Facts About Laser Hair Removal

Are you tired of tweezing and shaving? Are you sick of bearing the pain of waxing? If yes, laser hair removal may be the best option for you. Laser hair removal is the process of removing the unwanted hair by exposing the pulses of a laser light that destroy the hair follicle. The procedure involves use of intense pulsed light treatments. It has been tested for over 20 years now before it was made commercial. In the recent past, dermatologists have used lasers to remove the unwanted body and facial hair effectively. The advances in technology have made this possible.

When to consider it

Some of the reasons that may call for laser hair removal include:

• If you are looking for an alternative to bleaching, shaving, electrolysis or even waxing.
• If You have light skin and dark hair.
• If your facial or body hair makes you feel self-conscious or limits you to wearing certain clothing.

Advantages

It offers an efficient treatment for ingrown hairs thus no more irritated skin and red bumps that are usually caused by ingrown hairs.

During laser treatment, all of the hairs are often destroyed. Laser even treats the developing hairs that cannot be seen thus reducing further growth giving you a smooth sensitive skin. The treatment is painless and suitable for a wide variety of skin types, and a variety of hair. Laser treatment gives you quick, hair gentle and efficient means with long-lasting results.

Risks involved

The laser treatment does not guarantee permanent hair removal; this is because some hair can be resistant to laser treatment. The most common side effects of using laser include:

Pigment changes

Using lasers to remove hair may cause darkening or lightening of the affected skin even though the changes may be temporal. These changes are as a result of the incorrect setting of the laser.

Skin irritation

Redness, swelling and temporary discomfort may be encountered after the laser hair removal. However, this may disappear after a few hours. In rare cases; one may experience crusting, scarring, blistering among other changes in skin texture. With laser treatment, you are guaranteed of total hair removal, and you can resume your everyday activities after visiting a dermatologist.

However, you should note that laser hair removal can as well be dangerous if it is in inexperienced hands. Untrained individuals may cause burns or even permanent changes to your skin and scars may occur. It is therefore advised to know your doctor and make sure that they are extremely skilled in using lasers to be on the safe side.