Safe Laser Hair Removal

Over the last decade, laser hair removal has become an increasingly popular means of reducing unwanted hair. A quick, long-lasting alternative to other traditional methods of hair removal, the treatment relies on innovative laser technology to reduce hair growth. To ensure safe laser hair removal, a doctor must not only have a strong foundation in dermatology, but must understand the technology behind the laser procedure as well.

Ensuring Safe Laser Hair Removal

The first step to ensuring safe laser hair removal is to understand the mechanics of the treatment. The procedure relies on laser tools that emit light of a specified color or wavelength. These devices are directed at the melanin in the hair shaft, where the light is absorbed, heating up the hair shaft.

The challenge for the doctor is to isolate the hair shaft with the laser while protecting the skin around it. That is, in addition to being drawn to the melanin in the hair shaft, the laser will also be attracted to the melanin in the skin. To protect the skin, the doctor must regulate the length of the light that is emitted from the laser so that it is sufficient to reach the hair shaft but not so long as to reach the skin around it.

Notably, this is one reason that early laser treatment was most effective for people with dark hair and light skin; maximum contrast ensured that the laser hit its target. Increasingly, there are new types of lasers that have made it easy for people of all skin and hair colors to pursue safe laser hair removal. The key is to find a doctor who is trained in the use of multiple kinds of lasers so that treatment can be adjusted as needed depending on hair texture and skin color. If you have additional laser hair removal questions, please call us at (866) 922-1608. You can also reach us via email at info@laserhairresource.com, or fill out our online form at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/ and one of our friendly representatives will contact you shortly.