Laser hair removal, one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the United States, shines highly concentrated light into hair follicles. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs light. This can damage hair.
If you're not comfortable with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be an option worth considering.
Wide range of laser hair removal available:
Lasers can be used to remove unwanted hair on the face, legs, chin, back, arms, underarms, bikini line, and other areas.
The benefits of laser hair removal include:
1. Precise.
The laser can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin intact.
2. Speed.
Each pulse of the laser takes only a fraction of a second, allowing many hairs to be treated simultaneously. The laser can treat an area about a quarter the size every second. Small areas, such as the upper lip, can be treated in less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, can take up to an hour.
3. Predictability.
Most patients experience permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven treatments.
How to prepare for laser hair removal
Laser hair removal is more than just "eliminating" unwanted hair. This is a medical procedure that requires training to perform and has potential risks. Before undergoing laser hair removal, you should thoroughly check the qualifications of the doctor or technician performing the procedure.
If you plan to have laser hair removal, you should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for six weeks prior to treatment. This is because the laser targets the root of the hair, which can be temporarily removed by waxing or plucking.
