This is a collaborative post: The newest and best laser treatments can help you get ready for the summer! When it comes to having a summer body, no matter what stage of your wellness journey you’re in, you should embrace summer for everything it offers! Hit the beach! Wear your shorts and dresses! Go on bike rides, lounge by the pool, and do everything you love.
But if you’re looking to take your body to the next level, laser technology is your best friend for getting the summer body of your dreams.
Before booking any non-surgical laser therapy, it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Anna Ronen, director of Novuskin, Las Vegas’ premiere membership MedSpa says, “Laser treatments are truly incredible but not all lasers – and not all spas – are the same. Make sure the facility you’re at is reputable, uses certified technicians, and FDA-approved lasers. This is the only way to safely improve your appearance with lasers.”
Speak to a doctor before beginning your treatment. Your MedSpa should fully assess your medical eligibility for the procedure.
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The 5 Best Laser Treatments for a Summer Body
Laser Liposuction
There’s no shame in a little fat here and there. But if you’ve been trying to trim down but have areas that you can’t seem to tone, laser liposuction can help remove fat cells while encouraging skin tightening and body contouring naturally.
Laser Liposuction Benefits
Laser lipo treatments are minor surgical procedures used to remove unwanted fat from the body, like the arms, stomach, love handles, thighs, or even chin.
Laser lipo requires local anesthetic and a recovery period of a few days. While similar treatments, like CoolSculpting body sculpting, require no downtime, some people still opt for laser liposuction because results can be seen immediately.
You’ll be fully awake during your treatment. Local anesthesia will numb the area so you won’t feel any pain. A doctor will make a small incision in the area, then insert a laser which will liquefy fat. Then a small tube will be inserted which sucks away the melted fat tissue.
Most people require 2-3 days recovery time and initial results are seen within a few days (especially as swelling subsides). Full results are gradually seen 2-4 months following the procedure.
Laser liposuction is a safe weight loss option for almost every skin type and color. It’s not for you if you have substantial fat on your body. It’s best for people who have small pockets of stubborn fat that have become resistant to diet and exercise. You’ll likely need only one treatment to see results.
Laser Liposuction Contraindications
While liposculpture is generally a safe treatment, you shouldn’t have it if your pregnant or nursing, battling cancer, have severe organ damage or conditions, have severe diabetes, or have a pacemaker.
Laser Stretch Mark Removal
Wondering how to get rid of stretch marks? Stretch marks are incredibly common but if yours make you feel bad, there’s a minimally invasive, highly effective laser fix!
Laser Stretch Mark Removal Benefits
Stretch marks form when collagen and elastin rupture under the skin due to sudden changes in the shape of the body. This leaves scars that appear as uneven, discolored skin. The good news is, a laser works for treating stretch marks!
Laser stretch mark removal, sometimes called skin resurfacing, is perfect for those who’ve lost weight after weight gain or pregnancy but still have residual stretch marks. Depending on the severity, laser procedures can lessen or almost erase scarring and even the tone of red or white stretch marks on the skin.
During your stretch mark laser treatments, a technician will run a laser over the areas of scarring. The laser may also cause mild to moderate discomfort.
The sensation of the laser has been described as similar to the snapping of a rubber band. If it’s too painful for you, you can use a numbing agent to help.
The treatment is fast but may need to be repeated. Moderate stretch marks require 2-3 treatments. More severe scarring could require up to 8 sessions.
If you choose laser treatment, your results will be long-lasting or possibly permanent!
Laser Stretch Mark Removal Contraindications
You should refrain if your pregnant or nursing, have sunburn, have melanoma or cancer, have malignant pigmented lesions, take medication that makes you photosensitive, or have severe diabetes.
Laser Treatment for Spider Veins
While spider veins don’t generally pose a health risk and also do not typically cause varicose veins, you might still find them unsightly. These tiny red or purple veins, often found around the knees or on the calves but also on the face, are very common and also easy to treat! With laser therapy, you can get rid of facial spider veins on nose or cheeks and leg spider veins using laser treatment.
