Why You Should Get an Upper Lip Laser Treatment (2024)

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Why You Should Get an Upper Lip Laser Treatment? ›

The benefits of upper lip laser treatments

Laser treatment is very effective in removing unwanted hair on your chin or upper lip, as it offers long-term results and is very safe to treat facial hair[4]. This hair removal procedure targets your facial hair when it is in the anagen phase to prevent quick regrowth[5].

In rare cases, laser hair removal may result in thicker, darker hair growing or regrowing in an area next to the one being treated. This is referred to as paradoxical hypertrichosis. Anywhere on the face or body might develop paradoxical hypertrichosis.

It is not necessarily permanent. However, the hair may regrow, particularly if the follicle is damaged and not destroyed during the laser hair removal procedure.

For most individuals, achieving significant hair reduction on the upper lip requires between 6 to 8 sessions. This range can vary based on the factors mentioned above. Each session is spaced several weeks apart to target hairs in their active growth phase, ensuring each treatment is as effective as possible.

As individual hairs could be in different stages of the hair growth cycle at any one time, you will need several treatment sessions to see long-lasting results. We usually recommend around 8 appointments spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

The upper lip is easily the most painful area, since the skin here is thinner than anywhere else on your face. “It feels like a rubber band snap, very quick but very snappy,” explains Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., dermatologist and founder of Capital Laser & Skin Care.

But, as with any treatment that ends with more or less permanent results, not everyone is pleased with their decision. While some feel freedom after banishing all the hair on their bodies for good, others express deep regret — especially given how the conversation around body hair has shifted in recent years.

The appearance of increased hair growth after laser hair removal can be concerning, but it's important to understand that this is a normal part of the treatment process. Hair shedding, hair growth cycles, and misconceptions about hair growth can all contribute to the perception of increased hairiness.

You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment. To remove the hair, most patients need 2 to 6 laser treatments. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on the treated skin for several months or even years.

How much does it cost to remove upper lip hair permanently? ›

While waxing leaves the hair follicle intact, laser hair removal specifically targets the follicle so hair cannot grow back. A technician may first numb and cool the area to be treated. The laser is then applied to the area to heat and destroy the hair at the root.

The only way to permanently eliminate unwanted hair is a process called electrolysis. Electrolysis is performed by inserting a tiny needle into the hair follicle and using an electric current to kill the hair root.

If treatment is stopped before all of the hair follicles have been destroyed, some may continue to grow. It is important to complete the recommended treatment plan to achieve the best results. Sometimes, the patient sees hairs are thicker and darker after the treatment when they have original light and fair hair.

There are a variety of benefits to upper lip laser treatments. Unlike other hair removal methods, laser hair removal permanently removes unwanted hair. This treatment is also less painful, more precise, and doesn't damage your skin, unlike shaving and waxing. This treatment is extremely cost and time effective.

The skin must be shaved in order to for the laser to effectively disable the hair follicle beneath the surface of the skin.

Laser hair removal on the face is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses a beam of light (a laser) to remove hair. It's a safe procedure but should only be performed by a medical professional.

Lip wrinkles can be treated with injectable fillers such as hyaluronic acids, and/or have Botulinum Toxin injected to reduce their severity. Laser treatments such as CO2RE Fractional Resurfacing, Fraxel®, and Sublative Rejuvenation with eMatrix™ are great options to reduce the appearance of deep lip lines.

Benefits of LipLase

It involves absolutely no needles. It does not introduce any foreign substances (such as dermal fillers) into the body. The results can last for 6 – 12 months between touch-up treatments. There is no downtime after the procedure, and you won't experience any unsightly bruising or swelling.