find hard to resist. We continue to be as pleased as our clients about the results offered by this advanced technology and are happy to share a few details about its benefits.

What exactly is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal uses innovative laser technology and its energy to target active hair follicles with enough heat to damage their ability to grow hair. The laser energy is tuned to a temperature that addresses the follicle but leaves surrounding skin healthy.

Is laser hair removal safe?

At Sublime Aesthetics, we use the Vectus® laser platform to deliver consistent and uniform results over a wider area than most aesthetic lasers. Better yet, safety mechanisms built into the system make it appropriate for all skin types.

Because of their power, lasers in unskilled hands can certainly be worrisome. Our practitioners undergo extensive training to ensure their knowledge of the system and their ability to remove hair in targeted areas without damaging surrounding tissue.

Why is winter a good season for laser hair removal?

Any time is a good time to start laser hair removal treatments, but winter offers a few advantages. Because your hair grows in cycles with some follicles in the resting phase and others in the active growth phase at any given time, it’s impossible to target all unwanted hair with one treatment.

To work around your hair’s growth pattern, treatments are spaced about six weeks apart. Scheduling your sessions when snow and cold have you reaching for cozy sweaters and warm leggings means you can time the grand reveal of your new hair-free skin to coincide with spring and summertime clothing.

It’s also important to note that it takes time for a hair to die and the follicle to cease its function. Thus, with laser hair removal, you’ll notice a gradual shedding of your unwanted hair over several weeks. Not always the best look for warm weather fashions.

And despite its safety and efficacy in the right practitioner’s hands, laser hair removal does result in a couple of days of mild skin sensitivity in the treated area that doesn’t interact well with the sun. Most individuals find it easier to avoid the sun in January or February rather than June.

For a consultation with one of our experts and more details about laser hair removal or any of our services, schedule a visit at Sublime Aesthetic Professionals today. Call the office or request an appointment online.