subject: Who Is The Best Candidate For Laser Hair Reduction [print this page] Who does not like to look beautiful, smart and attractive? While one cannot work anything of the natural God given features, (unless you go for expensive cosmetic surgery) you can always try to groom yourself. The cosmetic industry has made some very successful advancements giving positive results to the wide range of customers.
Among the varied treatments available for grooming your body and fighting body problems, laser hair removal is the newest one. Though, this technique is prominent among people with the name of laser hair removal but it actually is laser hair reduction. It clears the fact that with laser you can reduce the hair density rather than completely eliminating them from your body parts. The laser reduces the amount and the circumference of the hair gradually.
For those, who are unaware of the principle, let me tell you, that laser hair reduction works by targeting on the pigments in the hair. As the pigments color and density varies from person to person so the laser effects. Generally, best results are obtained in individuals with light skin color and darker hair color. These people are further benefitted as there are least chances of any complication with such individuals.
However, recently some advancements have been made in the field which says that advance lasers can work on any type of skin and hair color. But, here also, certain groups of ideal candidates are prepared. People who fall beyond it should consider experienced clinics with modern equipments. The individual is categorized with the help of skin type. The Flitzpatrick chart classifies the skin into six categories on the basis of color and melanin amount.
Type I- pale skin prone to burning but never tans
Type II-sun sensitive skin which burns quickly
Type III-slow tanning is shown, moderate sensitivity to sun.
Type IV- this skin tans to moderate brown color, not showing particular sensitivity to sun
Type V- no sun sensitivity, tans well but rarely burns
Type VI- highly pigmented never showing burns
Now, when your skin lies in the type I, II, III, IV with black and brown hair, you can observe excellent results of the hair removal procedure. Individuals having red, gray or blonde hair experience less satisfactory results. Secondly, when a persons skin lies in V and VI type, they require efficient doctors, advance machines and experienced hands on their skin. For better results, you will have to visit the clinic several times.
Though, the laser hair reduction is not harmful but in certain medical conditions it is preluded. For example- a person with diabetes, lupus or some skin problems. It is also said that herpes can reactivate with the use of lasers so such patients should not try it.
Therefore, it is always advisable to consult a doctor, get your skin tested before undergoing any such treatment.
