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What Beginners need to know about Laser Hair Removal?

We have hair all over our body. Some of them are visible clearly as they grow long and dark while others stay invisible as they remain small and without any pigmentation. Some people have such intense growth of hair that they start feeling like a grizzly bear. Until we start living back in jungles just like our ancestors do, we have to get rid of them to avoid social stigma and embarrassment.

Of the numerous ways that are used to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal treatment promises to provide a permanent solution. Even though numerous people have already benefitted from it, there are some misconceptions that still circling around this procedure. For beginners there are lot of mysteries. Let us understand laser hair removal better.

What is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal technique makes use of a gentle beam of light that enters the skin of hair follicle.

This light energy is then converted to heat as it is absorbed by the hair and in turn destroys the hair and disrupts the regrowth.

Several advancements have been made since the time it was first introduced for commercial use and the present version is suitable for all skin types. Tanned and darker can expect good results without any side effects provided it is used the way it should be.

Is laser hair removal painful?

This varies from one person to another and how sensitive a skin is. Some describe the feel of laser beam as a pinch while other describe it as a slight sting.

How long does the treatment take?

The factors that affect the time duration of a treatment are hair colouring, skin type and coarseness of hair. In short it varies from person to person. Some estimates can be given, such as: ● Chin 2 – 3 minutes ● Underarms 1 – 2 minutes ● Back 1 – 3 hours ● Legs 1 – 3 hours ● Shoulders 10 – 20 minutes Why are repeated sessions required?

Hair is removed through cycles by this procedure. It works best when the hair is in its anagen stage or the growing stage. Repeated sessions are used to catch all the hair in anagen stage to further disrupt the gowth cycle.