Laser hair removal can be an effective cosmetic treatment to effectively address excessive hair growth. By permanently eliminating unwanted hair growth through this proven technique, it offers lasting solutions.
Laser hair removal can be costly; will insurance cover this treatment for hirsutism? Read on to find out.
Medically Necessary
Women suffering from hirsutism find excessive hair growth not only an aesthetic concern, but it’s often quite painful and uncomfortable as well. Waxing, tweezing and using standard razors often causes pain-inducing ingrown hairs and red bumps which can become difficult to rid themselves of; some infections may even arise from this practice! Luckily, advances in cosmetic treatments have provided much-needed relief for many suffering from this condition.
Laser hair removal uses selective photothermolysis as its method for treating unwanted hair follicles, using laser light to target pigments or melanin without harming other areas of the skin, to disable and prevent future hair growth. Though relatively recent advancement in hair removal treatments, laser has proven highly effective at reducing unwanted hair while simultaneously improving hygiene and self-confidence.
Contrary to other hair removal methods that can be aggressive and damaging to the skin, laser treatments are generally safe for most people, making them suitable for anyone seeking permanent reduction of unwanted hair growth. Before beginning laser hair removal for hirsutism treatment, all areas you wish to treat will first need to be shaved, since laser light requires contrast between hair color and skin color for accurate detection and removal of follicles. Tanning may interfere with this treatment.
Laser treatments often take six or more sessions before producing the desired results, though once achieved they’re considered permanent in most areas of your body. Any hair that does grow back after your laser session will typically be thinner and lighter, further minimizing excess hair growth. Your hormone levels may still affect how successful the treatments are; you may require one or two follow-up sessions annually as part of an aftercare plan.
Some women with hirsutism suffer from an underlying medical condition that causes excessive hair growth, such as polycystic ovary syndrome or thyroid dysfunctions. Depending on their severity, some forms of treatment such as polycystic ovary syndrome or thyroid dysfunctions may need to be prescribed prior to laser hair removal for hirsutism; for most women however, diet changes combined with laser hair removal is sufficient to control effects of hirsutism.
Unfortunately, laser hair removal for hirsutism isn’t covered by insurance as a cosmetic procedure; although not necessary for everyone, laser removal may help alleviate some of the frustration and embarrassment that many women feel when living with this medical condition. Laser treatments offer one way of providing relief while also saving time, money, and inconvenience of trying other less effective remedies to manage it.
Medically Unnecessary
Women living with hirsutism typically experience unexpected hair growth in areas where it does not normally exist – such as their faces, chests and backs – due to an imbalance of hormones causing increased androgen production (specifically testosterone) that results in the excessive hair growth causing acne-like breakouts when shaving and ingrown hairs when plucking or waxing; though many opt to live with unwanted facial or body hair simply as part of daily life for some women for whom laser hair reduction could provide the solution needed.
Home laser treatments for unwanted hair may not be as effective as professional treatments performed by medical professionals. Therefore, it is wise to visit a dermatologist with experience performing laser hair removal treatments on patients of various skin tones and hair colors – in addition to advocating for their case to have insurance cover it.
Laser therapy offers a more permanent solution to hair removal than traditional methods, which often leave razor burn and ingrown hairs behind. Lasers work by targeting pigment or melanin in hair follicles to heat them up and damage them so as to stop future hair growth. Furthermore, it’s safe for all skin types and won’t harm surrounding tissues making this procedure the ideal treatment option for hirsutism.
Laser hair removal can also help treat other underlying causes that contribute to hirsutism, including polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), thyroid dysfunctions and adrenal hyperplasias. These conditions affect how hormones function in women’s bodies, leading to irregular periods, hirsutism and infertility issues – often, once controlled, these issues will improve and so will your hirsutism symptoms.
If you are suffering from hirsutism and want to explore treatment options for a more comfortable life, contact us. We have firsthand knowledge of laser hair removal’s many advantages and are more than willing to guide you through getting it covered by health insurance; alternatively we can arrange financing plans at competitive rates so treatment remains affordable. Contact or email us now so that one of our board-certified providers can schedule a consultation appointment for a more comfortable future!