Laser Spider Vein Treatment Benefits
Laser treatment for spider veins is very common and has been used for decades to remove these tiny veins visible through the skin. Whether your veins are uncomfortable or unsightly, laser treatment can be a great solution for you.
Your technician will use a specialized laser to send concentrated beams of light along the length of the spider veins. The laser light breaks down the vein and within a few weeks, it dies away and is dissolved by the body.
The treatment takes only a few minutes but may need to be repeated 2-3 times on resistant veins. Laser treatment is not generally very painful, but a numbing agent can help if the pain is unbearable.
If you want quick results and are willing to pay a slightly higher cost than sclerotherapy, laser vein treatments might be an excellent option for you.
Laser Spider Vein Treatment Contraindications
Due to the procedure acting on veins, this treatment has some important contraindications. Be sure to tell your technician if you’re pregnant, take Accutane, have diabetes or cancer, use blood thinners, have herpes, or any other medical conditions.
Laser Hair Removal
Want to say goodbye to stubble, razor burn, and painful waxing? Laser hair removal really works!
Laser Hair Removal Benefits
Laser hair removal gives you the smooth, hairless skin you want by using a laser to destroy the hair follicle and prevent future growth. It’s an ideal way of removing hair on any part of your body. It’s also an effective way to remove ingrown hairs on legs or underarms.
No more irritated skin, razor burn, or painful plucking and waxing; laser hair removal can give you long-lasting results in just a few quick sessions. During your treatment, a technician will run a laser over the area you want to treat. The laser sends high-intensity light beams that damage or destroy the hair follicle so it can no longer produce hair.
The laser can be a bit uncomfortable and might feel like a rubber band is snapping the skin. A numbing cream might help you tolerate the pain but should be used only if necessary. Following the procedure, you might notice mild redness, swelling, or even blistering. It should subside within a few days. You must wear sunscreen as directed by your technician.
Your hair will shed over the next few weeks and may never grow back, or it may grow lighter and thinner. You will likely need a series of treatments to see permanent results, especially if you have darker skin.
This treatment is excellent for people with light skin and dark hair, although other hair and skin colors can also have success. Areas that can be treated:
- Leg hair
- Bikini line or Brazilian
- Upper lip
- Underarms
- Arms
- Chest and back
Laser Hair Removal Contraindications
This treatment could pose health risks if you have psoriasis, bleeding disorder, vitiligo, or have had recent chemical peels or laser resurfacing. Be sure to speak to your technician about any health issues you might have. You also can’t usually have laser treatment where you have tattoos or any forms of scarring.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
If you’re wishing you could wear that natural summer glow on your face but skin problems keep you emotionally attached to your makeup, laser skin resurfacing, sometimes called skin rejuvenation, can help.
Laser Skin Resurfacing Benefits
Laser treatments for face can drastically improve skin texture and help erase fine lines and wrinkles. Often, fractional lasers are considered the safest for skin resurfacing, but others, like C02 lasers can also be used. Lasers help to polish the skin, healing scars, decreasing small veins, and removing dark spots or other inconsistencies.
Laser treatments may sound harsh but they actually offer a number of benefits for the skin. They improve the look and texture by removing the outermost skin cells and creating micro-injuries below the skin. This begins a healing process that stimulates collagen production which creates facial tightening and new skin cell formation.
Results are smoother skin, decreased scarring, less redness, and fewer lines and wrinkles. Lasers can also help remove areas of hyperpigmentation.
Depending on the laser, recovery time can be a few days to a few weeks. You should not require local anesthesia, but a numbing cream might be available.
Laser Skin Resurfacing Contraindications
If your skin is sunburnt, has open sores, or contains tattoos on the treatment area, you won’t be able to have laser treatment. Also, if you’ve recently had botox or fillers you’ll need to wait until they have dissolved for treatment. Health contraindications include photosensitivity, epilepsy, and pregnancy.
If you’re ready to take your body to a whole new level this summer, talk to your aesthetician about how lasers can help you achieve beautiful results.