Laser Hair Removal

There are literally thousands of people that use laser hair removal every year to get rid of unwanted hair. Usually people are using the technique to rid themselves of either unwanted body or facial hair. The laser procedure uses state of the art technology to damage the hair follicle, ruining its ability to produce hair.

There are quite a few who claim that laser hair removal is the ultimate way to rid the body of unwanted hair. Is that the truth? Is laser hair removal really permanent? Do the advertisements we see every day portray accurately this procedure?

How Laser Hair Removal Works

The laser hair removal process focuses directly on the delivery of high energy light into the skin. This process is performed by a professional using a hand-held instrument. The laser is quite intense, and because of this property the hair follicle is damaged by it. This will usually either slow or eliminate the follicle’s ability to produce hair. Since the skin is much tougher than the hair follicle, the procedure does not do any damage to the skin.

Who Can Be Treated With Laser Hair Removal?

Individuals with a darker hair color are usually more responsive to laser hair removal. Additionally, people with a lighter skin color also do better with the procedure. That said, during the last few years the procedure has been improved so that it works better than it used to on individuals with darker skin.

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe?

In most cases, the devices used to perform this procedure have been deemed safe by the FDA. That means if you run into trouble because of the safety of one of these devices, go ahead and sue the FDA. Make sure that you use a licensed doctor.

Usually the process stings a little, but doesn’t do permanent damage to the skin or surrounding areas.

 Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?

Usually after a series of treatments are performed, yes, it is permanent. This usually takes like 10 treatments so you will have to be pretty patient.

The most efficient way to achieve permanent hair removal at this time is by going in to have laser hair removal done. Although a single treatment usually can’t remove 100% of your unwanted hair for life, multiple treatments can get you well on your way. This of course will depend solely on the thickness and sometimes color of your hair, but can be extremely effective.

An additional option for achieving permanent hair removal is Electrolysis. This is a very difficult procedure, but if performed correctly it can also remove hair permanently. Electrolysis is achieved by inserting a very thin, metal probe into the hair follicle. The professional will then deliver an electric shock into the follicle that will burn and destroy its ability to produce hair.

There is also a version of electrolysis that you can do from home with a machine that can be purchased. Most people don’t have the precision necessary to do this type of procedure, so unless you have surgeon hands we wouldn’t recommend wasting your time. You might save a little money, but you won’t get the same results and could end up damaging your skin. Home electrolysis is obviously risky and for this reason, we wouldn’t and couldn’t recommend it.