Shaving,
tweezing, and even waxing can take a tool on your skin, especially when you do
so repeatedly. If you are tired of having to shave multiple times a week only
to have unwanted hair come back a few blinks later, laser hair removal might by
a good option to consider. One of the most commonly performed cosmetic
procedures, laser hair removal uses an intense, pulsating light beam on the
hair follicles, destroying/damaging it from the intense heat so as to inhibit
future hair growth. It is an ideal procedure for people with light skin and
dark hair.
Laser
hair removal slows hair growth, but it will not guarantee permanent removal of
hair. It also takes several laser hair removal sessions along with periodic
maintenance treatments to achieve extended hair-free periods. This treatment
effectively reduces unwanted hair on the legs, upper lip, the underarms, chin,
and bikini line. While these are the most common treatment locations for laser
hair removal, it is also possible to have unwanted hair removed from nearly any
area of the body, except for the eyelids or the areas surrounding the eye.
Hair
color and general skin type influence the type of treatment/technique used as
well as the overall success of the removal. For instance, laser
hair removal is usually best for people with light skin and dark hair
because laser beams target the melanin pigment in the hair. Advances in
technology have also, made laser hair removal a viable option for people with
darker skin tones. Treatment options for lighter colored hair like white, gray,
blonde, and gray are still being investigated because as of recent advancements,
laser still can't "see" lighter hair pigments. Like many other
treatments, laser hair removal may also cause some side effects like mild skin
irritation and pigment changes in the skin, although effects are usually just
temporary and disappear within hours of the treatment
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