Important Facts About Laser Hair Removal
One of the most common beauty treatments worldwide these days is laser hair removal. Nobody likes waxing or shaving the unwanted hair off all the time, and what about the hair that grows in difficult to reach or see places? Back hair is an excellent example. For those and other reasons, you should definitely think about having a laser treatment to get rid of unwanted hair. But first, here are some things you should know about the procedure.
You Will Need to Find the Right Laser
The first thing you need to understand about getting rid of hair with lasers is that you can't be treated by just any laser device. Some lasers aren't even meant to remove hair at all. They might be meant to treat wrinkles or other skin problems instead. Not only that, but even lasers meant to remove hair don't work on all skin types.
You see, every person on Earth has different skin. My skin is at times oily, some people have dry skin, some is dark, some is light, and some is complicated by skin conditions like acne or rosacea. While there are lasers that can treat multiple skin types, there is no single machine that can treat everyone's skin. That's why it's important to do some research and find a hair removal machine that will treat your skin without damaging it.
Side Effects Can Happen in Some Cases
The second thing you need to know is that no amount of research into laser machines will guarantee that you have no side effects. Major side effects are very rare, but a lot of people do experience some swelling or redness for a short time after laser treatment appointments. If you have concerns about possible side effects, you should discuss them with the skincare clinic before your procedure.
You Can Have Hair Removed Anytime
You might think that you have to let your unwanted hair grow out for a time before scheduling a laser hair removal appointment, but that isn't really the case. Most lasers that zap unwanted hairs away can target the roots (follicles) that are hidden below the surface of the skin, regardless of how much hair is showing above the skin's surface.
Lasers Are Far More Comfortable Than Waxing
You may want to read my horrible waxing experience story here.
When you think of lasers zapping away hairs you might picture a lot of pain. However, most of the time the worst you'll feel is a warm sensation during your appointment. Sometimes numbing agents can be used on particularly sensitive areas as well. So, you don't have to worry about the level of pain that you might associate with the process of waxing.
Expect to Make Multiple Treatment Appointments
Finally, keep in mind that a single appointment should only take about an hour, but you will almost definitely want to make ongoing appointments. You might have to try a couple different laser hair removal machines to find the one that works the best. Even once you find that device the hair won't go away forever. You'll need more appointments later to keep the unwanted hair at bay.