How Laser Hair Removal Works

By Melba Hardy


Laser hair removal is one of the modern technological advancement in dermatological science for removing those unwanted threads. It was invented in the seventies, but was publicly available during the middle part of the nineties. Laser hair removal Orange County was one of the services that did not get left behind with the invention.

The laser provides the best feature of the treatment. The darkened part of the melanin situated in the follicles is heated to prevent growth and remove hairs in that area. Pigments in the follicles take in light. Heat is spread throughout the follicles, thus eliminating any hair. It has a specific target tissue so other tissues will not be damaged. Other procedures such as waxing, tweezing, and shaving are painful compared to laser removal which causes little to no pain at all. Another additional benefit is the invariant level of complexion and color it might cause.

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.

There are, however, negative effects and disadvantages to consider. Red, white, gray, and blond hairs are known to not work well on this procedure as the dark pigment present in dark hairs is inadequate. Your skin might be lightly marred with red or gently swell on the target part.

Patients with dark complexion should consider this procedure. The machine might not identify the discrepancy between color and follicles compared to white complexion. But dermatologists have discovered to tweak the machine to make it adaptable for dark complexions.

If the procedure is done, make sure to put sunscreen on the target area as that area might be prone to sunburn and other sun related disease. Common belief suggest that it causes permanent loss, but that is wrong. It only elongates the period of hairless skin.

The price varies from one hundred dollars to two thousand dollars depending on the target area. There are some medical spas and dermatological clinics that will give you ten to fifty percent discount. People should also expect some additional works before and after the main procedure.

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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