Both women and men likely have unwanted hair somewhere on their bodies. Whether it is the legs, underarms, faces, backs, or bikini areas, there is always something in need of being shaved, plucked, or waxed. While these methods have been around for quite some time and can be somewhat effective, they are not a long-term solution. Maintaining can end up being time consuming, and a hassle. Fortunately, Los Angeles laser hair removal provides an alternative solution.
How Does Los Angeles Laser Hair Removal Work?
The premise behind laser hair removal is simple: a laser emits a wavelength of high-energy light that is absorbed by the area it targets. In laser hair removal, the melanin pigment found inside the hair shaft is the area being targeted.
When the laser focuses on the melanin, the heat is absorbed and the follicle goes into a “rest” phase where no hair grows. The idea is to hit the follicle but not the melanin itself, which can cause damage to the skin around the area being treated. The laser has to target just the right spot for the exact right amount of time to achieve successful results.
What Type of Laser Hair Removal is Best?
There are a number of different options for hair removal and a consultation with a Los Angeles laser hair removal specialist will help decide the best choice for your hair. In general, skin color and hair color and thickness are determining factors in which type of laser you should be treated with.
One option is a newer technology called a LightSheer diode laser, which works well with all hair types. It is designed to be quicker, less painful, and have a better success rate than other types. It works great for larger areas of the body as well, since it targets several hair follicles at the same time. Additionally, this method has a vital cooling element that helps make the procedure comfortable for those with sensitive skin. The contact-cooling element treats the top layer of skin throughout the procedure.
A topical numbing agent can also be applied before using the laser if you have concerns about pain. Afterwards there may be some redness and/or swelling, but these are signs the follicles were indeed correctly targeted. There should be no reason you can’t go right back to your busy life after the procedure.
How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Take?
The length of the procedure can last anywhere from minutes to longer than one hour. It depends on how large or small the area is being treated.
Generally a series of treatments is recommended to achieve the desired results. These are typically scheduled somewhere between four and six weeks apart.
Once the hair is completely removed from the area, the effects are long-lasting. The hair that does grow back in tends to be less thick as well. While you may need regular sessions at first to remain hair free, eventually they can be decreased in frequency and you may only need to go around once a year for hair removal.
Scarring
There is a small risk of scarring with laser hair removal, but the risk is minimal. Often, the skin color, or pigment, around the area treated changes in color, but this is nothing to be concerned about and usually resolves itself within a few weeks to a couple of months.
Other factors that affect scarring include how well your skin tends to heal in general, how dark your skin is (there is a higher risk with darker skin), the kind of laser method performed, and the skill and expertise of the person doing the laser treatment. As such, it’s important to find a Los Angeles laser hair removal specialist who has training and experience. Sometimes a lower cost can mean a less experienced technician, so be certain to ask several questions and be comfortable before making the choice of who to go with.
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