With the advancements in Laser Hair Removal technology, almost anyone can successfully receive treatment. Since the 1990s, the number of FDA-approved lasers has greatly increased making laser hair removal accessible to almost everyone. This being said, there are particular characteristics that are ideal for laser hair removal treatment. Laser hair removal treatments target the dark […]
Category: Laser Hair Removal
What should I do following laser hair removal treatment?
After a laser hair removal treatment session, most people experience minimal or no side effects and are able to continue with the rest of their day. This allows patients to fit their treatments into their daily schedule, without causing any disruptions. Immediately following a laser hair removal session, patients may experience some dryness, mild erythema […]
How should I select a laser hair removal clinic?
When selecting a clinic for laser hair removal, it is important to consider a number of criteria, namely, the location of the clinic; how clean and hygienic it is; the range of lasers on offer and their suitability for your combination of hair and skin tone; the skill of the practitioner or technician; the cost […]
Where on the body can lasers be used to remove hairs?
Everywhere, except the area surrounding the eyes such as eyelashes and eyelids. Laser hair removal is a non-surgical, cosmetic, permanent hair reduction treatment that is rapidly growing in popularity. As the name suggests, the treatment involves using a laser to remove hair from any part of the body – with the exception of the areas […]
Does skin color affect laser hair removal?
Yes, it does. Laser hair removal treatments target the dark melanin pigment found in the hair follicle. The melanin pigment absorbs light energy and converts it into heat energy. The heat destroys the hair and inhibits its regrowth by inducing swelling, which triggers the hair follicle to move from the anagen (growing) phase of the […]
How many laser treatment sessions are usually required for full hair removal?
The number of sessions needed to fully remove the hair in a given area varies according to the individual and the area to be targeted. However, its usually requires 4 – 8 sessions, with one session every 5 – 10 weeks. The characteristics of patients that influence the effectiveness of laser hair removal include hair […]
What is laser hair removal? How does it work?
Laser hair removal is a non-surgical, cosmetic, permanent hair reduction treatment that is rapidly growing in popularity. As the name suggests, the treatment involves using a laser to remove hair from any part of the body – with the exception of the areas around the eyes, eyebrows and the eyelids. The areas that are usually treated […]