Category: Laser Hair Removal

How does it function?
Laser hair removal technologies use a laser source that targets the pigment in the hair selectively. The rapid pulse of light and energy basically burns and melts the hair, damaging the hair follicle in the process. This inhibits the growth of subsequent hairs in the follicle.

How many sessions will I require?
Because the technique is only effective during the hair development cycle, it is often repeated. Three sessions may provide excellent results, or it may take as many as nine.

Treatment requirements vary due to the laser’s ability to target melanin, or dark pigment, in hair follicles. The darker your skin is, the more difficult it is to discern between skin color and follicle pigment. You may still get satisfactory results, but it may need more treatments. If you have a fair complexion and dark hair, you should see noticeable effects after a few sessions.

Is it applicable to everyone?
It works on all hair types except grey hair

Is radiation a factor?
No. The term “laser” refers to “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation,” however, this is not the same as an X-ray. The therapy consists only of light and heat.

What preparation should I do for the procedure?
It is important to avoid the sun as much as possible before the treatment.

UV radiation activates melanocytes, which increase melanin (pigment) production in the skin. The greater the difference between the color of the skin and the color of the hair, the more effective the therapy.

Additionally, it would help if you refrained from shaving for three to four days before the therapy. If the hair has grown out somewhat, the technician will have an easier time identifying it. Avoid waxing and depilatories at all costs since they remove hair from the follicle, leaving no target for the laser.

How long does the laser hair removal process take?
This varies according to the area being treated. Smaller regions such as the chin or underarms may take as little as 20 minutes; a leg or the whole back may take up to an hour and a half.

Is laser hair removal painful?
At worst, the therapy is somewhat painful due to nerves linked to the hair follicles.

Is there any region in which Laser hair removal does not work?
Laser hair removal is effective on almost any body area, including the legs, arms, back, underarms, and bikini line. The only off-limits areas are those that are not visible, such as within the nostrils and around the eye orbit.

9. What might I anticipate after treatment?
The therapy is successful in the majority of cases and is quite safe.

The only side effects are minor swelling, redness, or irritation around the hair follicles. This might last a few days.

Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) may also develop, although it normally disappears fairly rapidly. Burns or blisters may occur, although they are quite rare.

Will the hair regrow?
“You may need touch-ups here and there — particularly if you have a lot of body hair — but the procedure’s overall results are permanent,” she explains.

Hormones, on the other hand, may sometimes complicate matters. You may need further touch-ups if you have an endocrine disorder that produces a surge in testosterone (such as polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal imbalance). Hair may also regrow during pregnancy or menopause.