The removal of unwanted hair with lasers has rapidly gained popularity. However this form of treatment is not for everyone and it is important that consumers become educated as to the different and competing hair removal procedures available.
Some procedures still in use are outdated, whilst some are more suitable for certain hair and skin colors.
What are laser hair removal requirements?
It is most important that the surrounding skin is lighter than the hair. Also very dark skins absorb excessive laser energy which is not ideal.
Patients with light hair and tanned skin should not consider laser hair removal treatment.
However if you have dark hair and a tan, you must wait for the tan to fade before having treatment. Note that you will require several treatments depending on the body areas, and although relatively cheaper that electrolysis, laser hair removal costs could exceed $1000.
How much will laser hair removal cost?
This depends on the size of the area being treated. Top treatment centers average around $500 a session, and generally four treatment sessions are prescribed.
Whole back or leg areas will cost a lot more, whilst small upper lip areas could be cheaper. You would need to have an individual assessment by the laser center for more exact costing.
What is the effect of skin color on laser hair removal?
Light skin: - Easier to perform
- Fewer treatments
- Better and faster results
Darker skin: - Slower results
- More sessions
- Greater expertise required
- Individualized treatment required
What is the effect of hair color on laser hair removal?
Dark hair: - Absorbs more laser energy
- Easier to treat
- Coarse dark hair gives best response
Light hair: - More difficult to treat
- Blonde or red hair is very difficult to treat
- Multiple treatment sessions are required
- Results are variable
How many treatments are required for laser hair removal?
A single laser session could result in long-term hair removal, however multiple treatment sessions are usually required for best results. This is mostly due to the fact that hair grows in cycles and individual strands are not all in a growth phase at the same time which is when laser hair removal is most effective.
What body areas can be treated with laser hair removal?
Anywhere except next to the eye. The most requested areas are: - The face
- Upper lip
- Neck
- Chest
- Periareolar
- Underarms
- Back
- Abdomen
- Bikini line
- Legs
Are laser hair removal results permanent?.
Hair removal techniques such as waxing, shaving, and plucking all have temporary results. Some newer lasers show positive evidence that laser hair removal produces permanent hair reduction after each treatment on an accumulative basis. However results can be individually variable, even using the latest lasers.
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