Laser Hair Removal
If you’re not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser
hair removal may be an option worth considering. Laser hair removal is one of the
most commonly done cosmetic procedures. It beams highly concentrated light into
hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the hair.
The Pain Free, Hair Free removal treatment offered by skin and cosmetology clinic
can now liberate you from daily shaving and tedious plucking .With pain free, hair
free you can forget about expensive waxing too. The breakthrough,revolutionary technology
has been described as one of the most comfortable hair removal options available.
Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm,
bikini line, and other areas.
Benefits of laser hair removal include:
Precision:
Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin
undamaged.
Speed:
Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at
the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every
second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less than a minute,
and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.
Predictability:
Ninety percent of patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to
five sessions.
How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is more than just “zapping” unwanted hair. It is a medical procedure
that requires training to perform and carries potential risks. Before getting laser
hair removal, you should thoroughly check the credentials of the doctor or technician
performing the procedure. If you are planning on undergoing laser hair removal,
you should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for six weeks before treatment.
That’s because the laser targets the hairs’ roots, which are temporarily removed
by waxing or plucking. You should also avoid sun exposure for six weeks before and
after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes
complications after treatment more likely.
What to Expect During Laser Hair Removal
Just before the procedure, your hair that will be undergoing treatment will be trimmed
to a few millimeters above the skin surface. The laser equipment will be adjusted
according to the color, thickness, and location of your hair being treated as well
as your skin color. Depending on the laser or light source used, you and the technician
will need to wear appropriate eye protection. It will also be necessary to protect
the outer layers of your skin with a cold gel or special cooling device. This will
help the laser light penetrate the skin. Next, the technician will give a pulse
of light to the treatment area and watch the area for several minutes to make sure
the best settings were used and to check for bad reactions. When the procedure is
completed, you may be given ice packs, anti-inflammatory creams or lotions, or cold
water to ease any discomfort. You may schedule your next treatment four to six weeks
later. You’ll get treatments until hair stops growing.
