Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

If you've seen commercials or ads for laser hair removal, you might be wondering: Does hair removal work? The simple answer is: Yes. Even on darker skin or extremely dense hair, modern laser hair removal treatments can be quite effective at permanently reducing hair.

The process is quite painless, and takes only minutes to complete. You typically need six to eight sessions to finish your hair removal process, but this varies according to which area(s) you choose. For example, if you want to remove the hair on your legs, you can expect about six short treatments every two to six months. After that, you may need to have touch-ups done every few years, but you can enjoy hair-free legs for the rest of your life otherwise.

Does Laser Hair Removal Work for Everyone?

To a very large extent, yes. There are limitations to the procedure, however. Laser hair removal does not work on blond, white, or gray hair. This is because the laser needs to target the melanin (pigmentation) in the hair follicles in order to heat it to destroy it. It cannot find light hair in this way, which is void of melanin.

Also, people with darker skin have to be sure to see only a physician who is experienced with pigmented tones to avoid being burned. Inexperienced handlers of a laser can burn patients if they aren't attuned to this type of skin. To find out more, please complete our online form at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/ and one of our representatives will call you back. You can also phone us at (866) 922-1608 or send email to info@laserhairresource.com.