How Does Laser Hair Removal Work? Is It For You?
Many people that have unwanted facial hair, or even body hair that they’re tired of shaving every day, are wondering how does laser hair removal work.
There are 3 stages to your hair’s growth and development. Hair is easiest to remove during its second stage of growth, its dormant phase. During this time, it is not growing, but even though you might remove hair during this time, it’s not necessarily gone for good.
Professionals will only remove hair during the hair’s second phase of growth, and only once the doctor has figured out exactly what stage of growth your hair is in, will he begin the laser hair removal procedure on you.
The removal process is quite simple. Your skin is protected with a cooling agent on areas surrounding the area where the hair will be removed. The laser is placed on the skin where the hair is to be removed. This procedure is not a short and simple one. The physician will determine a plan of action, and in a deliberate and orderly method, he will perform laser hair removal over the entire area of your body or face where you need the hair removed. Sometimes it takes several visits and hair removal treatments for you to get the results that you desire.
The laser hair removal treatment is effective because the laser’s light can penetrate the skins upper layer to attack the base follicles below the surface. This is the most effective way to lessen and remove hair for the longest amount of time.
After treatment, your skin is especially sensitive, so it is recommended that you stay out of direct sunlight for at least a few weeks after treatment. You should also expect to wear safety goggles during your laser treatment sessions. Even if you are having hair removed from the body, the laser’s light can be damaging to the eyes even if it’s observed from a distance.
Nowadays you can also find home laser hair removal machines which can bring you the benefits of laser hair removal to the comfort of your home.