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hair removal is an increasingly popular non-surgical
cosmetic procedure. It is a non-invasive, convenient
method to reduce hair growth.
Laser Hair Removal
Technique
Depending on the area being treated, the process may take
anywhere from several minutes to several hours to
complete. The most commonly used lasers utilize a low
energy laser beam. This beam passes through the patient?s
skin and is attracted to the pigment of the hair. The
energy passes down the hair shaft and is absorbed by hair
follicles that are in the active growth phase, thereby
disabling the hair follicle in the deeper layer of the
skin. The hair follicles that are in dormant phase are not
affected by the treatment. In most cases, minimal pain
should be experienced and no anesthesia is required.
Laser Hair Removal
Benefits
- A non-invasive, gentle
technique that reduces undesirable hair from most parts
of the body
- Treats larger areas
effectively because it disables more than one hair at a
time
- May make skin color and
complexion more uniform
- Minimal discomfort
- Replaces waxing,
electrolysis, shaving and bleaching
- No downtime
Laser Hair Removal
Considerations
- Laser hair removal is an
ongoing process that requires multiple sessions because
it only affects actively growing hair, and not all hair
follicles are active at the same time. In addition, high
energy levels are avoided so as to minimize the risk of
injury to the adjacent skin
- Occasionally patients
may experience slight redness of the skin or mild
swelling around the hairs
- Sunscreen is recommended
for any area treated that may be exposed to the sun
- Patients with darker
skin may not respond well due to inadequate discrepancy
between skin and hair colors
- Blonde or gray/white
hair is less responsive due to lack of ample pigment in
the hair
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