Laser hair removal technology is developing in skyrocket manner. It does not matter what skin type one has, newer laser technologies can safely and effectively remove unwanted hairs from the face and from rest of the body.
Definition of Laser Hair Removal
According to its definition, the laser hair removal is a medical procedure, which uses the laser light — an intense, pulsating beam of powerful and sharp light — for removing unwanted hairs from the skin. Laser hair removal acts by passing a high light beam through the skins. The laser would target dark pigments, called melanin, in hairs. When the light beam hits the hair follicles (where hairs’ growth begins), the intense heat will destroy the hair follicles instantly and as a result of that, hairs are removed.
In most of the cases, laser hair removals slow hair re-growing, but it takes several treatments for providing extended "hairless" periods.
Why it's done
Laser hair removal is used for the people who desire for removing unwanted body hairs. Common treatment locations include legs, underarms, upper lips, chins and bikini lines. However, it is quite possible for treating unwanted hairs in almost any areas of the body. Although laser hair removal does not get you guaranteed permanent hair removals, it does extend the hairless period that can vary from several months to even couple of years. With multiple sittings, long-run hair removal is made possible.
The Laser Hair Removal risks
Hair colors and skin types are the key factors influencing the success of laser hair removals. It is most successful on people having dark hairs (like typically brown or black) and lighter skin. However, this can also be used safely onto the people having darker skins. Laser hair removals do not work for whites, blondes, and light brownish or light reddish hairs.
To reduce the risk factors, choosing a qualified, trained therapist who has keen knowledge in dermatology or a similar specialty is essential. A surgeon should meet with seeker before the procedures and find out a proper treatment plan. If a surgeon's assistant or licensed nurse does the procedure, a surgeon should supervise and should be available during the entire procedure of surgery. Many of the cosmetologists give suggestion to the people to not go to spas, salons or clinics since they allow non-medical personnel for performing the procedures.
Complications due to laser hair removal are quite rare if one goes to some qualified practitioners. Bleeding during the laser treatment is very rare; as this is the possibility of getting infected that result from treatment.
Some important factors in laser hair removal:
Uncompleted hair removal or re-growth. Some hairs might be resistant to the laser treatment or may re-grow after therapy.
Darkening of the skin (medically known as hyper-pigmentation): This is generally a temporary condition, but in rare cases, is long lasting or permanent.
Lightening of the skin (medically known as hypo-pigmentation): This is of a special concern with people having darker skin. Laser hair treatment is more fortunate on fair skins, but darker skins also can be treated.
Blistering and scarring and Changes in the skin texture: These rarely occur.
Crusting or scabbing: If this happens, it would be temporary.
Hair changes: The new hair growth might be finer and brighter in colors. In some cases, new hairs might grow in areas adjacent to the treated regions. This can be successfully cured with extra laser therapy sessions.
During the laser hair removal
A surgeon or trained person presses some hand-held laser instruments to the skin. Depending upon the type of lasers, cooling devices on the tips or cool gels are used to protect the skins. When a surgeon activates the laser, the laser beam passes through the skin surface to tiny sacs (known as hair follicle) where the hair grows or originates. The intense heat would damage the hair follicles that inhibit hair growth. It would take several sittings for providing an extended hairless period.
