Laser Hair Removal Part 1

For some individuals, hair is a real nuisance. Over the years there have been methods devised to remove hair- just the number of methods advertised on a daily basis should inform the consumer that there is no ideal method of removing hair (no different from methods touted to promote weight loss)

There are many methods to remove hair and all of them have their pros and cons. The newest method of removing hair is laser. Laser mania is on the increase in North America. Whenever a problem with the body cannot be fixed, it appears the laser is always called in. thee are a number of portable lasers now available for hair removal and essentially they all work in the same way.

Where can hair be removed with the laser?

Laser can be used to remove hair from any almost any part of the body except the eye and the ear. Laser is currently used to remove hair from the chin, upper lips, bikini line, hands, back, chest armpits and legs laser hair removal permanent?

Is laser treatment permanent?

NO. Despite the media hype and what the health care professionals claim, laser is not a permanent treatment for hair. The majority of individuals who undergo hair removal with the laser notice absence of hair anywhere from a few months to a few years. To maintain the hair free benefit, future laser treatments are required.

Can laser remove hair in everyone?

Unfortunately, No, lasers are not for everyone. However, it is possible to predict who will respond to laser hair removal and who will not. The most important factors that determine success of a laser is your hair type and skin color. Individuals who have dark hair and fair skin get the best results. Overall, when the skin color is light and the hair is dark, the result will be satisfying. Individuals who have dark skin generally do not get the same results and in fact, many require a different type of laser and more treatment sessions

All individuals who have a dark skin color should seek a center that has experience in dealing with this dilemma. Special lasers must be used for dark skinned individuals