Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal: Treatment, Process & Effects
Day 1: Waxing.. how my legs & arms feel so smooth.. I will wear that short dress I bought yesterday.
Day 10: Ohh!! Is this small hair growth showing too much in this dress?
Day 17: I really want to wear this dress, but ohh.. look at these hair.. cant even go for waxing.. as hair is too small for a waxing session. Will have to wait another 10 days before I can go for waxing.. Or.. should I use a shaver..? But what about the hard hair growth that follows the shaver..
Does this sound like your story? Every Month?
You’re not alone. Many face the difficultly to keep up with the time-consuming, ineffective hair removal methods that they’ve been performing their whole life. But hair removal doesn’t need to be so challenging. Laser hair removal is a solution for you if you want to get rid of unwanted hair and feel the smoothness for an extended period of time.
What is Laser Hair Reduction Treatment?
Laser hair reduction is a treatment done by destroying hair follicles with an intense, pulsating beam of light. The pigments in the hair follicles absorb the light that destroys the hair. Laser treatment destroys the hair in growing phase (Anagen), thus repeated sessions are required for optimum results and extended hair-free period. Laser hair removal is used to reduce unwanted hair from nearly any area of the body and face, except the eyelids & surrounding areas.
Laser Hair Removal Process:
During the laser hair removal process, a laser beam passes through the skin to an individual hair follicle. The procedure is conducted with a hand-held laser instrument. The intense heat of the laser destroys the hair follicle & prevents future hair growth.
Depending on the type of laser, a cooling device on the tip of the instrument or a cool gel might be used to protect your skin.
The laser hair removal process for small areas like the upper lips or chin might take only a few minutes. While treating a larger area such as the back or legs, might take couple of hours.
Laser Hair Removal Equipment:
There are three specific laser wavelengths used in laser hair reduction worldwide: 810 nm (Diode), 755 nm (Alexandrite), 1064 nm (Nd:YAG). Many centres across India that provide laser hair removal treatments do not have all three wavelengths. Many use Chinese equipment that apart from giving you poor results can also have various side effects like a skin burn or infection.
It is always recommended to get any form of laser treatment by an expert & experienced doctor. One of the best equipment used for hair laser removal treatment is the US-FDA approved, The Soprano ICETM by Alma Laser. It presents a breakthrough in hair removal technology, combining the high absorption benefits of different wavelengths with the advantages of a diode laser.
It is a gold standard device for laser hair reduction and allows treating the widest range of hair types and colours, especially the light colour, thin hair. It offers clinically proven SHR™, In-Motion™ and Speed™ technologies, allowing laser hair reduction sessions to be performed in half the standard treatment times.
The unique In-Motion™ technology combines concurrent cooling with a gradual thermal rise to the target’s therapeutic temperature, without the risk of injury and with much less pain for the patient. The device also offers ICETM technology that is an advanced cooling technology that cools the skin during treatment for longer periods of time.
Side Effects of laser hair reduction treatment?
One must do their research before choosing a laser hair removal clinic. It is very important to know the kind of equipment & technique being used and the qualifications of the doctor who will be performing the treatment.
Possible side effects of laser hair removal can be skin irritation, discomfort, redness & swelling. These are only temporary and disappear within several hours. More adverse effects of the treatment can involve scarring, blistering & clustering if performed by an inexperienced doctor using poor quality or outdated machinery.
One must choose a board certified doctor in a specialty such as dermatology or cosmetic surgery. If a physician’s assistant or nurse is doing the procedure, make sure the doctor is available on site for supervision Be cautious about spas, salons or other facilities that undertake the laser hair removal treatments, they might lure you with cheaper prices, but don’t have experienced team and usually allow nonmedical personnel to do the treatment.
Often during the course of laser hair reduction, the texture & characteristics of hair changes. Thick coarser hair become thin and fine. It is very important to consider the different parameters & technology for optimum results. Here at Skinnovation Clinics, we use all three wavelengths with US-FDA approved equipment for optimum results. To know more, consult Dr. Sumit Gupta, one of the leading dermatologist. Call on 9251711711 | www.skinnovationclinics.com
