How Laser Hair Removal Works

By Melba Hardy


Dermatologist have invented a way to remove hair using lasers and has been proven to be nifty. Laser hair removal was discovered forty years ago. It was later made available for commercial use during the middle years of the nineties. Laser hair removal Orange County did not falter when such service came to be known.

The great feature of the procedure is, of course, the laser. It targets the dark part of melanin in the follicles, where the hair grows. The pigments found in the follicles absorb light. It heats that part to remove and prevent growth in that particular area. Other nearby tissues are not affected because it is specifically assigned to aim at one tissue. The procedure can cause little pain to painless compared to other procedures like shaving, tweezing, and the painful waxing. It is said to have cause complexion and color more uniform.

It takes about three to five sessions before getting the desired result of long period of slow growth. Ninety percent of patients have reported such claims. In terms of how long it will take, it depends on the body part like for example a removal on the upper lip takes only about a minute or two while large areas such as the back and legs take about an hour or more.

It is beneficial for the most part, but should consider its negative effects and disadvantages. Light redness on the skin and mild swelling near the hair could happen to patients. Gray, red, white, and blond hairs will not effectively work compared to dark hairs as those colors lack dark pigment.

Dark toned patients especially Black Americans should regard the procedure. It may not function well to dark patients compared to white skins because of the lack of discrepancy between the skin and black hairs. But recently, dermatologists have found a way to altercate the machines to be adaptable to black skin patients.

Blond, gray, white, and, red hairs also will not work as well since they lack the pigment that is evident in black hairs. Contrary to popular belief, it does not create permanent hair loss. It does, however, extend the period of hairless parts.

The cost can be a minimum of one hundred dollars to about a maximum of two thousand dollars. It just all depends on the skin area coverage. Dermatological clinics and medical spas do offer ten to fifteen percent discount.

The part to be treated will be trimmed for a quarter of an inch. Eye protection is required depending on the laser used. There will be cold gel or cooling devices applied to penetrate the skin. If there is any discomfort after, ice pack, or cold water will be given to alleviate any swelling or redness.

Check for certification in medical spas if they are allowed to have laser hair removal Orange County. Licensed dermatologists and licensed technicians are the people you should turn to and not the very dangerous quack doctors. Just remember the bad and good results and you are ready to get rid of those unwanted hairs.




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