What is LASER hair removal?
Unwanted hair sometimes grow on various regions of the body making it unsightly or embarrassing. laser hair removal can be used to permanently reduce the amount of hair on any area of the body.
How Laser Hair Removal Works?
Laser emits light energy that travels through the skin and is selectively absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle that give hair its color. Hair follicles that are in the active growth phase, have the largest amount of pigment, The energy, or heat, from the laser damages the hair follicle, which impairs its ability to grow hair. With time, the hairs that were present in the damaged follicles will fall out. As the follicles in the transitional and resting periods return to the active growth phase, you may notice some hair growth in the region. This is why multiple treatments are usually required to treat a single area completely.
Who should undergo Hair Removal by LASER ?
For optimal results, your hair must be darker than your skin. Individuals with fair complexions and dark hair are better candidates for laser hair removal.With new technology, laser hair removal may be used successfully on individuals of all skin and hair types.
Procedure Preparation
The physician may choose to shave or trim the hair in the area. Often, the physician will apply a cooling gel or may use a laser with a special cooling tip which will help prevent heat produced by the laser from damaging your skinAlthough the procedure is not typically painful, you may request a topical anesthetic if you are especially sensitive to pain. You will be given eyewear to protect your eyes.The length of a laser hair removal procedure depends on the treatment area.
What is expected following Laser Hair Removal ?
Your skin may appear red or irritated which will likely dissipate within one to two days. Your physician may recommend that you use a topical cream to protect your skin as it heals. It is also important to use sunscreen for a few weeks following the procedure. You should not use any products that may irritate your skin such as alpha hydroxy acids or harsh astringents. In addition, you should avoid plucking or waxing of the treatment area.
How effective is Laser Hair Removal ?
You may notice some hair that appears on the surface of your skin within seven to ten days following treatment. These hairs are usually those that have fallen out of hair follicles impaired during treatment. However, you will notice some new hair growth within a few weeks, as hair follicles that were inactive during treatment re-enter the active growth phase. Therefore, you will most likely undergo multiple treatments spaced approximately four to eight weeks apart. Although the number of treatments varies by individual, most individuals receive approximately six to eight treatments.
The results from a laser hair removal procedure depend on your skin tone, your hair type, and the growth phase of the hair being treated. It is important to realize that laser hair removal will likely not prevent hair from growing completely. However, laser hair removal can reduce hair growth significantly over time giving your skin the smooth appearance that you desire.
