Laser Hair Removal

What is laser hair removal?

Laser Hair Removal works when a laser hits the hair follicle making it useless and no longer able to produce hair. It is a long-term hair removal option that is perfect for people who are looking for a safe and efficient way to lose that unwanted hair.

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser Hair Removal works when a concentrated beam is aimed at the treatment area and the laser delivers a special light to the hair follicles. The hair follicles are damaged in the process and are no longer able to produce new hairs. The laser is only effective against follicles in the active phase of growth so you will need approximately three to eight sessions in order to catch all the hair follicles in the correct stage. With each session you can expect a 15-20% reduction of hair in the treatment zone.

Here’s a short video that shows a laser hair removal treatment and full explains exactly what’s going on:

What are the benefits of laser hair removal?

Lasers are very accurate so they can deliver the light directly to the right spot. The benefit of this is that it is able to deliver the light directly to the hair follicle while not damaging the skin that surrounds the follicles.

Another benefit is that Laser Hair Removal is fast. An area the size of a quarter only takes a second to be treated with Laser Hair Removal. So this means that having your under arms treated takes approximately three minutes. Larger areas such as your legs take about an hour. There will be substantial time savings once your sessions are over and you no longer have to shave or worry about unwanted hair.

With Laser Hair Removal 9 out of 10 patients have permanent hair growth. This shows that you can count on Laser Hair Removal to give you the long-term hair removal you have been looking for.

Preparing for a session is also easy. You stay away from the sun for two weeks before your session. Do not get a tan in the area that you will be having treated. Also, shave the area one day before your treatment; this will help to prepare the follicles.

What are the drawbacks from laser hair removal?

One aspect that may make Laser Hair Removal unappealing is the cost per session. What you have to remember though is you may only need three sessions while other need as many as eight sessions.

Another drawback may be the fear of laser technology. The lasers that are used for Laser Hair Removal are not harmful lasers.

Laser Hair Removal does not work as well for those with gray, blonde or red hair.

Laser Hair Removal also does not work well for those with:

• Diabetes
• Sunburns or Tans
• Pregnancy
• Skin Disorders
• Ontological Skin Disorders
• Infection disorders

What are some laser hair removal methods and techniques?

When you come in for a Laser Hair Removal Session you will need to do a number of things. First, you will get changed if necessary depending upon the area being treated. Once you are ready the technician will help to ensure that you are in a comfortable position before the procedure begins. You technician will give you a pair of glasses to wear that will protect your eyes from the laser lights.

During the procedure you will hear zapping sounds. If you are having a sensitive area treated you may feel a pinching sensation similar to a rubber band snapping.

Before you know it the session will be over and you will be hair free. The only restriction you will have is to keep the treated area out of the sun for two weeks. If the area is exposed to the sun you risk hypo-pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation, which are types of skin discoloration.

What are the dangers or side effects of laser hair removal?

One of the temporary side effects is pain in the area that was treated. This can be alleviated with over the counter pain medication or medication given to you by your provider. Other temporary side effects include swelling and redness in the treatment area. Its rare but some people experience blistering.

If the area has been exposed to the sun you will experience hypo-pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation. This skin discoloration may be temporary or permanent. Other longer lasting side effects include scars and if the procedure is not done properly you can experience burns.

What are some common laser hair removal treatment areas and areas that cannot be treated?

With Laser Hair Removal almost all parts of the body can be treated. Common areas of the body to be treated include:

• back
• bikini area
• arms
• chin
• legs
• under arms
• upper lip

One area that cannot be treated is the eyebrow area because of the close vicinity to the eyes.

What is the cost of laser hair removal?

To have your upper lip treated with Laser Hair Removal you can expect your cost to be between $50-150 per treatment; while the chin will range you $125 to $300. The entire face will range $250 to $600.

For women their bikini zone will range from $100 to $225 while underarms will range from $100 to 225 per session.

A man’s back will run between $300 and $750 a session and their shoulders would be $400 to $600.

Pricing factors depend on whether you live in a city or small town. The rates in larger cities tend to be higher.

Further Reading

• Hair Removal Methods

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