How to Have a Baby

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HOW TO HAVE A BABY MALPANI INFERTILITY CLINIC

Depilating agents are chemicals that dissolve the hair shafts on both facial and body hair and may also be used to remove unwanted hair. These chemicals can cause irritation and facial skin is particularly sensitive. Shaving is probably the simplest and safest temporary hair removal procedure. Although frequently required, it is virtually painless and seldom has side effects. Contrary to popular belief, shaving does not make hair grow faster. An electric razor produces less skin irritation than a blade. Electrolysis is the only permanent way to remove unwanted hair. During this procedure, a very fine needle is placed next to the hair shaft into the follicle. A mild electric current is sent through the needle and permanently kills the hair follicle. It is not possible to use this technique to remove hairs from very large areas of the body because each hair must be treated individually. In addition, the technique, although quite effective, is expensive, time consuming, and moderately uncomfortable. If hormonal therapy is being started, it is best to delay electrolysis for at least six months so that the growth of new terminal hairs will be reduced. The latest cosmetic technique to remove hair uses a laser to kill the hair follicles very precisely, and this is now becoming increasingly popular. Laser depilation is speedy, relatively painless, efficient and possibly permanent. A Ruby Laser produces red light which is highly absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair and only minimally absorbed in skin. This means that the hair is selectively targeted by the light and hence destroyed without any damage to the skin around the hair follicle.

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