Laser Hair Removal

In the past, the usual remedies for hair removal were plucking, shaving, waxing or using chemical depilatories. Some are painful, many are messy and all of them are temporary. 

Electrolysis is probably the most popular method and it's an effective one, but it's also painful and typically uses only in removing small patches of hair. 

It can also take several months and numerous visits to get rid of even the smallest area of hair.

Laser hair removal is just what it implies.  It's a laser beam of highly concentrated light that is focused on the area of hair and removes it.

The light emitted is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles.  The laser pulses for a fraction of a second which is long enough to heat up the hair and stop the follicles ability to re grow the hair.

Electrolysis treats numerous hair follicles at the same time which makes it effective for treating large patches of hair fast and effectively.  Laser hair removal is considered safe if done correctly.

What you can expect with laser hair removal:

Depending on the size of the area of hair being removed, a laser treatment can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. 

Hair that is best suited for laser removal is the hair that's in an active growth phase, as opposed to hair that stops growing but has not shed.  Those hairs not in an active growth phase may need a second treatment.

Following the treatment, some redness can occur, even some swelling is not unusual, however most people can begin normal activity immediately after treatment.  

Things to Note when doing laser hair removal

• Re-growth can come back lighter in color or finer in texture.
• Light-skinned individuals with dark hair have the best results.
• Generally not as effective on unpigmented (gray) hairs, red or blonde hair.
• Be very cautious with darker skin tones or on individuals who tan themselves.
• Improper treatment can cause burns, lesions, skin discoloration lasting several months, or you may experience patchy or patterned regrowth.