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Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal popularity has continued to grow, prompting
laser manufacturers to perform more research and request the
FDA to clear laser types. The FDA states they are unable to
keep up with the number of up to date laser manufacturers
that have had FDA approved devices due to the growing market
for the popular cosmetic procedure. Individual results vary
with laser hair removal, while some people experience a permanent
or long-term hair removal solution, others will experience
hair re-growth sooner.
Laser hair removal is considered safe if performed by an
experienced and qualified cosmetic doctor. For individuals
unhappy with the heavy appearance of hair in certain areas,
laser hair removal has many advantages. Depending on individual
factors, the result will vary but visiting a laser hair removal
specialist can better determine if you are a good candidate.
The benefit of using laser hair removal opposed to other
methods of hair removal is that it can be especially useful
for removing large areas of hair, including backs or the legs.
Even with laser hair removal patients that experience hair
growth will normally have it appear in a lighter color or
a more fine texture. Not all individuals will be good candidates
for laser hair removal because different skin types react
differently to laser.
Ideally, a strong candidate for laser hair removal is a light
skinned person with dark hair. This combination has had the
best results with laser hair removal, with darker skinned
patients, often requiring extra care if at all. Just because
a laser hair removal patient appears to be a strong candidate
it still does not mean their individual response to the laser
hair removal will be great.
Directly following the laser hair removal, the treated areas
may become irritated with a pinkish or reddish coloring that
usually subsides within a couple days. Post laser hair removal
directions will be given so that the patients know to avoid
certain conditions that will cause irritation to the treated
areas. Ranging from a couple days to a week and a half after
the laser hair removal, the hair will start to surface. These
are the treated hairs that will fall out as the hair follicle
pushes out the remaining part of the hair underneath the skin.
It is important for those individuals interested in laser
hair removal to realize the procedure has limitations and
may involve some discomfort. There are not laser hair removal
response rates established as of yet as laser hair removal
continues to become a more widely used and popular method.
Consulting with a laser hair removal expert can allow individual
factors to determine if you may benefit from the procedure.
If you would like more information on laser hair removal,
please contact us.
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