Laser Hair Removal Procedure

Laser hair removal has been available to consumers for about a decade. Lasers can treat all areas, from faces to legs, backs, and the bikini zone. In the years since its inception, the basic laser hair removal procedure has remained largely the same. Also referred to as phototricholysis, laser hair removal is a relatively pain-free process. The feeling of the laser hair removal procedure has been compared to that of a rubber band snapping, but few people actually require any anesthetic (usually topical).

How Does the Laser Hair Removal Procedure Work?

The process behind a typical hair removal procedure is quite simple. The dark pigments found in follicles absorb the heat produced by the laser. The damage caused by this heating isn't harmful to the skin, but it ensures that the follicle will no longer grow hair. Within a few weeks, hair will start falling out. Due to the different cycles of hair growth, multiple sessions will be needed to affect all hairs as they enter the growth phase.

It can take anywhere from six to eight visits for the effects of the laser hair removal procedure to be complete. The number of sessions depends largely on the area being treated. For example, facial hair often requires more visits than legs to be thoroughly removed. The length of each session will depend on the area being treated, but even large areas (such as the legs) typically take less than an hour.

Laser hair removal can make life more convenient and give individuals newfound confidence. The procedure also boasts a very short recovery period, limited to minor irritation and swelling for a few days. If you'd like more detailed information on what to expect from a laser hair removal procedure, please contact us at (866) 922-1608, info@laserhairresource.com or via our online form, found at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/.