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Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure, which involves removing unwanted hair with the help of a laser. This procedure is performed by exposing the hair follicles to laser light, which is absorbed by the follicles, thereby destroying them. It can be used on areas like face, arms, leg, underarms, bikini line and so on. It is a comparatively safe and efficient method, and can be adopted by those individuals who want a more permanent solution to hair removal.
Benefits
Laser hair removal treatment has the following benefits:
The patient should avoid waxing, plucking, tanning or any other such skin treatment for a minimum of 3-6 weeks before undergoing laser treatments as a preparation for the same. Waxing and plucking remove hair follicles temporarily, and considering that laser can only be performed on existing hair follicles, it should be avoided for best results. Before the procedure starts, the laser will need to be adjusted keeping in mind the type of hair that needs to be treated (colour, thickness) for the best possible results. Protective eye wear is worn by both, the patient and the doctor. The hair is trimmed short to a few millimeters and a cooling gel is applied to the skin. The gel not only helps in the better absorption of light, but also protects the skin from damage. The doctor will then apply the laser light to the area that needs to be treated and make necessary changes to suit the patient and for the best possible results. The hair starts falling out two to three weeks post the procedure.
Laser hair removal is a fairly safe treatment. However, there may be a few side- effects and risks as listed below:-
There are a few things that should be kept in mind post the treatment.
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Laser hair removal is a medical procedure where a concentrated beam of light (laser) is used to remove unwanted hair. The process works by means of exposing hair follicles to the pulses of laser light. During laser hair removal, a laser emits a light that is designed to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair. The light energy is converted to heat, which hurts the tube-shaped sacs within the skin that produce hairs, inhibiting or delaying future hair growth.
Although laser hair removal effectively delays hair growth for long periods, the technique usually doesn't result in permanent hair removal and is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair. Multiple laser hair removal treatments or sessions are needed for initial hair removal, and maintenance treatments might be needed as well.
Laser hair removal is a costly procedure, however, compared to shaving, laser hair removal is clearly the more painful option, but some men and women may find it more attractive in the long run because it's permanent. But since longevity trump the cost and discomfort, many dermatologists say that it is worth getting laser hair removal.
A few different side effects can appear after laser hair removal, however, most side effects are minor and temporary, and anyone experiencing lasting side effects should consider consulting their dermatologist.
The skin may tingle, feel tender, and appear to swell slightly after laser hair removal. This is because the body reacts to the damage suffered by the follicles.
Although a minor issue, some people may experience skin crusting in the affected area which may cause some inconvenience.
Following laser hair removal, some people may see minor color changes to the treated area of skin which may get slightly darker or lighter. These changes in skin tone tend to fade away over time.
When a practitioner is working on a person's face, there is a risk of potentially serious eye injury as the hair removal procedure involves the use of powerful lasers.
Laser Hair Removal has a risk of skin infection, so the area affected by the laser should be treated as a wound while it heals.
Burns and blisters are rare side effects and only occur when the practitioner is not qualified enough.
Scars are typically not a side effect of laser hair removal, however, scarring can occur, if the practitioner makes an error. Scars may also appear if people do not care for the laser-treated area correctly afterward.
A number of factors determine the length of time for a laser hair removal treatment. In general, legs and backs take an hour to an hour and a half, while an upper lip or the tops of ears may require eight to ten minutes. The front of the neck or underarms can take as little as twenty minutes.
It is very unlikely to permanently remove every single hair follicle as hair growth occurs in multiple phases and can be influenced by hormones or medications. Although multiple treatments may lead to long term hair reduction, patients should not expect permanent hair removal. At reviewing several results, it has been concluded that laser hair removal is usually effective in removing 80 to 90 percent of hair.
As of now, there is no research that shows that the light energy from hair removal lasers can cause cancer. However, there are some risks involved like scarring, redness, and discoloration in the treated area.
Laser hair removal certainly doesn’t hurt as much as waxing and also it’s way faster than waxing. Many people say laser hair removal feels like tiny pinpricks and the amount of pain you might feel also depends on your level of pain tolerance.
Although it is a rare side effect, there is the possibility that patients can develop paradoxical hypertrichosis after a treatment like a laser hair removal.
If you suffer from breakouts and acne on the regular, then it’s important to let the physician know before having your skin treated with a laser of any kind. Some lasers can make existing acne worse and even bring about breakouts days after the treatment. If breakouts are rare and only happen after a laser, then they could be popping up because of the treatment itself.
The cost of laser hair removal varies depending on the size, complexity and other factors of the targeted area. In India, prices for a single session range from as little as INR 1000 to as much as INR 30000.
