All About Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is consider as one of the permanent ways of removing unwanted hair. If you have been using other temporary methods such as waxing or shaving, it may be good to switch to laser hair removal if you wish to have permanent results. It is best that you know the basic things such as the procedure and care tips about laser hair removal before you undergo this treatment.

Laser hair removal is not appropriate for all types of skin and hair. The best results are often achieved when the treatment is used for people with light skin and coarse dark hair. This method typically targets pigmented tissue, so it is not suitable for white, grey, red and blond hair.

The most common areas where laser hair removal frequently used are the legs, arms, chest, back, around the lips, bikini line and armpits. This procedure takes more time and it is expensive especially when used on larger areas of the body. You will need to visit the clinic/salon 6 to 8 times in order to completely remove unwanted hair on a specific area. This will also depend on the hair and skin color, and size of the area.

This procedure works by passing laser beams through the skin into the hair follicles. The heat from the laser kills the follicles and stops hair growth. A cooling device is often used to cool down the skin after the laser beams are passed. One session takes around 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the area.

The most common side effects of laser treatment are swelling and soreness on the area which may last for a few minutes to few hours. There are cases when the skin lightens or darkens. Blistering, scarring or change in the skin's texture may rarely occur. These rare side effects may happen when the wrong technique was used, or when wrong settings were applied on the equipment, or if an inexperienced staff administered the treatment. You can avoid these by ensuring that the clinic/salon is approved by the Healthcare Commission.

If you wish to undergo laser hair removal, make sure that you do your own research. You may also ask around regarding the expertise of the clinic or salon before you go there for treatment. You should also have thorough consultation for the pre and post laser treatment in order to ensure your safety and the best results.