subject: Laser Hair Removal: The Permanent Solution For Unwanted Hair [print this page] Unwanted hair on some part of the body is an issue for most everyone at some point. For women it may be their legs, bikini area, or underarms. For women over 40 especially, unwanted hair on the upper lip or chin may be troublesome. Some men have excess hair on their backs, necks, or chests that create embarrassment and others are just tired of shaving their face every day. Fortunately, there's an effective and safe removal method available that offers a permanent solution.
Laser hair removal is a procedure that employs the use of pulsating beam of high-energy light that penetrates through the skin to selectively target the darker follicle. The energy creates heat that damages the follicle to slow or prevent growth. Because the light targets darker objects, leaving lighter areas unaffected, those with light skin and darker hair enjoy the best results though recent technology has made it possible to treat darker skinned individuals successfully as well.
Hair doesn't grow at the same rate so it requires multiple sessions to permanently remove all of it in an area. Typically, it requires seven to ten sessions to achieve the best results, with treatments four to eight weeks apart. This allows time between sessions for the skin to heal and new follicles to be producing and treated. It can require a touch up or two at a later time, but eventually the removal will be permanent.
Depending on the size of the area, the treatment usually only takes a few minutes and its painless, so many make appointments during lunch hours or after work when it's most convenient. Some will experience a bit of swelling or redness immediately after a laser treatment, but this typically lasts only a few hours at most. Exposure to sunlight and tanning booths needs to be avoided for several weeks after a treatment to avoid damage to skin. It is also recommended to avoid working out or other exertion for about 24 hours after a treatment since excess perspiration may cause skin irritation.
Since the procedure works best on light skin, and to prevent skin discoloration and blistering, those with tans need to let them fade completely before treatment. Waxing or plucking should be avoided for three to four weeks before treatment as well to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.
If you think laser removal is the permanent solution you've been looking for, schedule an appointment with a board certified specialist in the procedure for a consultation. You can have all of your questions answered to find out if this is the right move for you.
