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Hair Laser Removal: Safe Technique to remove Hair
Hair laser removal is one of the popular cosmetic techniques for getting hair removed. This technique is in use for many years. Laser hair removal can be used to remove any unwanted hairs, which require shaving or waxing. This technique uses visible light laser to remove the unwanted hairs very smoothly. Laser hair removal can be used to remove hairs from any part of body except hairs next to the eyes. As Laser treats removes more than one hair at a time, it used to remove hair from larger areas like back, arms, legs, shoulders.
Process of hair laser removal:
Laser energy is used to remove the hair for long term. The laser produces heat in the hair. This heat energy goes into the hair follicle; as a result, it generates inflammation. Due to this inflammation, hair follicle gets the signal to go into resting phase.
A laser is light of single color or wavelength. Pulses of high-energy light are directed to the desired target. To get the hair removed, desired target is the hair pigment melanin, stored within the hair shaft. Length of laser beam should be such that it can heat the hair but heat should not affect the surrounding skin. It is difficult for a laser light to differentiate between hair and dark skin. According to the thickness of hair and color of skin, there are three important kinds of laser hair removal.
• Alexandrite
• Ruby
• Diode
Number of treatments needed:
Number of treatments, depends upon the location of hair. Usually, 3 to 5 treatments, at an interval of 4 to 8 weeks, are given. In the beginning, treatments are given at short intervals; later on longer intervals are there between two treatments. After first treatment, thickness and amount of hair is reduced in treated area. After that, maintenance treatments are needed, to completely remove the hair. This frequency of treatment depends upon the individual also.
Advantages of Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal technique does not use any needle or chemical creams. Other benefits of laser hair removal include:
- It is safe method if done properly.
- It does not create any discomfort or pain.
- Hairs are removed for a longer time or even permanently.
- Hairs from larger areas, like back, shoulders, legs and arms can be removed easily.
- This is fast method of hair removal. It takes only one hour to remove hairs from back. If compared with electrolysis, electrolysis takes about 125 hours to remove hairs from back.
Limitations of laser Hair removal:
Despite being very good technique, there are some limitations. Sometimes hairs grow back which are lighter in color and finer. Some people may experience some side effects like scars, burns, redness and swelling. This process is not useful for people with gray, red and blonde hairs.
Pre-Treatment Instructions for Laser hair removal
The process of Laser hair removal is very safe and easy. Still you should follow some precautions before going through this procedure to get the best results.
If you have any condition like sunburn or suntan, you should avoid the laser hair removal treatment. You can shave before the treatment to the extent that it leaves only visible stubbles. Though this is just an optional step, it quickens the treatment. You should stop bleaching or plucking of hairs couple of weeks prior to the treatment. You should take prescribed medicines before treatment if you are suffering from any condition like cold sores or genital herpes. Before going to laser hair removal, consult your doctor regarding any apprehensions about this treatment.
Any Side Effects of Laser hair Removal:
There are not many side effects of this treatment. You can observe change in the color of skin treated. But it is temporary which disappears within few months. Some people may get blisters and burns which are temporary, particularly in people with dark colored skin.
After Care of Laser hair Removal treatment:
- You can suffer from bumps or redness after treatment, which is temporary. You can use cold compress to soothe affected area. Following are the general precautions; you should follow after treatment to avoid any problem.
- You should avoid using excess of makeup and increase the use of moisturizer in the treated area.
- For couple of weeks after treatment, make use of sun block of SPF 25 or more.
- If you need to remove hairs within the treatment period, go for shaving only.
- Hairs will fall up to three weeks after the treatment. Remove them with the help of loofah or washcloth.
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