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The following is questions frequently asked by consumers.
Is laser hair removal for everyone?
Darker skinned individuals are not ideal candidates for laser hair removal as their pigment absorbs too much laser energy. The requirement is that the hair is darker than the surrounding skin; make lighter patients more ideal for the treatment.
Does light skin make it easier to perform hair removal?
Fewer treatments are required by lighter skin patients than that of dark skinned and would have a faster and more effective result. For dark skinned patients more expertise is needed and more sessions required. Laser hair removal does need to be individualized for each candidate.
Does hair colour influence the treatment?
Dark, coarse hair is easier for treatment as it absorbs the most energy. Blonde or red hair is harder and would required more attention and laser sessions on the area. This is due to the pheomelanin found in lighter hair, which absorbs less energy.
Which areas can be treated?
All areas of the body including the face, upper lip, under arms, chest, legs and bikini line except adjacent to the eye, where hair is in excess.
How is laser more effective for treatment?
This is due to the permanent result of the treatment, is non invasive and safely removes unwanted hair, giving better relief than the temporary status of traditional removal such as shaving, plucking or waxing.
How does the laser work?
The laser turns into energy targeting the follicle with out causing any harm to the surrounding skin. Lasers have been used in the medical industry for years in various procedures including vein removal and smoothing of lines in an individuals face.
What is the procedure of the removal?
Individual’s treatment usually depends on the colour and amount of hair in the area. The time can vary for minutes to hours and can leave the area red for either a few minutes to days depending on sensitivity of the area. A small hand device is used to deliver the laser energy to the area and patients may experience some discomfort at the treatment site.
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