subject: Putting A Stop To Hair Growth In Certain Body Areas [print this page] So many people would love to do away with the daily ritual of shaving or the painful ordeal of waxing. It would be a dream come true for most if there were some way of permanently eliminating facial and body hair. Laser hair removal technology has evolved these past 12 years in such a way that one can already get the preferred outcome after just a few sessions. During a treatment, the hair follicle is aimed at with a special kind of light that is set on a specified wavelength. The follicle then experiences thermal or mechanical damage, but the tissue surrounding it is not affected.
The reason why repeated treatments must be done is because the laser is only effective when the hair is in its active cycle. With just four sessions lasting 10 to 15 minutes each, you can already permanently get rid of unwanted hair in small places like your chin or around the lips. Removing hair from the legs or back would require about six 30 to 45 minute sessions. Every four to five weeks is the interval given for treatment since the process only works during the follicle's growth phase.
Those who are preparing for this procedure must not have their skin tanned for a few weeks, and should not wax or tweeze the area to be treated. Meanwhile, patients can go ahead and shave since shaving will not prevent the laser from hitting the hair follicle. Most people tolerate the treatment well, describing the laser pulsing as a pinching sensation. Topical anesthetic cream is something those who are more sensitive may apply on their skin. There could be a chance that the area could turn slightly red. In cases like these, clients are advised not to stay under the sun as much as possible for a few days and to apply sun block when going outdoors.
An award winning plastic surgeon and doctor at a local clinic, this man who has done the procedures before says that the laser hair removal has been in high demand these past two years. This is something that would definitely serve as the solution to the needs of those who don't ever want to wax or shave again, a doctor at a local spa states. Since she had done some training to become a technician, she is able to keep her clients comfortable during the procedure done at her spa.
One doctor says he does the procedure 15 times in a day. Men who don't want to have hair on their necks, shoulders, or backs make up around 30 percent of the entire clientele. Those physicians who do laser hair removal at a local clinic observe a growing pattern among men and women who want to eliminate unwanted hair from their bodies. These specialists point out that only those who had received training are qualified to do the procedure.
Improper use of laser equipment has led to burns and permanent skin pigment damage. Among other things that may destroy the outcome of the process are medical problems and prescriptions which the doctor or technician should ask their clients about. For treatments that last $15 minutes, technicians or physicians would charge as much as $100 to $250. A patient says that it's well worth it, and it's such a relief not to have to shave or wax anymore.
