LASER HAIR REMOVAL INFORMATION
Being informed about the different
methods of hair removal will help you make the best decision
regarding your hair removal treatment. Read below to find out
the facts about hair removal.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Unwanted hair has always been a nuisance in our every
day lives. With the exception of electrolysis which can be a long and painful
process, all other options for hair removal are temporary at best. Laser Hair
Removal has changed all that. It is a fairly quick and easy way to reduce the
amount of unwanted hair on the body. This form of hair removal utilizes lasers
that emit a beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle
where it is then absorbed. This light energy is then transformed into heat
so that it can disable the follicle.
There are many different types and kinds of lasers
and, depending on the laser, different wavelengths of light are utilized.
Different lasers are used depending on different skin types. Today,
individuals with skin tones ranging from white to dark/tan are able
to reduce un-wanted hair with positive results.
Technicians also utilize cooling devices
that provide comfort to the patient and protect the skin by cooling
the upper layers. Most lasers emit either a cooling gel or a cooling
spray a split second before the laser pulse in order to ensure maximum
protection. Technicians also use either cold packs or 5% litocane
solution as other cooling alternatives. Although the cooling devices
are in place to help protect the skin and minimize redness, the skin
will sometimes become slightly red afterwards. If any redness does
occur, it usually goes away within a few hours. Most patients will
not experience any redness at all.
Individuals will need to receive multiple treatments
in order to completely disable the hair follicles. Most people need
anywhere from 3 to 6 treatments, but some might need up to 8. Skin
type, coarseness of hair as well as hair coloring all contribute
to the amount of treatments needed. Once the treatments are completed,
the hair will most likely cease to grow back, but if it does, the
thickness, coarseness and amount of hair in the desired area will
be significantly reduced. This is a safe, quick and effective way
to solve the problem of unwanted hair.
Also at the end of the laser cycle of treatments
(usually 4-8 treatments over 12 to 18 months) you may still have
some scattered re-growth. At this time you could have a few 15 to
30 minute electrolysis treatments or add more laser treatments over
the following 6-12 months to clean up the area and achieve a permanent
result. Larger areas may need more time and smaller areas will need
less time. Each case will be different because each individual's
hair growth is different. Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis work
hand in hand with each other.
LASER
HAIR REMOVAL GENERAL COSTS
ELECTROLYSIS
If you are looking for a permanent solution to an unwanted hair
problem, Electrolysis may be just what you need. While it is one
of many forms of hair removal, it is the only permanent method.
Other forms of hair removal, including Laser Hair Removal, are
faster and easier, but only Electrolysis can guarantee permanent
hair removal.
Hair removal by electrolysis
is accomplished by using a tool called an ‘Epilator'. The
Epilator treats Each
Individual Hair by inserting a tiny surgical probe into
the hair follicle and directing an impulse of energy down to the
root of the hair. The energy impulse causes localized damage to the
area surrounding the hair. If inserted correctly the probe will not
puncture the skin, it will slide directly into the follicle. This
is a very slow and exact process, but the time and care taken ensures
permanent results.
Electrolysis cannot be completed in one treatment,
it is a weakening process. Each treatment causes the hairs directly
treated, to die, but the energy impulse stimulates new hair growth
directly around the area previously damaged. The new hair grows finer
and thinner, so it is less noticeable. Each additional treatment
will treat these new hairs until hair growth stops completely. Depending
on the area being treated, treatments can take up to four years to
successfully complete. While this time span is longer than any other
hair removal treatment, the results are permanent. With a series
of regular treatments, unwanted hair will become a permanent reality.
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