What is Removal Of Hair By Laser and how does it work?
At its simplest, laser hair reduction is the process of using a laser – a high-intensity ray of light – to target hair root cells, causing the hair to be lost and in time preventing regrowth.
The melatonin in the hair follicle is the target of the laser used in hair removal, and for this reason laser hair reduction is less effective on white, gray or extremely blonde hair. However, there are specialist laser hair reduction treatments that can be used for nearly all hair and skin combinations.
The lasers used in hair removal treatment work their magic best on new, baby hairs. This is why, when you arrange your laser hair removal sessions, you will need to make a number of appointments. After the first treatment you will see hair growing back - these are the next set of hairs that need to be treated.
This is why the timings of laser hair reduction treatments are so important – most people will need at least three repetitions of laser treatment, and you should ensure that you follow your doctor or beauty therapist’s schedule closely to get the best results.
Laser hair removal laser treatment are probably the most effective way of eradicating or at least managing unwanted hair growth, but it is important to realize that no hair removal process is faultless. Laser hair removal is unlikely to remove all your hair in the treatment area permanently – most people have some hair reappearance within a year – but the good news is that hairs that do grow back are likely to be paler and less robust, and will also respond more quickly and effectively to repeat laser hair reduction.
Are there any risks associated with Removal Of Hair By Laser?
Laser hair removal can be with confidence used on all parts of the body, including legs, back, stomach and even the sensitive skin of the bikini line and the face.
Lasers are highly powerful rays of light and they can harm tissue – however, the lasers used in hair removal are specially designed to pass with confidence through the skin, targeting the pigmented cells at the root cells of the hairs, underneath the surface, without damaging the surrounding tissue and the skin.
There are a few contra-indications, or circumstances in which a medical practitioner or a qualified beautician will counsel you to wait before commencing hair removal by laser. These include sores in the parts of the body you wish to have hair removal performed on, and if you have recently had certain acne treatments.
Is laser hair reduction right for me?
Laser hair removal is suitable for the vast majority of people and most are very happy with the end results.
If you want a safe, effective hair removal treatment that can leave you with smooth skin and significantly reduce hair regrowth, then you certainly should consider laser hair removal.