Laser removal has become more and more prevalent in our society. We value hairlessness on men and women.
The ideal male and female models are not hairy. Women in our society feel the need to have an almost hairless body from the neck down.
Laser hair removal is become a very popular alternative to waxing, shaving and plucking.
The use of a laser for removal, although not permanent, lasts much longer than any other hair removal procedure that is not labeled as permanent.
Using laser lights, which are intense pulsating beams of light, to remove hair will slow hair re-growth drastically. The lasers specifically target the melanin which is the dark pigment in the hair.
This dark pigment is most concentrated in the follicle of the hair which is where the hair originates. The intense heat that comes from the light pulsations destroys the hair follicle instantly.
You must go back to your treatments center to have your treatment done several times before you will experience an extended period of time in which there is no hair in the specific area.
Although you may have to go in for touch ups once in a while with multiple treatments your hair will not grow back.
Some of the most common areas to receive laser hair removal treatments are the legs, armpits, upper lips, chins and bikini lines.
Unwanted hair on the majority of the body can easily be treated by laser treatment.
There are some risks that are associated with laser hair removal. Having the hair color and skin type that are conducive to the laser that is going to be used is necessary.
Laser treatment works only with dark brown or black hair. If you have white, blond, light brown or light red hair laser hair removal is probably not your best option.
If you want to reduce your risks as much as possible it is important that you are selective with whom you allow to perform the procedure.
You will want to find a qualified, trained doctor is has been certified by a board in dermatology or a similar specialty.
A doctor should meet with you before your procedure begins to help you determine what your treatment plan should be. Some adverse side effects can occur as well.
First, it is possible that your hair will not be completely removed and that you may experience some re-growth. There are just some hairs that are resistant to the laser, which can be very frustrating.
Hyper pigmentation, or the darkening of the skin, can also occur. There are very rare cases in which the dark spot will be permanent but usually this spot is temporary and will fade away quickly.
The opposite effect can also occur. When the skin lightens it is referred to as hypo pigmentation.
Hypo pigmentation usually happens in patients that have darker skin. Although darker skin can be treated, these treatments are usually most successful on the light skinned patients that have dark hair.
There are some skin types that are very sensitive to the laser and will experience blistering and possibly scarring.
This rarely happens, but if you do see blisters start to form make sure to take care of the blisters to prevent scarring.
There are also some patients that experience a change in the texture of the skin. This could be a result of crusting or scabbing and usually this is a temporary change in texture.
There have been reports of permanent texture changes. These reports are few and overall are very rare.
Sometimes patients have reported that the new hair that grows after the treatment is finer and lighter in color.
There are even times when hair will begin to grow in a spot adjacent to the spot that received the treatment.
If you begin to experience hair growth in a spot that is adjacent to the area that you received treatment the hair can easily be taken care of by touch up visits.
If you are deciding whether or not laser hair removal is right for you it is important that you go to your doctor to determine if you are a good candidate. You will need to know about your medical history.
You will also need to discuss the risks, benefits and expectations that will be associated with your skin and hair type. Laser hair removal is not for everyone.
Finding out whether or not laser hair removal is worth the risks to you is very important before you decide to get laser treatment done.
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 .
Contact Info:
Ronald Pedactor
RonaldPedactor09@gmail.com
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