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Laser hair removal
Excess, unwanted hair is often a problem for women as well as men nowadays.
Laser hair removal has become one of the most common cosmetic procedures being performed for permanent hair removal. It works on pulsating beams of highly concentrated intense light designed to selectively penetrate into the hair follicles and to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles. It then destroys the hair within that hair follicle. Multiple treatments target large areas such as the face, upper lip, neck, breasts, chest, underarms, back, abdomen, bikini line and legs.
Advantages of laser hair removal:-
- Long-lasting hair removal or permanent hair reduction.
- It is considered safe if performed properly.
- It does not damage surrounding tissues.
- Each beam targets numerous hair follicles simultaneously, allowing for the treatment of large areas such as back, arms, legs quickly and effectively.
- If and when re-growth occurs, it will be lighter in colour and finer in texture.
- Light-skinned people with dark hair can expect remarkable results as compared to any other method.
Are you suitable for laser treatment:-
- Laser works best if the unwanted hair is darker than the surrounding skin.
- Tanned people with dark hair should wait until their tan fades before they are treated. This reduces side-effects such as discolouration.
- Dark skinned people absorb too much laser energy in their skin and are at risk of damaging their skin.
- Refrain from taking medications such as aspirin, steroids and dietary supplements if you plan to start laser treatment.
- Avoid laser treatment if you are sensitive to light or have any infection around the place to be treated.
- You should not go in for laser treatment if treated for acne with Isotretinoin in the last one year.
- Usually does not work well on red, grey or blonde hair.
- You can expect good results and fewer side effects if you do not smoke, have no history of abnormal scarring, excessive sun exposure, allergies or herpes infection.
What discomfort can you expect during and after the procedure?
Laser hair removal is effective on short, visible hair.
- One sitting is not sufficient because laser beam affects only actively growing hair. Since hair grows in cycles, it might take days and in few cases months to get best results. How long the process takes depends on the area to be treated.
- Remember to wear goggles to save your eyes from accidental exposure to laser light.
- You can experience some temporary pain, redness and swelling after the process and should disappear in the next 24 hours.
- Permanent complications include blisters, scarring and skin discolouration.
So, be careful and get laser treatment done only under a qualified and experienced doctor or beautician.
Laser hair removal is an expensive procedure. Moreover, no laser treatment will give you full and permanent hair removal. All you can expect is 60-90% reduction in hair growth. The hair which re-grows is definitely finer and lighter in colour.