If you’re not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be an option worth considering. It is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in North America.
How it works: The laser beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorbs the light, which destroys the hair.
Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other areas.
Precision: Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.
Speed: Each pulse takes a fraction of a second and treats many hairs at once. Small areas (upper lip) take less than a minute; large areas (back/legs) may take up to an hour.
Predictability: Most patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven sessions.
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that requires training to perform. Before getting treated, always check the credentials of the doctor or technician performing the procedure.
15 – 60 minutes
3 – 7 Average
Avoid Roots: Limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for six weeks before treatment. The laser targets the roots, which are temporarily removed by these methods.
Avoid Sun: Avoid sun exposure for six weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications more likely.
