Laser Hair Removal is an innovative cosmetic solution that eliminates the need for shaving, plucking or waxing to reduce unwanted body hair by up to 90% and achieve long-term results. This treatment has proven itself extremely successful in eliminating these habits of body hair growth.
Lasers for hair removal target melanin pigment in the hair follicle, heating it until it is destroyed and not effective on blonde, grey, or red hair.
How It Works
Laser hair removal is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures today, using high-powered light to target melanin pigment within hair follicles and destroy it, thus stopping future growth and creating smooth, bump-free skin. While lasers may appear like a drastic procedure, it’s actually relatively quick and painless compared to waxing or shaving since lasers focus only on individual follicles without damaging surrounding tissue.
Lasers come with an assortment of colors and wavelengths that allow them to treat various skin types. Dr. Daniel Behroozan has experience treating clients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and beyond with dark skinned patients, using laser types tailored specifically to them for maximum effectiveness. A native Los Angelenan himself, he’s dedicated to achieving safe yet effective results with each client he treats.
At a laser hair removal session, your provider will position a machine over an area with unwanted hair and use an arm sensor to read skin tone to determine how much energy to deliver to the follicles. Most people only require one session; however, to prevent new growth back again it’s recommended that multiple treatments take place over time.
After your laser hair removal treatment, your provider will apply soothing gel to protect the skin from heat of the laser. In order to fully benefit from your session, avoid sun exposure and treatments that increase skin sensitivity for two weeks post treatment; additionally retinol products are best avoided as well.
Before your final laser hair removal appointment, it is essential that you shave the area you wish to treat and sit quietly in a private room as the laser pulses apply themselves on your body – most clients compare this feeling with snapping rubber bands! Depending on its size and location, up to eight treatments per area could be administered.
Safety
Laser hair removal is an effective and safe treatment option suitable for nearly all skin types, with no risk to nearby tissues or blood vessels. Laser beams target and destroy melanin pigment in hair follicles to permanently reduce hair. Furthermore, it’s far less hazardous than traditional methods like waxing, shaving and tweezing!
Prior to receiving laser treatments, it is crucial that the area be kept free of makeup, lotions, deodorants, sunless tanners and any other products that could interfere with proper care of the area. Patients should avoid waxing or plucking any hairs that will be treated, and instead shave the area one day prior. A dermatologist can then give instructions regarding how and what to expect during their session.
Potential side effects from laser hair removal sessions may include swelling, redness and irritation in the area treated. These effects typically last 1-3 days before clearing up. Sometimes patients may also experience changes to skin coloration (particularly those with darker complexions or who recently experienced sunburn/tan damage), so consult your dermatologist for guidance when it is safe to schedule another appointment session.
A person’s number of laser hair removal sessions depends on factors like skin tone and type. To get optimal results, laser treatments should be scheduled every four to six weeks; after completion of these treatments many find no longer seeing unwanted hair in treated areas or that any that does regrowth often appears finer and lighter colored than its predecessor.
Laser hair removal is most often utilized on areas like the face, arms, bikini line and legs. Although neck, chest and back areas often need additional sessions due to thicker skin layers than elsewhere on their bodies; nonetheless it should be remembered that laser hair removal is considered cosmetic procedure and thus not covered by insurance companies.
Side Effects
Laser Hair Removal is generally safe and painless when performed by a qualified professional. Using a laser light beam, laser hair removal works to heat up hair follicles so they no longer produce hair, effectively eliminating or substantially decreasing unwanted growth in targeted areas. It provides an alternative to more traditional hair removal methods like shaving, waxing or plucking; however there may be side effects which should be discussed with your physician prior to going forward.
At times, side effects from medical procedures can include redness, irritation, folliculitis (little pimple-like bumps) or swelling that subside within an hour or so post procedure. Your doctor may advise against rubbing or scratching the treated area as this can irritate the skin further and worsen side effects.
Your first laser treatment might cause discomfort as the tip of the device is pressed against your skin; cooling devices or gel can be used to reduce this sensation. Once activated, the doctor will then direct his laser beam at your hair follicles; once they have been damaged they won’t produce new hair growth and existing locks will gradually fall out over time.
As you might imagine, laser hair removal is faster and more precise than other treatments such as electrolysis or tweezing. Plus, unlike shaving hair removal methods such as epilation or waxing, you don’t have to worry about ingrown hairs since the laser light beam destroys each individual follicle directly at its source.
Another advantage of laser treatments is their versatility: they can be applied to virtually all parts of the body – even delicate areas such as bikini lines or underarms, as specialized lasers exist for darker skin types.
Before beginning laser hair removal, there are certain precautions you must take, including forgoing sunless tanning products and using a skin bleaching cream for those with very dark complexions. If after your procedure you experience any blisters or scabs it should be reported immediately as this could indicate that the laser was being used incorrectly.
Cost
Laser hair removal has proven itself as an effective and popular treatment to address unwanted body hair. Treatment sessions are fast and efficient; results last long-term. When compared to more traditional approaches such as shaving or waxing, laser hair removal saves both time and money in the long run.
Cost of laser treatment varies based on the area to be treated and the number of sessions needed, as well as who provides it; more experienced plastic surgeons, dermatologists and specialized technicians tend to charge higher prices for their services.
Laser treatments work by targeting melanin pigment in both hair and skin to produce heat energy that converts into disabling the hair follicle and decreasing future hair growth, which makes for superior results over waxing and shaving.
However, laser treatments must be administered by skilled and qualified technicians for safe results; otherwise they could result in burns, discolorations and permanent scarring. When selecting your provider for this procedure it is crucial that they are reliable. Therefore, always choose an established medical facility or cosmetic provider when making this choice.
Some individuals can benefit more from laser treatments if their hair contains melanin pigment that absorbs more of the laser’s energy; however, even with darker skin and hair the treatment still delivers impressive results.
Laser hair removal is both safer and more comfortable than other traditional hair removal techniques, like waxing. Unlike shaving or waxing, which pulls hairs out by their roots, there is no blood loss during laser treatments and there is no skin-level pain during treatments – plus ingrown hairs – are prevented altogether!
Laser hair removal treatments can be quite pricey, particularly if multiple sessions are required. Below is a table comparing per session costs across several countries to give an estimate of how much this cosmetic service should cost you.
