If you’re looking for smooth, hair-free skin, laser hair removal is one of the best ways to get there. At Cedar Grove Aesthetics in Smyrna, TN, our owner and medical director, laser specialist Dr. John D. Rudd, is passionate about state-of-the-art technology and superior results, so we ensure you’re prepared for success.
Before you schedule your session, though, there’s a golden rule to follow: Stop waxing! Read on to learn why that matters so much.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
To understand why you can’t wax before laser hair removal, it’s first important to know how the process works. At Cedar Grove Aesthetics, we use the industry’s best hair removal laser system, Cutera Xeo. The ProWave LX handpiece emits intense pulses of light that destroy hair follicles without harming the surrounding skin.
It works through selective photothermolysis, where the energy from the light is absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft. Upon absorption, the melanin converts the light into heat, which damages the follicle so it can’t produce hair again.
The surrounding tissue remains undamaged due to the precise calibration of the light’s wavelength and the built-in sapphire contact cooling, which keeps the skin surface safe and comfortable during the procedure.
Why Waxing Before Laser Hair Removal Doesn’t Work
The Cutera Xeo is highly adaptable. We can adjust the laser to hair type, color, and thickness. This adaptability means the system works well for a wide range of patients, including those with lighter or finer hair.
However, there is one thing that we can’t work around: A lack of melanin in the follicle. With waxing, you’re pulling the hair root out. That leaves nothing for the laser to target, which means laser hair removal won’t be effective until your hair grows back.
What About Shaving Before Laser Hair Removal?
No need to worry about stubbly skin! While you can’t wax, you can shave. In fact, we recommend shaving the day before your appointment. Shaving only eliminates the hair above the skin, and that doesn’t disrupt the laser’s ability to reach its roots.
Need Laser Hair Removal in Smyrna and Murfreesboro, TN
Skip your next waxing appointment and book your consultation at Cedar Grove Aesthetics in Smyrna. Call us at 615-637-2303 to get started today.
