USING LASER THERAPY TO REMOVE HAIR

For many men and women, excessive or unsightly body hair can be a nuisance, or even a nightmare. Until now, it was extremely uncomfortable, inconvenient, expensive and time consuming to rmove the unwanted hair.

 

Electrolysis, is one of the technique for removing hair. But, it can be prohibitively expensive and painful, most other methods are temporary at best. Most effective and popular one of these is the laser hair removal treatment. Laser hair removal is a rapid, yet a gentle way of removing unwanted hair, and is medically proven to give you permanent hair reduction. It works on any are of the body. The most common areas for laser hair removal treatments in women are the face, neck, bikini line, underarms, nipples, tummy line, arms and legs, while in men are the face, neck, ears, back and chest.

 

Growth of hair occurs in three distinct cycles. First, the active or growth cycle (Anagen); next, the dormant cycle (Catagen) and finally, the fall-out or shedding cycle (Telogen). Laser Hair Removal is most effective during the growth cycle (Anagen).

 

The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the laser light and converts it into heat. This heat, then damages the follicle by destroying its ability to re-grow. This method is best suited during the growth cycle for maximum hair reduction.

 

The treatment can be mild to moderately uncomfortable. Some patients can tolerate the procedure without using anesthetic, while others may find use anesthetic cream (such as EMLA). A layer of anesthetic cream is applied for 30-60 minutes before the procedure so as to provide adequate relief from discomfort during the procedure.

 

The number of treatments required varies from individual to individual. Hair growth cycles differ on different parts of the body. The interval between treatments varies between 4 and 12 weeks, and depends on the hair color, type of laser used, and the location treated.