Laser Hair Removal:
Laser Hair Removal is a medical procedure that is used to remove unwanted hair on your body. This procedure does not require any cut in your skin. The patient may get this treatment on any part of their body. Following are the common areas:
- Face
- Underarms
- Bikini area
- Back
- Legs
Who can have Laser Hair Removal:
Anyone who wants to get rid of extra body hair can have laser hair removal treatment. It is actually a cosmetic procedure that may improve your appearance. In most cases, laser hair removal treats excess hair growth that is caused by:
- Hirsutism (In women growth of Dark or Coarse hair)
- Hypertrichosis (Growth of excess hair anywhere on bodies)
How laser hair removal works
How laser hair removal works, laser hair removal uses some energy from beams of light. The energy is used to destroy hair-producing cells at the base of the hair follicles. When laser light is focused on the skin it is absorbed by the melanin in the hair, by this, it turns light into heat. This heat by using the hair shaft travel down into the follicle. However, this process requires a certain amount of heat.
In order for laser treatment to succeed, the patient hair must be attached to the base of the follicle. Moreover, the hair should be in the Anagen or growing state. If the hair is not attached to the base of the hair or at resting state the hair may itself be destroyed. However, the cells remain untouched and will be able to produce hair in the next hair growth cycle.
Furthermore, we will discuss how long does the hair removal lasts?
How long does the laser hair removal last?
The hair removal machine uses a small amount of radiation via high-heat lasers. The laser’s main purpose is to target hair follicles. It targets hair follicles significantly to slow down any hair growth. Although the laser treatment lasts longer than any other method we use at homes such as shaving or waxing but does not get permanent results. For better or lasting effect, you need to receive multiple laser treatment sessions.
Benefits
Excluding your eye area, It can be performed anywhere on the body and face. As a result, this makes the laser treatment versatile in its uses.
Laser treatment has the least downtime. The patient can resume his daily routine soon after the treatment.
Although it does not stop hair growth. But you will notice that the growth of hair will be finer and lighter in color than before. This means that the regrowth may not be as heavy as before.
The treatment tends to work best if you have both fair skin and dark hair.
Side effects and risks
Following are the Side effects:
- blisters
- inflammation
- swelling
- irritation
- Variation in pigmentation
- redness
- swelling
Minor side effects like irritation and redness tend to go away within a few hours of the procedure. Any symptoms that last longer than that ought to be addressed with your doctor.
In some minor cases, the patient may see some scars or changes in skin texture however, this side effect is very rare.
A patient can easily minimize the risk of side effects and permanent skin. He needs to make sure that he seeks this treatment from a board-certified dermatologist. You must avoid any salon or at-home laser hair removal treatment.
Costs:
Laser treatment is considered an optional cosmetic treatment. Due to this, it cannot be covered by the insurance policy. However, the overall cost of laser hair removal varies based on how many sessions are required to get rid of unnecessary hairs. Moreover, you need to talk to your dermatologist or technician about the payment plan.
Although hair removal treatment at home might be cheaper, it is not recommended because it is not safe or effective.
