Does timing matter with laser?

Hair Removal Methods Laser hair removal
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Does it matter how far apart you space your laser appointments in terms of how effectively hairs are killed?

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generally yes. too close is a waste of money. if you stick within 8-12 week frame and even a bit longer after first 4 treatments, that would be ultimate. usually, longer is better after a few treatments. shorter spacing (less than 8 weeks) only wastes your money.

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Thanks LA Girl! How far apart should I space my first 4 treatments? Can they ever be spaced apart too far? For example, if I do one every three months will that be ineffective?

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what area?

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legs and underarms

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legs can definitely wait 3 months. the growth cycle there is one of the longest. underarms, i would do at 8-12 weeks to start and move to around 16 weeks later if need be. that’s 3 months as well.

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Thanks for all your help! I’m really interested in trying laser…the place I’m looking into uses alexandrite, which I’ve heard good things about so we’ll see!

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Can treatments be spaced too far apart??

I am taking a 6 month to 1 year break from my treatments (after 4 treatments). I was told people do this all the time to have kids or what not –

Will this have a negative effect on my treatments??

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Just like they say, everyone is different. My growth cycles shorten from 10 weeks at the being of the treatments to 5-6 weeks after an intense program, well over a year. I was told to use the 'call to make an appointment one to weeks after seeing the emerging new growth." rule of thumb. I did take a break, but it takes a full coverage treatment to clean out both the active and dormant hair. But, It is paramount to get those hairs treated in the anagen window.

Zanrico