Laser Hair Removal

Although waxing is still the most popular method of hair removal, Laser Hair Removal is increasing in popularity of the success of permanent results. Hair growth treatment with laser is far less painful than waxing, plucking or electrolysis, although anaesthetic cream is used to reduce the sensation during laser hair treatment. Noticeable results are apparent even after the first treatment. Shaving the area to be treated several days before laser hair treatments is advised as this will increase the effectiveness of the treatment.

Carefree wearing of a swimsuit without the self consciousness of hair regrowth, redness and spots is the advantage of laser hair. Ingrown hairs and red, irritated skin from waxing which are conditions from shaving and waxing are eliminated with laser hair treatments.

Laser for hair removal was performed experimentally for about 20 years before it became commercially available about 10 years ago. Intense hair removal laser, use xenon flash lamps that emit full spectrum light. Laser and light-based methods are now most commonly referred to collectively as Laser Hair Removal. The efficiency of laser hair removal is now common practice by dermatologists.

Both men and women seek laser hair removal services to have unwanted hair removed. The areas commonly treated are the lip, chin, ear lobe, shoulders, back, underarm, abdomen, buttocks, pubic area, bikini lines, thighs, face, neck, cleavage, chest, arms, legs, hands, and toes.

Best results are expected on dark coarse hair. Light skin and dark hair are an ideal combination for Laser Hair Removal and now, new lasers are able to remove dark black hair on people with dark skin.