Laser Hair Removal for Women
Laser hair removal is an option many women are taking to remove unwanted hair. It is gaining popularity, with many clinics available.
Lasering is a form of "epilation", which is removal of the hair below the skin, and therefore it is longer lasting.
Just to clarify, "depilation" is removing hair above the skin, like shaving.
Permanent laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal cannot yet be classified as a permanent hair removal method. It is a recent development and as such it has not yet built up enough history and case studies for it to be classified as a permanent hair removal method. What can be stated is that it does perform a permanent reduction of hair growth, with the stress being placed on reduction.
What is Laser Hair Removal?
It is a procedure that applies a beam of light through the skin, in order to remove unwanted hair. The beam of light targets the "melanin" (the dark pigment in hair). The beam then hits the follicle (where the hair grows) destroying it.
It works best on dark hair over light skin. Laser clinics do have options to graduate the laser to accomadate the types of skin and color of hair, but as a general rule light hair, blonde, white, light borwn or red, are not good subjects for lasering. It is best to try out over an area of the body when visiting a laser hair removal clinic as some of the older laser machines are not adjustable.
Where to Apply.
Typical places are on under arms, legs, upper lip, cheeks and bikini lines. It can be used on larger areas, with longer treatments and higher expense. Lasering for hair removal requires various sessions.
Important Facts on Laser Hair Removal.
- Best results are over light skin and dark hair.
- You should be supplied with goggles to avoid accidental exposure to the light beams.
- More than one session is needed.
- Hair regrowth does take longer, but it cannot yet be classified as a permanent hair removal system. It is hair growth reduction over a period of time and these periods are longer and longer between sessions.
- You should avoid hair removal for a period of three weeks before a laser session.
Recommendations for Post Treatment Period.
- Avoid activities that can cause perspiration as this can cause skin irritation
- Avoid skin exposure to sun light for several weeks, including sunning booths. Use sun blocking creams.
- Do not use other hair removal methods.
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