Laser Hair Removal Information
Unwanted hair has always been a
nuisance in our every day lives. With the exception of
electrolysis, which can be a long and painful process,
all other options for hair removal are temporary at
best. Laser hair removal has changed all that. It is a
fairly quick and easy way to reduce the amount of
unwanted hair on the body. This form of hair removal
utilizes lasers that emit a beam of light that passes
through the skin to the hair follicle, where it is then
absorbed and transformed into heat so that is can
disable the follicle.
There are many different types and
kinds of lasers. Technicians utilize different lasers
because each laser emits a unique wavelength of light.
The light wavelengths are successful depending on the
patient's skin type. Today, individuals with skin tones
ranging from white to dark/tan are able to reduce
un-wanted hair with positive results.
Technicians also utilize cooling
devices that provide comfort and protection for the
patient's skin. Most lasers emit either a cooling gel or
a cooling spray a split second before the laser pulse in
order to ensure maximum protection. Technicians also use
either cold packs or 5% litocane solution as other
cooling alternatives. Although the cooling devices are
in place to help protect the skin and minimize redness,
the skin will sometimes become slightly red afterward.
If any redness does occur, it usually goes away within a
few hours. Most patients will not experience any redness
at all.
Individuals will need to receive
multiple treatments in order to completely disable the
hair follicles. Most people need anywhere from 3 to 6
treatments, but some might need up to 8. Skin type,
coarseness of hair and hair coloring all contribute to
the amount of treatments needed. Once the treatments are
completed, the hair will most likely cease to grow back
but if it does, the thickness, coarseness, and amount of
hair in the desired area will be significantly reduced.
This is a safe, quick and effective way to solve the
problem of unwanted hair.
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