LASER HAIR REDUCTION
In the time of modern era with ever changing fashion trends in clothing unwanted hair growth on the body is a major cause of embarrassment for many women. Laser hair reduction is one of the most popular and most sought after procedure in the world. It is the safest, cost effective long term solution to get rid of unwanted hair. Even though Laser Hair Removal is most effective in people who have light skin and coarse hair, with the technological advancements in the past decade it can be successfully done on all skin and hair types in the present day.
How does Laser treatment for unwanted hair works?
LHR works on the principle of selective photothermolysis. Laser light beam is absorbed by the pigment(melanin)in the hair root. The light energy is converted to heat energy which destroys the hair root and the stem cells located in the hair root. At any given point of time 80-90%of hair are in active(anagen)phase. During the session majority of the anagen hair are completely destroyed and few are partially destroyed and produce thin or baby hair, few hair go into dormant phase. This results in permanent and long term reduction of unwanted hair.
What causes Unwanted Hair?
Presence of excess body hair can be due to two conditions-Hypertrichosis or Hirsutism.
Hypertrichosis refers to excess hair all over the body even the areas that are not androgen (male hormone) dependent.
Hirsutism refers to presence of excess hair in women in areas which are male hormone dependent like Face, midline abdomen, Chest, Arms and thighs. Hirsutism is due to the excess male hormones or excessive receptor sensitivity to normal male hormones present in the body. Polycystic ovaries (PCOS) is the commonest cause of hirsutism. Other causes of Hirsutism are hormone imbalance of thyroid and Insulin hormone, genetically acquired enzyme deficiency, menopause and genetic.
Treatment options for unwanted hair
You can get rid of unwanted hair in two methods-Temporary and permanent.
Temporary hair removal methods like shaving, threading, waxing, hair removal creams and plucking are well known to everyone.
Laser Hair Removal is the best method of hair removal which gives long term and permanent reduction of unwanted hair. It can be done both in men and women and an increasing proportion of men are also looking for permanent laser treatment for unwanted hair.
What are the benefits of Laser Hair Removal as compared to temporary methods of hair removal?
Temporary hair removal methods like shaving, threading, waxing, hair removal creams and plucking are time consuming and don’t give permanent results. Sometimes they even end up in forming red bumps leaving marks and pigmentation.
On the contrary Laser Hair Removal is
- Safe and effective way to remove unwanted hair.
- Painless.
- Cost effective in the long term.
- No residual pigmentation or marks
- Take care of ingrown hairs too. Currently Laser Hair Removal is the gold standard treatment for ingrown hair
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many sessions are required for permanent hair removal?
Number of sessions vary depending on the area that is treated, age of the individual, Skin type, Hair type and associated underlying hormonal imbalance. For example-face needs more number of sessions as compare to underarms or legs.
This will be discussed during consultation with our Expert Dermatologist. On an average 8-12 sessions would be required to achieve optimal response
Can Laser Hair Reduction be done on any body part?
LHR is an effective option for reducing hair in almost any body part except around eyelid .Common areas that are treated are face- upper lip, chin, cheeks, midcrop, underarms ,legs, arms, bikini area.Full body laser hair reduction can be done which includes all the areas which has hair that responds to laser.
Is Laser Hair Reduction effective in men?
There is an increasing number of men opting for laser hair reduction for body hair and beard shaping. As the hair is coarse it is extremely effective in men .However as there is a continuous influence of testosterone number of sessions required in men would be slightly more than women.
How long does laser hair removal take?
Time varies depending on the body part to be treated. Roughly face requires 45minutes to 1 hour whereas lower legs would need 2hours.
Is Laser Hair Removal painful?
Depending on the technology used, the type of hair and the individual pain tolerance Laser Hair Removal gives a sensation of warmth which is bearable or a mild pinprick sensation. However the cooling tip of the handpiece makes the procedure extremely comfortable and less painful than threading or waxing
What precautions should be taken post procedure.
Laser hair removal is a no downtime procedure and you can resume all normal activities immediately. However as the skin will be slightly sensitive post procedure following instructions should be followed post procedure-
Use a mild Cleanser on the day of the procedure
Sunscreen should be used on the sun exposed areas post procedure.
Stop retinoid creams, DE pigmenting creams 3 days after the session.
Avoid Steam, sauna, Swimming for 2days after the procedure.
Looking for laser hair reduction schedule an appointment at Svaasth Skin and Hair Clinic.
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