Laser Hair Removal

 Laser hair removal works by heating the hair follicles to prevent new hair from growing. As the hairs grow back, they become lighter, finer, and less numerous.

While the procedure is often advertised as a "permanent" form of hair removal, laser treatment only reduces the amount of unwanted hair in a particular area. It does not completely remove unwanted hair.

 

How does laser hair removal work

Laser therapy uses heat-resistant lasers as a mild form of radiation. During the process, these laser beams heat up and damage the hair follicles.

Your hair follicles are just under the skin. They are in charge of producing new strands of hair. When the follicles are destroyed, hair production is temporarily interrupted.

Tweezing, shaving, and waxing, on the other hand, remove all hair from the surface. These methods are not directed at the hair-producing follicles.

• chest
• back
• back
• neck
• bikini line
• face (excluding eye area)

This type of hair removal works best with dark hair colors on light-colored skin. This is because lasers target the melanin (color) in the hair. Even if some hairs are not removed, lightening their color can reduce the appearance of hair on the skin.

Some of your hair may also fall out within a few days of your first treatment session. 

In general, laser hair removal is a relatively quick process. Smaller areas, like the upper lip, can take just a few minutes. Larger areas of hair, such as the back or chest, can take an hour or more.

If your dermatologist first applies a topical pain reliever (anesthetic) gel, you can expect to be in the office for a full hour.

Despite the high success rate of laser hair removal, the hair follicles eventually heal. This results in new hair production. To ensure the best possible results, you need to undergo several treatments.

Why follow-up sessions are needed

Follow-up treatments are needed to get the most out of laser hair removal. The exact number of maintenance laser treatments varies from person to person. According to the Mayo Clinic, most people need four to six sessions of laser therapy.

You should also share them every six weeks; This means that the full course of treatment can last up to nine months.

You will probably notice less hair after each session. Any hair that remains or regrown will also be lighter in both structure and color. AAD estimates that the amount of hair decreases between 10 and 25 percent after your first session. The degree of reduction then improves, but will also vary.

Also, you will probably need occasional maintenance sessions to get the best results. These help prevent the regeneration of hair follicles. Depending on your individual needs, you may need a maintenance session once or twice a year after your first laser treatment.

The schedule for each session is the same as for your first laser hair removal treatment. In general, the time depends on the treatment area. If you only update a few smaller areas during your maintenance sessions, your appointment may be shorter.

 

Screen: Identification, treatment and prevention of infected ingrown hairs

While laser hair removal isn't exactly permanent, it is still one of the best options for slowing down hair growth for a long time.

If you don't want to undergo medical procedures that aren't really permanent after all, there are plenty of options for home waxing. 

Talk to your dermatologist about: 

• tweezers epilators
• wax or sugar
• thread
• proper shaving technique

There are miniature versions of laser treatments on the market for home use, but their safety and efficacy are unclear. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate home laser treatments as medical devices, so they are not tested as such. It is best to leave laser hair removal to the expert.