How soon will you have smooth, clear skin after laser hair removal? This popular procedure can treat a hairy situation on your face or body. If you can't wait one more day to ditch your razor or stop waxing, take a look at what you need to know about the laser hair removal service recovery time and the results you can expect. 

What Is Laser Removal?

Before you learn more about what to expect from the recovery and results, you need to fully understand what this type of hair removal service includes. Unlike shaving, laser removal doesn't just cut the top of the hair off. It also doesn't pull the hair from the root the way waxing does.

Instead, the laser vaporizes the hair and follicle. The hair's melanin (pigment) absorbs light from the laser, which is then converted into heat. This process damages the hair follicles and stops growth/regrowth. 

Is a Laser Treatment Permanent?

Yes—and no. This type of hair removal is more permanent than shaving, tweezing, or waxing. You won't need treatment daily or weekly to keep the unwanted hair away. This type of removal treatment will significantly slow hair growth. The more treatments you get, the longer you can go between laser sessions. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it's possible to have months or years of hair-free skin after a series of laser services.

Do You Only Need One Treatment?

While you will see results days after one session, your smooth, hairless skin won't last. But you can decrease hair growth with repeated laser services. You may experience a 10 to 25 percent reduction in hair growth after your initial treatment, according to the AAD. Along with less hair, you may also notice your hair is lighter or finer than before you started this type of removal process. 

Many people only need between two and six sessions to see long-lasting results. But the specific number of treatments you need and the time in between services depends on your hair type and how your body responds to the laser removal.

What Should You Expect From Recovery?

Even though the hair will start to fall out in the first few days after the treatment, you may not see smooth skin right away. Recovery usually isn't painful and won't require you to take time off from work. Some people do experience mild discomfort in the treatment area, some swelling, or redness. These potential side effects should only last for one to three days. Less common, but possible, after-effects could also include blisters, an infection, scarring, or changes in skin color.

For more information contact a company such as Idea Laser.