ALL ABOUT LASER

What is laser Hair removal?

A Popular Path to Lasting Hair Reduction

Laser hair removal is a widely favored technique for obtaining enduring, near-permanent hair reduction. By directing a laser at the hair follicle, the follicle's pigment is absorbed, consequently destroying the follicle and inhibiting future hair growth. Since the number of hair follicles is predetermined at birth, with repeated laser hair removal sessions, you can attain a permanent reduction of 75-95% of terminal hair follicles in the skin.

It's crucial to recognize that laser hair removal effects are not instantaneous. The majority of patients will need multiple treatments to achieve their desired result, with treatment intervals spanning 4-6 weeks for the face and 4-8 weeks for the body. The required number of treatments varies based on factors like hair type, previous hair removal methods, and skin color. Each patient is unique and requires a customized treatment plan.

Before embarking on laser hair removal, adhere to specific guidelines to ensure optimal results. This includes refraining from plucking, waxing, or epilating hair for six weeks prior to treatment, avoiding sun exposure without sunscreen for 2-3 weeks before, and not using self-tanner for two weeks before. Additionally, shave with a fresh, new razor 24-48 hours before the treatment.

After the treathment it's essential to avoid plucking, waxing, or epilating hair, shun sun exposure without sunscreen for 2-3 weeks, and steer clear of depilatory creams, which can harm the skin. While you may shave, using aloe vera gel to soothe the skin is recommended, and it's best to avoid saunas and solariums for a few days or weeks.

Certain contraindications to laser hair removal exist, such as epilepsy, skin cancer, skin and vein inflammation, open wounds, pacemakers or other implanted electronic systems, diabetes, pregnancy and breastfeeding, hemophilia, scarring, photosensitivity medication, herpes, acute infections or fever, and being under 18 without parental consent. Additionally, it's advised to avoid laser hair removal if you have undergone cancer therapy in the past five years.