Laser Hair Removal
Are you constantly irritated by your efforts to remove unwanted hair? Do you find it difficult to stop waxing, shaving, and tweezing? This may be an option worth looking into.
What's Laser Hair Removal?
Laser Hair Removal DC is a medical procedure that uses a laser to remove unwanted hair. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in America, performed in major cities such as Las Vegas Nevada.
What does it mean?
High-concentrated light beams are used to selectively penetrate the hair follicles. The light is then absorbed into the hair follicles by pigment, which destroys the hair and inhibits future growth.
The treatment can slow down hair growth but it does not guarantee permanent hair loss. It usually takes multiple treatments to get rid of unwanted hair. It is possible to need periodic maintenance treatments.
There are many types of lasers that have been created and are widely used. Diode, alexandrite and neodymium-YAG are the most popular lasers.
Is it Safe?
This laser is used to remove unwanted hair from the legs, face, bikini line, underarms, and upper lip. Lasers are able to selectively target hairs while leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. The laser can treat multiple hairs simultaneously in a fraction of a second.
Laser hair removal can be done in almost any area. However, it is not recommended for the eyelids or surrounding areas.
Preparation of Treatment
This treatment, like any other medical procedure, should only be done by qualified personnel such as a doctor or physician's assistant. Avoid spas, salons and other facilities that permit non-medical personnel to perform this procedure.
Laser hair removal success is affected by skin color and skin type.
This laser beam targets pigment in hair, so it is best for those with light skin. Laser hair removal has become safer and more effective thanks to technological advances.
Schedule a consultation with your doctor before you start laser hair removal. This consultation will be used by the doctor to:
Examine your medical history and medication usage.
Discuss the risks, benefits, and expectations of laser hair removal.
Discuss your options and answer all questions regarding laser hair removal.
Photographs can be taken for both before-and-after evaluations and long-term reviews.
Discuss the costs and treatment plan during your consultation. Laser hair removal usually comes with an out-of pocket expense.
Your doctor will give you specific guidance to prepare for laser hair removal. Here are some examples:
Avoid the sun. Doctors recommend that you stay out of direct sunlight for at least six weeks before you attempt to remove your hair laser-free. Side effects such as skin lightening and sunburns can be caused by a tan. You should wait for the tan to completely fade before you undergo laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is less effective if you are exposed to the sun. This can increase the likelihood of complications.
Avoid electrolysis, waxing, and plucking. You should avoid electrolysis, plucking, waxing and other hair removal methods if you are going to have laser hair removal. These methods can damage the hair follicles and interfere with laser hair reduction. Because it preserves hair shaft and follicle, shaving is acceptable. Studies have shown that shaving before laser hair removal can improve results.
What can you expect during the procedure
Any hairs in the area of laser hair removal will need to be cut. The laser equipment will then be adjusted according the color, thickness, location, and color of the hair and your skin color. You should clean the area before you start treatment.
To protect your eyes from the radiation of the laser, you need to wear appropriate eye protection. A hand-held laser will be used to press against your skin during the procedure. Your skin may be protected by a cooling device or gel depending on the laser used. To reduce discomfort, a topical anesthetic can be applied to the skin.
The laser pulse will then be applied to the treatment area. After that, the area will be monitored for several minutes. This is done in order to check for adverse reactions and ensure the best possible parameters are being used.
The doctor activates the laser beam and it targets the hair follicles that are responsible for hair growth. Hair growth is inhibited by the intense heat of the laser beam.
A small area such as the upper lip might be treated in a matter of minutes. It might take several hours to treat a larger area like the back.
Following the Procedure
After the procedure is completed, you might be given cold water, anti-inflammatory creams or lozenges to ease any swelling, redness, discomfort or redness. Most symptoms are temporary and usually disappear in a matter of hours.
A doctor may also recommend an aloe vera gel, or another type of cream or lotion. The doctor may apply a steroid lotion to any skin reactions that occur immediately following the procedure.
It is possible for the skin to become darker or lighter, but this is often temporary. Rare cases may cause scarring, blistering, crusting or scarring. Avoid sun exposure after treatment, especially in Las Vegas NV.
After your skin has healed, you can apply sunscreen to your skin whenever you are out in the sun. Sunscreen will prevent any temporary changes in the skin's color.
The treated hair will fall out over the next month.
Results
Individual results will vary. Multiple treatments are possible to extend the time between hair loss and hair regrowth. You may need to do four to six treatments, spaced over several weeks.