Laser Hair Removal

er hair removal is a medical procedure that uses a laser – an intense, pulsating beam of light – to remove unwanted hair. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. The intense heat of the laser damages the hair follicle, which inhibits future hair growth.

Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. Laser hair removal is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair. Although laser hair removal effectively slows hair growth, it doesn’t guarantee permanent hair removal. It typically takes several laser hair removal treatments to provide an extended hair-free period. Periodic maintenance treatments might be needed as well.

The advanced Candela Alexandrite Laser is used here for laser hair removal and reduction that is suitable for all skin types. Candela is recognised as one of the most efficient and effective laser systems available in today’s market, and is known as the gold standard of laser hair removal which offers satisfying outcomes for tanned or dark skin too.

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other areas. When performed by skilled specialists, laser hair removal delivers longer lasting results than electrolysis, waxing, shaving or depilatories. Other benefits of laser hair removal include:

• Precision:Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.
• Speed:Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.
• Predictability:Ninety percent of patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to five sessions.

Before Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is more than just ”zapping” unwanted hair. It is a medical procedure that requires training to perform and carries potential risks. Before getting laser hair removal, you should thoroughly check the credentials of the doctor or technician performing the procedure.

The function of Candela Alexandrite Laser do not depend on the hair length because of high power and the type of laser which is absorbed by pigments in hair follicles. So, the patient can use any hair removal method that would not cut the hair from the root. If you are planning on undergoing laser hair removal, you should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for six weeks before treatment. That’s because the laser targets the hairs’ roots, which are temporarily removed by waxing or plucking.

You should also avoid sun exposure for six weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications after treatment more likely.

During Laser Hair Removal

Just before the procedure, the laser equipment will be adjusted according to the color, thickness, and location of your hair being treated as well as your skin color. Depending on the laser or light source used, you and the technician will need to wear appropriate eye protection. It will also be necessary to protect the outer layers of your skin with a cold gel or special cooling device. This will help the laser light penetrate the skin. Next, the technician will give a pulse of light to the treatment area and watch the area for several minutes to make sure the best settings were used and to check for bad reactions.

Candela Alexandrite laser has a unique DCD cooling system which is sprayed on the skin before each laser pulse and cools it. This causes the laser to penetrate the skin more easily. In addition, the probability of damage to the skin and complications will be minimized using this cooling spray.

Each session can take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the area and condition being treated. When the procedure is completed, you may be given ice packs, anti-inflammatory creams or lotions, or ice pack to ease any discomfort. You may schedule your next treatment four to six weeks later.

After Laser Hair Removal

In the first days after treatment (first and second sessions), it may seem even more hair growth which is perfectly normal. After 1-2 weeks the treated hair simply falls out. At approximately 4-6 weeks the next cycle of hair becomes apparent. This new hair growth is substantially less, with fewer follicles present, and a thinner and softer regrowth than before. Subsequent treatments compound this result, permanently reducing hair growth.
After treatment, anti-inflammatory creams and sunscreen should be used. Anti-inflammatory creams up to 24 hours after treatment and sunscreen should be used every night for 3-2 weeks.

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