Thursday, April 19, 2018

A guide to laser hair removal

Light energy from a laser is used for the removal of hair from different parts of the body and face in Laser hair removal. Both men and women suffer from unwanted hair problem and look for permanent solutions. Various methods are employed for the removal of unwanted hair but the most respected permanent solution to this problem is laser hair removal which can be used for treating unwanted hair at both large and small areas. It works best for coarse hair. In this procedure a light beam is passed through the skin and it mainly targets the melanin a dark pigment. The laser aims at destroying the dark follicle of the hair from where the hair originates.

It takes a series of sessions for permanent hair removal depending upon the hair growth and area which is being treated.


Hair Removal Procedure:

First the area which is to be treated with laser is shaved and cleaned. After applying an antiseptic cream, the laser beam is targeted to the area where it works on the pigmented area and destroys the follicles.

This procedure is not painful although for some it can be slightly uncomfortable. Each session for a patient will depend on the area which is being treated and the size of the area which ahs the unwanted hair. Although redness and swelling may follow after the laser treatment but it is very short lived and disappears in no time.

Risks of Laser Hair Removal:

Laser hair removal is a pain free and safe procedure. However, like other medical treatments, it has some minor side effects which are:

Change in the complexion of the treated area. Skin blistering

To save yourself from these two possible effects, make sure you do not go for your laser hair treatment right after you get a tan.

Number of Laser Hair Removal Treatments Required:

For treating the unwanted hair, it will take 4 to 6 sessions for permanent removal. It is usually repeated after one month or more. The number of sessions and the spacing of the session will mostly depend on the hair and the area getting treated.

Laser Hair Removal Cost:

Laser hair removal is not expensive if you see the advantages you will enjoy in the long run. However the cost of laser hair removal mostly depends on the area and its hair growth. The cost of laser hair removal starts from US $ 100 and onwards.

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