Laser Hair Removal That Works – Remove Unwanted Hair Permanently
Eliminate YOUR Unwanted Hair Properly - Effective Laser Hair Removal
The first permanent hair removal technique, known as electrolysis, was introduced over 130 years ago. It involves a professional sliding a thin metal probe into each hair follicle. After the probe is inserted, electricity flows through the metal and into the hair follicle, destroying the cells responsible for hair growth. It was not until the 1990’s that removing hair with lasers became a commercially accessible alternative to electrolysis. Since then, it has become widely practiced as a faster, easier, and less painful option and/or supplement to electrolysis.
Hair removal lasers target melanin, the pigment that colors everyone’s hair. It burns the follicle of each individual hair without harming the rest of the skin. Since the laser targets dark hair more easily, people with light skin and dark hair obtain better results than those with lighter hair or darker skin. Blond or red hair is usually very difficult to remove, while grey or white hair does not respond to the laser at all.
Due to the nature of the laser’s ability to destroy the hair follicle but leave the skin undamaged, it can be used to remove hair anywhere on the body. The most common areas women want done are the bikini area, upper lip, chin, neck, legs, and underarms. Men are most concerned with their back, chest, and upper arms. The one place not worked on is the area around the eyes due to the potential of damage to a patient’s eyes.
If you are considering getting laser hair removal you should know that even though it is faster than electrolysis, it could still take weeks for you see the results you want. Our hair is constantly cycling through growth stages, no matter how you remove your hair; you will never get all of it in one sitting. The laser can only destroy the follicle during the active phase. It takes several appointments at varied intervals to get all of the hair.
Advantages of Using Lasers to Remove Hair:
Imagine how wonderful it would be when summer rolled around and you could just throw your bikini on and head to the beach. Everyone has certain areas of their body that they constantly have to pluck, wax, shave, or tweeze. With this laser procedure, you can enjoy smooth skin without wasting time and money on razors, creams, and wax. It is one of the fastest and most efficient methods of hair removal. To remove completely all the hair from a back with electrolysis would take up to 125 hours, whereas with a laser it would only take about an hour.
What Can I Expect During My Appointment?
At least six weeks before your treatment you should limit anything that removes the hair roots, such as plucking or waxing. Sun exposure should be limited as well because sunburns and tans decrease the laser’s effectiveness and increases the possibility of complications. Any hair in the treated area will be shaved to within a few millimeters of the skin’s surface. The technician will adjust the laser for your hair color, thickness, location as well as your skin color.
A cooling gel will be placed on your skin to help the laser penetrate easier. You will be given protective glasses to wear during your treatment. The operator will do a test with the laser to make sure there are no adverse effects and the best possible parameters are being used. If after a few minutes there is no reaction, the operator will continue to work on the rest of the area. This can take a few minutes or up to several hours.
With laser hair removal, there is the possibility of side effects. Swelling in the treated area, redness, dryness, and itchiness are the most common and usually disappear after a few days. Sometimes a change in skin pigment can arise; causing spots to appear that are lighter or darker than your normal skin tone. You should expect some pain during the process; it is often described as having a rubber band snapped on your skin. Most clinics offer numbing creams, some for an additional cost. Besides creams, icing the treated area afterwards helps reduce the side effects.
How Long Does It Really Last?
At this time, the actual duration for this type of permanent hair removal with lasers is unknown. However, some people have reported as long as 10 years without new hair growth. What the lasers do though is dramatically reduce the hair that grows back for a many years. When it does grow back, it will be lighter, finer, and less noticeable than before. The only treatment considered permanent is electrolysis, but it is a longer commitment, takes considerable time and is done in small areas. However, it is 100% complete removal with NO hair growth coming back.
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