Permanent Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a permanent hair removal method that eliminates
gradual re-growth of hair. This method should always be performed by a
qualified specialist it is a hair removal technique that has proved
incredibly popular.
The principle
The basic principle of laser hair removal is "selective thermolysis":
the laser emits a light that passes through the skin without damaging it
and then affects the functions of the hair follicle. This method of hair
removal, which mainly targets the melanin (the pigment of dark skin and
hair) is more effective on dark hair than is on gray, red or blond hair.
Although new technology now allows the same level of treatment for
any skin and hair color. People with olive, brown or black skin color or
conversely those with extreme white skin and blonde hair need to seek
out a facility with the latest equipment.
Comparison with other methods
Shaving, which is the easiest method has the disadvantage of having
to be renewed frequently. Among the "mechanical" methods, the use of
tweezers/forceps is appropriate only limited areas of the body, while
the wax hair removal system involves a risk of skin burns and burying
the end of the hair under the skin and must be repeated every two weeks.
Chemical hair removal using creams and foams carries a risk of burns
if the duration of application of the product is not respected. The main
advantage of laser hair removal compared the methods mentioned above is
its durability. Mechanical removal with an electric “epishaver” is said
to be permanent but in reality, it can take years of use to achieve this
effect, if ever.
The results
Laser hair removal is a long-term solution, which reduces the number
of hairs and their diameter. After each session of this treatment, there
is a depilation, which is increasingly effective over 4 to 6 weeks at
the beginning and then several months.
Precautions that may be necessary
The laser hair removal is always performed by a fully qualified
person because the laser requires fine-tuning according to the type of
skin of each patient to ensure effective treatment and without risks.
Before the treatment, it is imperative to protect the skin from the sun
over the presiding few weeks, because if the skin is tanned it will
trigger inappropriate levels from the laser.
The treatment area must also be shaved three days before the
treatment after it is recommended to use a moisturizing cream in the
hours following the treatment and avoid exposure to sunlight including
the use of sunscreen may be necessary.
The potential harms
Side effects of laser hair removal, most often temporary, may occur,
including the appearance of marks, dark or light on the skin. The
treatment itself can seem uncomfortable because the laser light pulses
accompanied by a tingling sensation and slight burns. The treatment
causes the sensation of sunburn for one or two days.
Sessions
It is recommended generally that laser hair removal sessions spaced
over 6 to 8 weeks. The duration of a treatment depends on the treatment
area, a few minutes for hair removal of small areas or twenty to fifty
minutes for a wider surface, like a leg or thigh. It will take 6 to 10
sessions to eliminate 95% of hairs in the treated area. |
