Transgender Laser Hair Removal

TRANSGENDER LASER HAIR REMOVAL SEATTLE AND TACOMA

Permanent hair removal is a desire of many people tired of shaving, or who have excess body hair due to genetics or medical conditions. However, for transgender people, unwanted, extra hair can deepen gender dysphoria and a permanent removal solution is not purely a choice, but a medical necessity. Laser hair removal is the preferred and usually the best option for transgender people wanting to permanently reduce and remove hair. Seattle Plastic Surgery provides the best transgender laser hair removal Seattle and Tacoma offers.

TRANS FRIENDLY LASER HAIR REMOVAL FROM START TO FINISH

Initial Consultation

Before you come in for your transgender laser hair removal sessions, you will meet with one of our master estheticians to ensure you are a good candidate for the procedure. They will ask about your goals for treatment, the areas you want to address, medical history, and aspects of your lifestyle (if you smoke, how much time you spend in the sun, etc.)

After this discussion, your master esthetician may want to examine the hair and follicles in the treatment areas to look at their thickness and growth patterns. This will help them create your treatment plan. 

At the end of the consultation, your master esthetician will let you know if you are a fit for the procedure and the next steps. In certain cases, if you come clean shaven and prepared, they may begin treatment the same day. Though, you should mention this when booking the appointment if you want to proceed this way. Otherwise, you can make the appointments on the way out of the office.

Hair Removal Appointments

In preparation for your laser hair removal in Seattle, your master esthetician will instruct you to shave all the areas you are treating about 24 hours before the procedure. This allows the laser to better treat the hair follicles versus just zapping away the hair. Treating longer hair also can make patients susceptible to burns and complications.

Your master esthetician will begin by disinfecting the treatment area. They may apply numbing cream afterward, but most patients do not find the treatments too painful. Finally, just before starting, they may apply ultrasound gel depending on the treatment areas.

Bringing the laser to the treatment area, your master esthetician will activate the laser. Patients may feel pinching, a bit of heat, and many compare it to a rubber band snapping against the skin.  They will continue this process until completing all of the treatment areas. The exact amount of time an appointment takes varies on the size and number of areas. On average, patients can expect an appointment that lasts around thirty minutes to an hour.

Following Each Appointment

Laser hair removal does not require downtime. However, your master esthetician will still give you instructions to protect your skin and promote the best result. Aftercare directions may vary based on your care plan, but routine laser hair removal aftercare instructions may include:

• Avoid raising your body temperature via exercise, saunas, hot tubs, etc.
• Keep out of the sun as much as possible
• Make sure to cover or otherwise protect treatment areas when in the sun
• After about five days, gently exfoliate with a washcloth
• Know that razor bump like swelling is normal

Ongoing Care

Laser hair removal requires multiple sessions to achieve permanent hair reduction. Depending on the area and the thickness of your hair, it can take anywhere from four to twelve sessions to see the best results. You will need to have laser hair removal appointments every four to six weeks to adequately address every growth cycle of the hair.

After completing your transgender laser hair removal treatments, you may need to come in once or twice a year for touch-up sessions. Any hair that comes back following sessions tends to be sparser, thinner, and easier to manage. Patients usually remain hair free for most of the year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Permanent Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is FDA approved for permanent hair reduction. It is possible to see some hair growth after laser hair removal. With that noted, undergoing laser hair removal permanently changes the hair. Any residual hair that springs up is usually finer, sparser, and easier to remove. It is unlikely that the entirety of the treated area will grow hair all at once again. This makes the management of unwanted body hair much easier and takes exponentially less time. You will no longer have to think about shaving every day.

Is It Only For Transwomen?

Of course not! While the focus of transmen is often on growing hair, many seek laser hair removal for certain areas in preparation for surgery. Additionally, laser hair removal can keep facial and body hair neater and easier to groom.

Does It Hurt?

Laser hair removal does come with some discomfort, especially when treating sensitive areas like the face. However, the majority of patients find the pain tolerable. The treatments are also quick, so the discomfort does not last too long.

What About At-Home Laser Hair Removal?

There are at-home laser hair removal devices available. However, these are not well regulated and come with the risk of causing permanent damage to your skin. It is better and worth the money to seek out laser hair removal done in a medical setting with medical grade lasers and a highly trained, certified professional.

How Much Is Laser Hair Removal?

Transgender laser hair removal at Seattle Plastic Surgery starts at $119 and goes up based on the number and size of the treatment areas. You can find more details about our Seattle laser hair removal pricing on our price list and Price Simulator®.

THE BEST TRANS FRIENDLY LASER HAIR REMOVAL IN SEATTLE AND TACOMA

Seattle Plastic Surgery proudly serves Washington’s transgender community by offering top-of-the-line transgender medical care. Along with transgender hair removal, we also provide surgical services like facial feminization, top surgery, and tracheal shave. BOTOX, fillers, and professional skincare are also sought out by the transgender community. Seattle Plastic Surgery performs the best transgender laser hair removal Seattle and Tacoma offers.

Our master estheticians are highly trained in laser hair removal and various other laser treatments. With the knowledge to both beautify and medically treat the skin, they work under the skill of our plastic surgeons to make long lasting improvements to your skin. Our master estheticians have extensive experience working with transgender patients from all backgrounds and work closely with trans patients every day. 

To schedule a consultation, call us at 206-324-1120. You can also reach out online via Price Simulator®, chat, and contact form.