Too Tan For Laser Treatments? Spring and Summer Aesthetic Treatments You’ll Love!
With summer upon us, Luxe Laser clients are looking closely at their skin for the first time all winter in anticipation of the warmer days to come. Often, dusting off our warm-weather fashions forces us to face head-on the reality of our unwanted body hair, or perhaps, other skin concerns like discoloration or uneven texture. Additionally, warmer weather typically calls for less makeup, and our clients frequently tell us that they wish they’d gotten laser treatments started sooner in anticipation of summer sun exposure.
However, laser hair removal (and all light energy-based services ) requires skin to be free of any acquired melanin (sun tan). Clients need a winter-pale complexion in order to be able to safely receive laser treatments.
In other words, spring and summer are not the ideal times to begin a laser hair removal series *if* you plan on being out and about in the sun.
Even seemingly innocuous activities — like gardening, walking the dog around the block, or sitting in traffic with the sun streaming through your car windows—can lead to enough sun exposure to cause a burn when the skin is treated with a laser-that’s definitely something we want to avoid.
Get Summer-Ready While It’s Still Sweater Weather
Summer skin is made in the winter! A little planning goes a long way! Make an investment in future you by timing your new laser hair removal treatment areas in a way that works for your summer plans. Generally, we recommend beginning laser treatments once your summer tan has faded and the chance of sun exposure is lessened.
We treat in accordance with the hair growth cycles, which means that treatments will be positioned weeks or months apart, depending on the treatment area and how far you are into your treatment series. The earlier you can get started, the better.
However, if you find yourself in the spring or summer wanting to begin your laser hair removal journey, all is not lost. Consistently applying (and reapplying) a broad-spectrum SPF (30 or higher) and wearing protective clothing like a hat for facial treatments or shorts by the pool for a bikini zone service can help protect your skin. Being selective with how often, how long, and where on the body you will be receiving sun contact also will help keep your complexion free of any sun tan and ready to safely treat.
Our Summer-Safe Aesthetic Skin Care Treatments
If you plan on enjoying some sun this summer and know that laser hair removal or other light energy services like IPL will be out of the question, now is the time to focus on manual (non-light-based) treatments such as microneedling, a PCA Chemical Peel, HydraFacial and dermaplaning to provide a nourishing, pampering glow to your skin.
Let’s take a quick look at each of these options:
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses a device with fine, sterile needles to create tiny, controlled punctures on the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing process, called the “wound cascade of of healing” which causes skin to go into overdrive to boost collagen and elastin production for firmer, smoother, and more even-looking skin.
Microneedling is a treatment with minimal downtime and results that develop gradually over several weeks. If you’ve been searching for the best microneedling in Portland, our team of Certified Advanced Estheticians is here to assist. We use only the best pens from MDPen and Collagen P.I.N. in conjunction with products from AnteAGE MD for during and after your microneedling service.
AnteAGE MD utilizes only the highest-quality stem cells, growth factors and cytokines for a better result and lower recovery times with a proven positive result for your skin. This product is made from the bone marrow of healthy adult donors and creates higher quality collagen than other stem cell serums.We also offer beautiful daily skincare products from AnteAGE to ensure your skin is looking it’s very best, every day. Maximize your treatment benefits by adding AnteAGE MD microneedling solutions into your treatment to focus on brightening or antiaging to maximum treatment payoff.
PCA chemical peels are professional-grade chemical exfoliating treatments that use carefully blended acids to improve skin tone, texture, and clarity. These peels are known for being gentle yet effective, making them a safer option than many traditional peels.
They’re customizable for different skin types and concerns—including acne, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging.
At Luxe Laser, we offer light-depth “lunchtime peels”, meaning your treatment will be mild in terms of discomfort, minimally dramatic in terms of physical peeling, all while stimulating an undeniable glow that comes from happy, healthy skin. Forget what you think you know about irritating, painful chemical peels and try out one of our options from PCA!
HydraFacial
At Luxe Laser, we offer the best HydraFacial in Portland! A HydraFacial is a non-invasive, multi-step facial treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and hydrates the skin all in one session.
Using a specialized device, the treatment gently removes dead skin cells and debris while infusing the skin with nourishing serums tailored to your specific skin concerns. Suitable for all skin types, HydraFacials deliver immediate results with no downtime, leaving the skin smoother, brighter, and deeply hydrated.
There’s a reason why HydraFacial can confidently boast it’s slogan “you’re just 30 minutes away from the best skin of your life”-it’s because they’re right! You won’t know until you try it-stop in for a zero-downtime HydraFacial today and feel the difference in your skin!
Dermaplaning is a gentle exfoliation treatment that uses a sterile surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and fine vellus hair (peach fuzz) from the surface of the skin. This smooths and brightens the complexion, helps skincare products absorb more effectively and creates a flawless base for makeup.
It’s a fast, non-invasive procedure with no downtime, making it a popular choice for instantly refreshed and radiant skin. Booking an appointment for dermaplaning in Portland at Luxe is one of the fastest ways to give your skin a quick boost.
Sun-Kissed Skin? Let’s Press Pause
Please keep in mind that these services cannot be performed on burned or deeply tanned skin, so if you have a tropical vacation on your schedule, immediately after this trip would not be the best time for a service. If you feel like you picked up some recent color, keep us in the loop! We are happy to assist in rebooking within a safe amount of time.
Autumn: Glow-Up Season Starts Now
In the fall, as your summer color fades, looking back at you will be your new summer sun damage. Once every bit of sun tan has dissolved away, give us a call for pigment-correcting treatments such as IPL or a peel to clean up the look of unwanted sun spots and discoloration that occur when unprotected sun exposure is present.
IPL uses selective thermolysis to isolate and treat sun spots, freckles, and general discoloration in a precise and effective way. A chemical peel in Portland can accomplish an overall improvement to the skin’s overall health and quality as well as an improvement in evenness by loosening keratin bonds, inspiring cell turnover and releasing dead and dull skin. We also offer targeted spot treatments- book a phone consultation to learn more.
Fall and winter are an ideal time to initiate a laser hair removal series! For paler clients, anywhere from 6-12 services are generally recommended, and for clients with more melanin in the skin, you may need closer to 9-14 services to achieve the desired result before entering the maintenance stage.
Here is a handy guideline for our treatment planning:
- Face & neck: 4-6 weeks
- Pubic & Underarms: 6 weeks
- Legs, Arms & the Rest of the Body: 8 weeks
Luxe Laser – The Top Medspa In Portland
Luxe Laser is about to turn eight years old, and we’ve worked through eight springs, eight summers, eight winters and eight falls! In the eight years that we have been in business, we’ve found that an all-encompassing, detail-oriented approach toward your goal of gorgeous skin is the best way to ensure your ideal result.
Curious about how to best slay this season at Luxe Laser? Call or text today to talk to a Certified Advanced Esthetician and learn more about laser treatments, including laser hair removal, as well as our summer-safe skin rejuvenation options, including microneedling and dermaplaning.