Getting The Facts Straight About Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is all about the use of pulsed lights and lasers

. It shows the most success with individuals who have light skin and dark hair. At present there are some new laser devices that have been developed for use on dark skinned people who have light hair but they are showing a minimum level of success at this point in time.

Those who have dark skin or tanned skin need to be aware that to have laser hair removal a machine that is specially designed for dark skin must be used. If any other type of machine is used then it can lead to discoloration.

Before you have laser hair removal you need to understand how it works. The laser uses what is known as pulsed light in order to focus in on and then break down and get rid of the dark pigment (also known as melanin) in the hair. This explains why lasers work best on hair that is darker. Lasers are also capable of targeting the melatonin that is found in dark skin.

Hair growth takes place in three different phases- there is the growing phase, the resting phase and the shedding phase. The hair that is targeted for laser hair removal is in the growth phase.

The hair that is treated with this removal method will fall out anywhere from 10 to 14 days. Using a mild type of sugar scrub in the shower during this time period will help to remove the hair and exfoliate the skin underneath.

Several follicles are targeted at once when lasers and pulsed light are used for hair removal. What this means is that large areas of the skin can be treated at one time. In comparison to electrolysis laser hair removal takes place quite fast. A typical session used on both legs will take in most instances less than two hours. Lasers are effective for removing hair on the arms, chest, back and shoulders.

Before you try this hair removal method for yourself you are going to want to know how long it will take to see results. While the results do tend to vary from person to person in most cases it takes four to six sessions that are spaced apart by four weeks to notice a 70 to 80 percent reduction in the growth of hair. Once your treatments are over it is recommended that you return for maintenance treatments (one or two) every year for the next couple of years.

Be aware however that the results are not guaranteed. This hair removal method works better for some people than for others. Some individuals will never see any hair regrowth while others will notice some after a matter of months or years. You will not know what your results will be until you try it for yourself.

by: Abigail Aaronson

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