Laser hair removal has been gaining popularity in the past ten years. Men and women all over the country are deciding to stop waxing, shaving and plucking and instead receive laser hair removal.
The process is quite pricey which is a deterrent for many people. If you are looking to invest in the procedure it is important to know exactly what you are getting yourself into.
Laser hair removal is, obviously, a procedure that uses lasers to get rid or any unwanted hair. The laser penetrates through the skin and essentially kills the hair follicle.
The best candidates for laser treatment are those with pale skin and dark hair. This is because the lasers target the melanoma under the skin, or the dark spots, which are usually the hair follicles.
If you have dark skin and dark hair the laser will not be effective. The laser treatment could even be damaging to your skin because the laser will not be able to differentiate between the melanoma in your skin and the melanoma in the hair follicle.
If your skin is dark or you have very light hair or you have dark hair and light skin, there are special lasers that have been created to facilitate laser hair removal for your skin.
Make sure to call and discuss your options with the different centers or technicians you are looking through.
After you leave your first treatment the majority of your hair should fall out after about six weeks. Our hair grows in cycles so after your first treatment it will be necessary for you to return for more treatments.
There are many different kinds of lasers and different methods that can be used. Understanding what your options are and how to find the best hair removal is crucial before you jump into the process of laser hair removal.
First it is important to research the hair removal center that you are interested in visiting. Quality is of utmost importance as you are making your decision.
Finding reviews online that have not been skewed by the center in question can be very helpful. It is important to have a good feel for the level of satisfaction the center has given previous customers.
Once you have tentatively found a center that you believe will work for you go to the center to have a consultation.
During the consultation pay close attention to the cleanliness and organization of the center, the professionalism of the staff and the level of knowledge that the technicians possess.
Price is also a very important part of this decision. The procedure can be quite pricey.
Often times going to the center that has the cheapest prices is not your best option. The technicians and centers that are the best at laser hair removal tend to be a little pricier than their subpar counterparts.
There may be a technician or a center that is participating in a discount or a promotional. If you can find a highly recommended center that has low prices they will be your best bet.
After you have decided on a center or a specific technician you will want them to explain how they are going to go through the procedure with you. Depending on the laser and the technician there may be slightly different procedures.
Some require that a cold gel like substance be put on the skin before the treatment begins. There are some lasers that are accompanied by a cooling device instead of the gel.
Both methods are very beneficial and are used to protect the skin follicles from the heat of the laser. This ensures that the laser will kill the hair follicle without damaging or scarring the skin.
When the treatment is taking place the technician should provide you with protective eyewear. This will prevent your eyes from being damaged by the light of the laser.
As the laser penetrates the skin and kills the hair follicle you will feel a sting. Many patients relate this sting to the feeling of a hot rubber band snapping on his or her skin.
Some people apply a local anesthetic or take ibuprofen before the procedure to quell the pain. The process can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, depending on how large the area of treatment is.
After the process is complete you will be able to return to your daily routine very quickly. You just have to keep the treated area out of the sun and away from direct contact.
Author Resource:
Ronald Pedactor has worked as a laser hair removal technician for 4 years and has written nearly fifty articles about hair removal and laser hair removal Arizona .
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Ronald Pedactor
RonaldPedactor09@gmail.com
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