Laser hair removal is one of the popular cosmetic treatment to destroy the hair around the body. With the concept of beaming high intensity light in the hair follicles the hair surrounding the area gets destroyed.
Area that can be treated
Common location where the procedure is applied
- Legs
- Armpits
- Chins
- Bikini line
- Upper lip
Laser hair removal is one of the safest ways to remove unwanted hair from the body. The treatment is applicable to destroy hair in the body except the eyelids and its surrounding region.
Benefits of laser hair removal
Precision- Laser can select only the targeted areas, thus the surrounding skin would not damage
Speed- Laser pulse takes only a fraction of a second to destroy many hairs at a time. Small areas can be treated faster with this technology. However areas like the back or legs might take an hour to complete.
Predictability- Patients have permanent hair loss once they complete 4-6 sessions
Preparation for laser hair removal
The treatment is not only removing unwanted hair. Being an advance medical procedure it requires some serious training to perform this safely and effectively. Ensure checking the credentials thoroughly while seeking for this treatment.
Procedure
The time span of your treatment depends on the area that you would be treating. The dermatologist will activate the laser and point the beam where the hair is to be treated. During the procedure you might not be comfortable. Warm pinprick and cold sensation might be the reason for your discomfort.
What can you expect?
After the completion of the procedure, hair will not be destroyed immediately. It will take time of days to weeks to completely shed. However, results vary from person to person and to get this of unwanted hair shed, frequent treatment is necessary.
Side effect
- Changes in skin color
- Eye injury
- Scars
- Skin infection risks
- Crusting
