Lasers have a wide range of uses and can help you achieve your best skin by removing hair, reducing dark spots, or diminishing scars and stretch-marks. There are lots of options to give you better skin, including laser therapy, but it’s important to understand the positives and negatives of this specific strategy. This will help you determine if laser treatment is right for you by examining the pros and cons.

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Pros

1. Long-lasting results

While results from laser therapy, whether hair removal or skin improvement, are not entirely permanent, they last for many years. Once dark spots or skin imperfections fade, there is little chance of their return with regular touch-ups. One major misconception about lasers (and laser hair removal in particular) is that lasers completely eradicate skin concerns. For example, laser hair removal doesn’t promise permanent hairlessness; however, it can drastically reduce hair growth. Many people can even stop shaving altogether after treatment.

2. Variety galore

Part of what makes lasers so amazing is that they can be used on any part of the body for almost any skin concern. Annoying hair on your upper lip? Lasers can fix that. Sunspots on your hands? Lasers can turn back the clock and the signs of UV damage. Stretch marks on your tummy? Lasers can give you that bikini confidence once again. There are countless opportunities to improve your skin with lasers.

3. Safety is our priority

Despite any negative association you might have with the word ‘laser,’ laser therapy is safe and effective. Lasers are FDA approved for hair reduction with years of research supporting their safety and effectiveness. As with any aesthetic treatment, an untrained person behind a laser can wreak havoc on your skin. At Urban You, your skin can rest easy knowing that well-trained professionals are administering the laser treatment.

4. Quick sessions

Even though the results from laser therapy appear gradually, the appointments are quick and easy. Just a few minutes with a well-trained laser technician, and you can go about your day knowing you’ve taken a simple step to polish your glow – both inside and out.

5. Confidence

There’s nothing that can boost your confidence quite like radiating skin. Whether you’re self-conscious about your body hair, stretch marks, scars, or dark spots, lasers give you the power to take back your sparkle. Unlike cheap creams or lotions, you can rest assured that you will see results after a few laser sessions.

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Cons

1. It’s an investment

Laser treatment requires experienced professionals and expensive equipment, meaning it’s no small investment, but the confidence radiant skin brings is priceless. Unfortunately, finding the cheapest laser treatment center will lead to less than satisfactory results or worse, unsafe conditions and permanent damage to your skin. It’s worth the price to find a trusted and experienced laser specialist.

2. No instant gratification

You probably won’t notice the effects you desire overnight. Your skin imperfections took time to develop, so naturally, they also take time to eliminate. Most clients need multiple sessions of laser treatments to achieve their skin goals. On the bright side, the effects are long-lasting, and the individual sessions are usually brief.

3. Results will vary based on the individual

Since lasers operate by targeting a color contrast, they might not work as well on lighter hair colors or darker skin tones. During a consultation, the laser specialists at Urban You will be able to give you an accurate idea of how well lasers will work for you and your unique skin. This is yet another reason to spend your money on the right laser technician who can provide this valuable information.

Lasers aren’t for everyone, but if you want to see real results that last a lifetime, there’s no better option. If you’re ready to take this big step to improve your skin, book a laser treatment consultation or appointment today!