What Makes Laser Hair Removal So Popular?

Most of us find face and body hair as a constant source of annoyance as it keeps coming back after every shave. For those who find body hair worth keeping, that is fine, but for those who look for a silky smooth body, laser hair removal (LHV) remains as the best choice to free oneself of the hair for good. Although LHV treatment remains expensive in comparison with a razor and home wax-strips to get rid of hair, you will actually save yourself more money in the long-run..

    • What is laser hair removal treatment?

Laser hair removal involves sending a laser beam through the skin that targets a pigment called melanin in the individual hair follicle. The intense heat generated damages the follicle and prevents further hair growth. It takes a few treatments to see a permanent reduction of the hair.

    • Who is the right candidate?

As the laser targets melanin, the treatment gives the best result in those with darker hair and lighter skin. Using laser on people with darker skin makes the pigment absorb some laser light, resulting in heating up of the skin area, and causing a burning sensation. Similarly, people with light colour hair will find the treatment less useful.

    • Which areas show good results?

The treatment works best in lower legs, underarms, and bikini areas. Removing facial hair is challenging due to the hair being finer as well as more hormone-driven and stubborn.

    • How many sessions are needed to get good results?

The number of treatments required depends on the area to be treated and can be anything from 5 to 10 sessions. Best results are found in the bikini, lower legs, and darker hair areas, all of which require fewer treatments. The face and arms can be a challenging area and may need more sessions to get good results.

After treatment, some hair will stop growing, while some may require periodic treatment. The regrown hair is likely to be finer, and the growth will be slow compared to the original hair growth. The patient may need intermittent treatment for complete hair removal.

    • What is the frequency of follow-up treatments?

The average schedule of treatments is at one-month intervals. In the event of the hair growing too quickly, the frequency of treatments is increased, like 2 to 3 weeks interval at the beginning, which decreases to 4 to 6-week intervals to keep up with the slower growth cycles of hair. The patient can shave in between the treatments as required.

    • What is the role of the laser technician?

Prior to hair removal, the technician discusses with the patient to find out their allergies, skin type, medications and other health conditions. With these assessments, the technician determines the safest settings for the laser device to get the best result. The LHV technician educates the patient on treatment, and suggest ways to overcome any pain or discomfort, if any. With these suggestions, the laser technician makes the whole LHV treatment efficient and effective.

    • Preparation before laser treatment?

The day before the appointment day, the hair is shaved. This is done to prevent the entire hair from absorbing the laser beam and heating up, causing the singing hair to burn the skin. Besides, less energy will reach the follicle, leading to less-than-optimal results.

    • What precautions to take before and between laser sessions?

Before undergoing the treatment, the patient should avoid exposure to the sun as a tanned skin increases the risk of burn, leading to hyperpigmentation. It is also recommended to avoid waxing before treatment as the hair and follicles are removed, leaving nothing for the laser beam to work on.

Conclusion
At IICSAM, we offer hands-on certificate courses for laser technicians. It is a 1-day course, and it is open to those who want to add laser technology to their existing practices in cosmetology. If you are interested to know further, contact us on +91-9149112892.