Some Important Laser Hair Removal Considerations. - There are no guarantees. Exact laser hair removal results for each individual patient are unpredictable, particularly with regard to the number of treatment sessions required.
- It is highly recommended that you choose quality over price when selecting a laser hair removal clinic. This procedure is an exact science, and the best results come from the centers with the most experience.
- Properly performed laser hair removal is effective in the vast majority of cases. It is usually only those with blonde or red hair that do not respond well.
- Laser hair removal is not compatible with tanning as it will reduce it's effectiveness and increase the number of sessions required.
- Some light or dark skin pigment changes may occur and persist for months, but these are usually temporary and very rare in untanned patients with fair skin.
- Rarely blisters and burns may occur, especially in dark skinned patients.
- As beta carotene darkens the skin, it's consumption should be avoided for several months prior to treatment.
- African-Americans and those with dark skins can take heart that new lasers and techniques available at specialized laser hair removal centers can now provide effective laser hair removal for most patients, no matter what their skin type.
Latest Advancements In Laser Hair Removal
Lasers for hair removal from tanned and black skin have continued to advance with new long wavelength multi-pulse lasers.
Specialized laser clinics can offer at up to three different laser hair removal technologies for optimal treatment of different skin and hair types: - multi-pulse alexandrite
- single-pulse alexandrite
- multi-pulse Nd-Yag lasers
Skin cooling techniques should be used before, during and after the laser pulse as the best way to keep discomfort at a minimum during the laser hair removal session.
All laser hair removal settings must be determined for each individual patient's hair and skin color, as well as for the location and coarseness of the hair to be treated and the patient's reactions.
It could be dangerous to use topical anesthetic creams or solutions excessively. Better to avoid them completely if possible, particularly whilst the proper laser settings are being initially determined.
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