subject: Lasers Can Make You Bald [print this page] Laser hair removal is the process of high intensity lights, that are produced over a short period of time, heating the hair follicles and thus removing the hair. It is virtually pain free because the skin is not heated. The lasers, which are not actually lasers but instead lights of a high intensity, only target Melanin which comes in two types and determines the color of your hair. Eumelanin is the culprit of brown and black hair, while Pheomelanin is the cause of blonde or red hair.
What these lasers actually do is cause damage to localized areas by selecting and heating dark target matter. This matter is what causes hair growth, and thus the lasers are attacking the matter that causes hair growth. The lasers work better on darker hair because they tend to target darker areas. The process is safe and has been in use since the late 1990s, and has been researched since the 1970s. It has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a permanent hair reduction tool.
In order to provide long term results, those seeking laser hair removal normally have to have multiple treatments. It often depends on the hair color and location of the hair to determine how many treatments are necessary, but the average tends to be 6 to 8 treatments with 8 to 12 weeks placed in between each session. Laser hair removal is used by many Americans nationwide and continues to grow in popularity. It is a good way to save on the costs of razors and the pain of plucking your hair. Like everything else, there may be side effects, and anyone considering getting laser hair removal treatment should do their research before making any decisions.
