Laser Hair Removal FAQs
If you are considering laser hair removal then you will have a lot of questions about the process. Here is a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about the process and the answers to those questions:
What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is the process by which a laser light is used to penetrate into your skin and produce heat which will destroy your hair follicle. When this happens the hair follicle is gone and it can no longer grow new hair.
Is the laser hair removal process very painful?
Everyones pain tolerance is different, but in general laser hair removal isn't considered to be very painful. It is about as painful as snapping a rubber band on your skin or being pinched. The good thing about this pain is that you will only have to go through it a handful of times until you won't have to have it done anymore.
How many sessions will I need to do until I won't grow hair in that area anymore?
Each person is different but most people will require between six to eight treatments. Each treatment should be between six to ten weeks apart. The reason for the number of treatments and the spacing apart of them is because of the way that the hair grows. Your hair will grow in three phases and you need to make sure that you get to all of the hair at the proper stages of its growth.
What are the side effects of laser hair removal?
As with most things in life there are some side effects that are associated with laser hair removal. Some of the possible side effects from this process can include some that are to be expected, such as itching, redness that can last for as long as three days, pain, tingling, and some swelling. Other side effects that are more rare can be scabs, bruises, temporary change in the pigment of your skin, or infection.
Is laser hair removal for me?
If you are thinking about laser hair removal you will want to make sure that you are a good candidate for laser hair removal. Some people are better candidates for laser hair removal than others are. People that have a light colored skin tone and have dark hair are generally very good candidates. People that have very light colored, or red colored hair may not make as good of candidates. Laser hair removal works the same whether you are a man or a woman.
Is laser hair removal cost effective?
When you are going through the laser hair removal process you can spend a few thousand dollars. However, you will want to realize that laser hair removal can drastically decrease the amount of hair regrowth that you will have to deal with in the future, if not stop it completely. This means that you won't have to continuously spend money year after year on other means of dealing with your unwanted hair. The simple answer is yes, it is cost effective.