Laser Hair Removal is also known as light-based hair removal or laser hair reduction. It is a convenient noninvasive technique for removing unwanted body or facial hair and is a perfect option for people with light skin and dark hair. During laser hair reduction, pulses of laser light pass through the skin to an individual hair follicle. The intense heat of the laser light destroys the hair follicle thus inhibiting future hair growth. Even though light-based hair removal effectively inhibits hair growth, there is no guarantee of permanent hair removal. For a permanent hair removal, several hair removal treatment procedures must be taken, in order to provide an extended hair-free period. Here are some essential details about laser hair reduction.
How can you get satisfactory results from a laser hair reduction
To get satisfactory results from a laser hair reduction procedure, it is highly advisable you limit waxing, electrolysis and plucking for about six weeks before the treatment. This is because, the laser targets the hair roots, which are temporarily, removed by plucking and waxing. In addition, it is important you keep off from sun exposure six weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair reduction less effective and causes complications after treatment.
What are the Side effects of laser hair reduction?
The side effects of light-based hair removal include:
1. Crusting and formation of scab around the treated area: This side effect often shows up within the first few days of the treatment and disappears shortly afterwards.
2. Hypo-pigmentation and Hyper-pigmentation: Hypo-pigmentation refers to the darkening of the skin due to partial or complete loss of melanin. Hyper-pigmentation is the excessive pigmentation of the skin, which caused by an increase in melanin.
3. Red skin: The skin may turn red few days after the treatment leading to swellings around the follicle.
Laser Hair Removal is one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed in the US. It leaves the skin looking silkier especially when it is performed by a qualified doctor such as David K. Hiranaka, M.D., D.M.D. Before you undergo a laser treatment, check the credentials of the doctor to ensure that they are fully qualified. For additional information about laser hair reduction, visit website.
