Facial hair growth in women, also known as hirsutism, can be influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, age, and most importantly, hormonal changes and conditions. Because of the stubborn nature of hormonal facial hair, many women turn towards laser hair removal for the face as a long-lasting solution. However, hormonal facial hair growth often behaves differently from other types of unwanted hair and may require a more customized laser hair removal approach. Understanding the underlying cause of your stubborn facial hair can go a long way in improving your treatment outcome by better informing the approach taken during each session. Contact IGBeauty, a leader in Toronto laser hair removal, for an appointment.
What Is Hormonal Facial Hair Growth?
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Hormonal facial hair growth refers to facial hair growth that is caused by hormonal changes, imbalances or conditions. High androgen levels, which can be the result of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS, previously known as PCOS) or otherwise, are one of the most common causes of facial hair growth in women. Hair may appear on the upper lip, chin, jawline, and neck. Hormonal hair growth does not respond well to typical grooming methods like shaving, threading and waxing and tends to grow back particularly quickly.
Why Hormonal Hair Responds Differently to Laser Hair Removal for the Face
Hormonal facial hair tends to be darker, thicker and coarser than standard body hair. In addition to this, hormonally driven hair growth is much less predictable than regular body hair, as hormonal fluctuations can create ongoing changes in the hair growth cycle. As a result, women with hormonal facial hair may require more sessions to see a significant reduction in hair growth. The average person witnesses a significant reduction after 4-6 sessions, whereas a woman with high androgen levels and/or PMOS may require 10-12 sessions to see the same results.
How Treatment Plans Are Customized for Hormonal Facial Hair
A thorough consultation is always highly recommended for those who have stubborn facial hair. Our technicians can assess your existing hair to determine what the best course of action is in terms of laser hair removal for the face. Depending on the colour and density of your facial hair, we will recommend the best laser device for your treatment plan.
At IGBeauty, we are equipped with the LightSheer Duet system, which is a diode laser that is excellent for targeting melanated hair. We also use the GentleMax Pro system, which is equipped with 2 different laser technologies, Alexandrite laser and ND: Yag, which can be effective for coarse hair and those with deeper skin tones.
Effectively Treat Hormonal Facial Hair with IGBeauty
If you’ve been struggling with grooming your hormonally driven facial hair, you are not alone. While shaving and waxing may not be effective grooming options, laser hair removal for the face can be extremely effective for those with stubborn growth. If you want to reduce your hair growth in the long term, trust IGBeauty for Toronto laser hair removal services. Book a consultation today.
