Laser Hair Removal For Excessive Hair Growth
Do you have excessive hair growth on parts of your body that you don’t want and are ashamed of? Have you tried every hair removal system and creams that come on the market? Then laser hair removal may be the answer for you, but the cost can be expensive because it isn’t covered by insurance and is considered a cosmetic procedure.Usually the average cost in the states can run around $500 and people tend to need more than one session.
However in some cases such as facial hair removal, one session may be enough and most people use laser removal as a last option after trying everything else. This is an excellent alternative to other options if you can afford it.
Laser hair removal isn’t recommended for individuals with certain medical conditions and disorders. Also individuals with very light-colored hair including gray and white hair may find that it’s not an effective treatment because hair without pigment will not absorb the energy from the laser.
Laser hair removal is accomplished by sending a light beam of a specific wavelength onto the skin from the laser. The beam of light is sent through a hand piece into the skin, where it attacks the darker pigmentation of the hair follicle. This causes damage and destruction of the hair follicle without damaging the skin tissues around it. Some people do experience permanent hair loss, while others will need to repeat the procedure. Sometimes when hair does grow back it is lighter in color and a finer texture.
There are four types of lasers that are used for hair removal. They are Ruby, Alexandrite, Diode, and NdYAG. Each of these four lasers are different in many ways and are used for different skin types. The ruby laser is able to focus in on small areas and can be used on both dark and light skin. However, this laser works best on light skin. The alexandrite laser is very versatile and can be used on many different types of hair. It is able to focus on large areas and is very easy to customize. The diode laser uses a much longer wavelength which makes it very effective on most types of skin. The NdYag laser works well on people with dark hair and dark skin.
Laser hair removal is considered safe, but always make sure you have this procedure done by a licensed, experienced professional. If not done properly you take the risk of blistering, burns, skin discoloration and patchy uneven hair regrowth. Check for the specialist in your area and go meet with them then decide which is best for you and make sure you follow all instructions for before and after laser hair removal.
