How Laser Hair Removal Works

By Melba Hardy


A great advancement in the field of dermatology for removing hairs is laser hair removal. It was invented in the seventies for experimental reasons. After twenty years, the nineties pave way for commercial use. Laser hair removal Orange County has been part of that history of services to people with unwanted threads.

The great feature of the procedure is, of course, the laser. It targets the dark part of melanin in the follicles, where the hair grows. The pigments found in the follicles absorb light. It heats that part to remove and prevent growth in that particular area. Other nearby tissues are not affected because it is specifically assigned to aim at one tissue. The procedure can cause little pain to painless compared to other procedures like shaving, tweezing, and the painful waxing. It is said to have cause complexion and color more uniform.

It takes about three to five sessions before getting the desired result of long period of slow growth. Ninety percent of patients have reported such claims. In terms of how long it will take, it depends on the body part like for example a removal on the upper lip takes only about a minute or two while large areas such as the back and legs take about an hour or more.

It is beneficial for the most part, but should consider its negative effects and disadvantages. Light redness on the skin and mild swelling near the hair could happen to patients. Gray, red, white, and blond hairs will not effectively work compared to dark hairs as those colors lack dark pigment.

Color can be a factor especially to black people. Black colored patients might not result very well compared with pale colored patients as it might probably not recognize the difference between skin and color. But dermatologists recently discovered that if adjusted to the right setting, the machine will be able to identify dark skins.

If the procedure is done, make sure to put sunscreen on the target area as that area might be prone to sunburn and other sun related disease. Common belief suggest that it causes permanent loss, but that is wrong. It only elongates the period of hairless skin.

The cost can be a minimum of one hundred dollars to about a maximum of two thousand dollars. It just all depends on the skin area coverage. Dermatological clinics and medical spas do offer ten to fifteen percent discount.

The part to be treated will be trimmed for a quarter of an inch. Eye protection is required depending on the laser used. There will be cold gel or cooling devices applied to penetrate the skin. If there is any discomfort after, ice pack, or cold water will be given to alleviate any swelling or redness.

If planning for a laser hair removal Orange County, then check if the medical spas you are going is certified for such practice. Go only to licensed dermatologists and technicians and avoid the fakes. Just be aware of both good and bad effects then you are good to go.




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