FOREVER BARE BBL FAQ’s
How does laser hair removal work?
We use Intense-Pulsed Light (IPL) Technology. The light targets the pigment in the hair shaft and disconnects it from its blood supply, so this means hairs must be dark - this does not work on transparent, blond, red or white hairs. In 1-2 weeks, the hair will fall out and will take 4-8 weeks to grow back (depends on area). 20-30% of the hair is permanently reduced with each session. The hair that does grow back will come in finer, thinner and lighter in color. With each session, a minimum of 20% of the hair is eliminated.
What are the treatment intervals for each area?
FACE (lip, chin, sideburns etc) —4 weeks apart
UNDERARM & BIKINI — 6 weeks apart
LEGS — 8 weeks apart
CHEST & BACK — 8-10 weeks apart
* as client continues with treatments (after 4-6 for some), their intervals will be spaced farther apart as
growth cycles will be altered from therapy.
Why do I need several treatments for full reduction?
There are 3 different hair growth cycles:
1. Anagen (the active stage)
2. Catalan
3. Telogen
Although all 3 stages are targeted with every session, the only stage that will be permanently eliminated will be the hairs in the "active" stage. This is because these are the only hairs that are attached to a blood supply. Treating them causes them to disconnect them from their blood supply.
How many treatments will it take for full reduction?
It depends on the area being treated as well as how consistent you can be at sticking to your treatment schedule as directed by the technician. We tend to under promise and over deliver, but can give an educated ballpark number after a few rounds based on how well the hair is responding. If a client is new to laser hair removal, we generally say at least 6 sessions.
How soon after tweezing and waxing can I have a treatment?
4 weeks after. Why? Because there needs to be hair in the follicle to actually treat. For the duration of the series, there will only be shaving for hair removal - no waxing or plucking.
How soon after sun exposure can I have a treatment?
3-4 weeks after. (1 week after any self-tanner.) Although our platform is very safe treating tanned skin and throughout the summer, it is best practice to be as safe as possible to limit the risk of hyperpigmentation.
Why is our BBL Machine so awesome?
Safe for all skin types, even tanned skin.
Completely painless technology
Treatment cycles can be performed safely all summer long.
We can target hair of any depth or density.
Treatments are easily customized.
Hand-piece has cool-tip for added comfort.
Faster treatment times than most due to larger 15 x 45 mm spot size.