When it comes to unwanted hairs, laser hair removal is the most popular of all methods. That's because the results it yields are more satisfying and long lasting, and possibly permanent too, compared to others. Although it often comes with a steep price tag, depending on the body part being treated, many still opt for it - men and women alike.
But before you get a schedule from the nearby clinic offering this treatment, you should know certain things about it. It's important that you understand what it's all about so that any untruth you heard or read about it somewhere may be dispelled. It's considered as generally safe because the wavelength of the light used here is reduced. But it also depends on the skill of the technician doing the procedure.
There are different hand-held devices employed. Depending on their kind, each one of them can emit anything from visible light to near-infrared radiation. The most commonly used one is the Nd:YAG laser because it works on nearly all skin types. Before the treatment, the technician will have to assess your skin type to know exactly which kind of device will work for you best.
When light is given off by the device, it zooms in on objects having heavy pigmentation. Melanin is a type of pigment which gives hairs their dark color. If yours are darker, it means they got more melanin in them. When the beam of light hits melanin-rich hairs, they heat up and the follicles are deactivated. Follicles are small sacs found under the skin surface, primarily responsible for the growth of hairs.
People who got skin lighter than their hairs are the best candidates for this treatment. If the skin has more melanin, the light emitted by the hand-held device will target this instead of the hairs. This will make the procedure rather useless. Individuals with pale skin may not be able to enjoy the complete benefits of this mode of removing unwanted hairs.
Some level of pain may be felt while the treatment is ongoing. According to many, what's felt is similar to the sensation of snapping a rubber band on the skin. For some this is tolerable. However, those whose tolerance for pain is low may request for a numbing cream to be applied beforehand. After the procedure, the skin may appear red and feel itchy. Such is normal and will go away naturally within a few days.
The number of sessions needed will be based on some factors. Some of them include the texture and color of hairs, the skin, the area being treated, gender, etc. Treatments are often 3-8 weeks apart from each other. Hair strands should fall off naturally after the procedure. People who have undergone such also note that re-growths are lighter in color and finer in texture. After multiple sessions, re-growths may permanently cease.
Choosing a reliable laser hair removal clinic is very important. The outcome also greatly depends on the capabilities of the technician performing it. See if someone you know has tried this treatment and get the contact information of the establishment. Spend some time online doing some researches on the clinic and technician you're planning to go to.
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