Laser hair removal: a hair removal solution that lasts

Laser hair removal is a relatively expensive procedure, but one with long-term value. This long-term value, however, is predicated on the treatment's hair removal benefits lasting long enough to outpace the expense of other short-term hair removal solutions like waxing and shaving. Fortunately, the laser hair removal solution should be a permanent one in most cases if executed by an experienced practitioner. The key to successful results is working closely with your laser hair removal practitioner. This is why we offer free consultation. Contact us now to set up an appointment with one of our experts.

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How permanence is achieved

The laser hair removal process uses laser light to heat the pigment in the hair follicle to the point where it is permanently incapacitated. While this incapacitation is instantaneous, because of the cyclical nature of hair growth, it is not possible to target all of the hair in the area in a single session. In order to permanently remove all of the hair from an area, multiple treatments spaced apart by several weeks are required.

Results speak for themselves

The exact number of session varies depending on the area being targeted and the client's individual needs, but in typical cases the entire process should take anywhere from 6 months to a year to complete. When this regime is carried out faithfully, recipients normally find themselves pleased with the results, as statistics indicating rates of 80-90 percent permanence and the exploding popularity of the procedure over the past decade should indicate.

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No job too difficult

For more ambitious procedures, such as back hair removal, full permanence can be more difficult to achieve, especially if hair growth in the area is particularly thick. However, in such cases, even if the hair cannot be permanently removed, the hair will never again grow back with the same thickness or darkness, which, in such extreme cases, is usually considered to be a satisfactory result.

Skin- and hair color-type are factors

As is always the case with laser hair removal, lighter hair color can make the process more difficult. The hair removal laser works by reacting to melanin, the compounds inside the hair follicle that give the hair its pigment. If this pigment is sufficiently dark, the laser easily recognizes it and heats its target to the point of permanent incapacitation, doing so without impacting the skin surrounding the follicle (which is why laser hair removal is considered so safe and side-effect free). However, if the pigment is not sufficiently dark, it may be difficult for the laser to recognize the melanin, and thus the hair may still inclined to grow back after the procedure. This is why some recipients of laser hair removal with lighter-colored hair have reported the procedure not to be permanent for them.

Today's laser can treat any complexion

An experienced, knowledgeable laser hair removal expert will know the techniques for getting around the obstacles to permanent hair removal that lighter-hair color pose. Whatever the color of your hair, it is always best to seek out the most experience laser hair removal practitioner in order to maximize the permanence of the procedure.

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