Laser hair
removal/reduction treatment is a method that has been steadily growing in popularity. One of the most
commonly done procedure now a days.The idea is remove unwanted hair via a process of exposure to pulse
of laser light, the pigment in the hair follicles absorb the light and gets destroyed resulting in hair
reduction. Thus it is very useful to remove unwanted hair from the body.
The primary
reason that permanent laser hair removal is favoured by many is that delivers result. The initial
discomfort (similar to mid sunburn) fades away within a day or two and thereafter you’re free to enjoy
all the benefits of permanent laser hair removal.
What are benefits of Laser Hair Removal ?
The
benefits of laser hair removal are many ,the most obvious ones being related to aesthetic and hygiene.
The actual procedure also can be said to be superior to other commonly used methods of hair
removal.
• It selectively targets dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin
• Most patient have permanent hair reduction after an average of seven to ten session.
• It is one of the fastest and safest methods for hair reduction.
What to Expect During Laser Hair Removal?
Just
before the procedure, your hair undergoing the treatment will be shaved with a razor . The laser
hair will be adjusted according to the colour, thickness, and location of your hair being treated as
well your skin colour.
Next the
technician will start giving a laser light pulses to the treatment area . When the procedure completed
you may be given ice packs,anti-inflammatory creams or lotions,or cold water to easy any dis comfort.
You may schedule your next treatment four to six weeks later. You’ll get treatments until hair stop
growing.
What is the post procedure care?
Cool
compression and moisturizers can be applied to the area treated to prevent any irritation. Always wear
a sunscreen for the following month to help prevent temporary changes in the colour of the treated
skin.
Will all the hair disappear after this procedure?
Most of
the laser and light sources are FDA cleared for permanent hair reduction, which means reduction over
time . Some individuals will see very long term hair removal which may last for many years. Others may
require maintenance treatments over time to maintain their degree of hair loss . It is truly
impossible to determine in advance who will require how many treatments and how long the hair will
remain gone. Laser hair removal works best in those with dark hairs on lighter skin, however ,newer
technologies and newer laser and light sources have made the procedure safe and effective in those
with darker skin and those individuals of colour.