Everything you’ve always wondered about Laser Hair Removal in Winnipeg

By Total Wrapture Medi Spa

Why you should start your hair-free life today: All your Laser Hair Removal questions answered.

Laser treatment on the leg

Why is fall-to-spring popular for laser hair removal in Winnipeg?

From late fall to spring, our skin is protected from the sun and UV exposure by layers of clothing and prolonged time spent indoors. This is perfect for a low-maintenance laser hair removal experience! Why? You’re already covered up because of cooler weather! In fact, your laser technician will make sure that your targeted treatment area has not been exposed to the sun for a few weeks prior to your treatment. Spring is a favourite time for laser hair removal in Winnipeg, but it’s also popular in summer! 

How does laser hair removal work at Total Wrapture Medi Spa?

We use Cynosure, the world leader in innovative laser treatments suitable for all skin tones. Our device targets melanin contained in your hair follicles. This energy damages the stem cells that encourage hair regrowth. This results in diminishing hair growth in your treated area through targeted heat. 

What happens after Laser Hair Removal?

After each laser treatment, it will take a couple of weeks for your hair to fall out. You’ll notice it getting lighter and sparser after each passing treatment. Eventually, your hair follicles will be completely inhibited and there will be little to no hair growth.

How many treatments should I get?

When you get started, you’ll want to plan to get a total of 6  treatments to obtain the smoothest skin. Every month, each of your hair follicles produces a new hair. This period is known as the active growth cycle. Hair is particularly vulnerable during the new growth period, making it a perfect time to target it with laser. About 6 treatments spaced 4-8 weeks apart are recommended to fully inhibit hair growth. One of the best-kept secrets of laser hair removal is that for many commonly-treated areas, each treatment only takes a few minutes! This could take longer if it is a larger part of the body such as the back.

What areas of the face and body are popular for Laser Hair Removal?

The short answer is: everywhere! Our guests get laser hair removal in Winnipeg for their face (lip/chin/sideburns), armpits, back, chest, abdomen, extended bikini (everything goes!), legs, and arms. Although laser hair removal has always been a treatment sought out by men too, it is becoming increasingly popular with men who have irregular beard growth as it helps with avoiding ingrown hairs and shortens shaving time.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

Keep your chosen treatment area out of the sun and tanning beds at least four weeks prior to your appointment. During this time, avoid waxing, plucking, and sugaring. The day before your appointment, avoid ibuprofen and aspirin and shave your treatment area with a razor. Because Intense Pulse Lighting uses heat to destroy hair, you’ll want less hair protruding out of your skin in order to be more comfortable when the treatment is underway.

What should I expect during my appointment at Total Wrapture Medi Spa?

An experienced laser technician will study your skin to ensure there are no irritations. Next, you will lie back comfortably with eye shields on while a gel is applied to your skin. Our laser technician will then gently apply the hand-held device with built-in cooling to your skin and activate the light. She will move it along your skin until it has been treated. Depending on your selected treatment area, the complete treatment only takes a few minutes.

Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?

Most of our guests describe the feeling as a light, warm pinch that only lasts for a few seconds where the device is placed. Laser hair removal technology has come a long way since it first started. Today’s lasers have built-in cooling to ensure you are comfortable. Any discomfort varies widely from person to person and may feel like light heat or the snapping of a rubber band that disappears in seconds. It is most definitely more comfortable than waxing or sugaring! With the exception of large areas such as the back, your treatment will be done in a few short minutes. Our guests are always surprised that they’ve barely settled into the reclining chair when it’s already all over.

What is Laser Hair Removal aftercare?

There is no downtime after laser hair removal! Due to this, it is a popular, quick, lunchtime treatment to get and you can go right back to your day. The treated area should be kept out of the sun for 4 weeks and you should avoid exercising and saunas for forty-eight hours after your treatment. If any treated area is momentarily exposed to the sun, be sure to apply sunscreen to it ahead of time.

What results will I see after my treatment?

Within a few days or a week of your treatment, you’ll notice that your hair will start thinning and/or falling out in the treated area. The re-growth will be sparse. Make sure to book your next treatment for about 4 weeks after your last one to make sure you catch your hair in its vulnerable new growth period. This will ensure that you get results faster and become smooth and hair-free within a few treatments!

What do our Laser Hair Removal guests say about this treatment?

It is life-changing! Most of our guests hadn’t realized how much they used to spend on quality razors, sugaring, or waxing every year. Better yet, they now have shorter showers and more free time that was once spent shaving, tweezing, or at waxing or sugaring appointments. Best of all, they no longer have cuts, shaving bumps, and ingrown hair. No one misses their grow-out phases or razor burn. We promise you won’t either! Life with always-smooth skin is wonderful.

Where do I start?

You can now buy your laser hair removal package based on the treatment area and book the next appointment to get started right away! Why put off smooth skin? You deserve to attain your beauty and wellness goals on your own terms and within your own deadlines! See you soon!