In Parts 1 & 2 we talked about Needle Electrolysis and Waxing & Shaving, respectively. In this article, we will be talking about another method which is Laser Hair Removal.
Laser hair removal, which has been available commercially since the middle of 1990's, is the method that utilizes a concentrated ray of light to effect treatment on the hair follicles. As light is best absorbed by dark surfaces, the light only affects the area that causes hair growth and does not heat the rest of the skin. The effectiveness of this method is widely accepted in the world of dermatology and it is quite popular, especially with movie stars.
Laser hair treatment usually works for people with dark and coarse hair. Ideally, dark hair on light skin would be the perfect combination. As for every method available in the market, laser hair treatment presents distinct advantages and disadvantages that could make you think carefully about this method. I've highlighted some points below for you to consider before undergoing this type of treatment.
Here are some advantages of eliminating hair using laser treatment:
Permanent hair removalFaster, less painful and more reliable than needle electrolysisCheaper than needle electrolysis but will still cost you lotsCan be used for treatment of ingrown hair or shaving bumpsHere are some disadvantages:
Side effects may occur after treatments which includes itching, redness and swellingYou would feel some level of pain during treatment procedureMight result to hypo or hyper-pigmentationNeeds between 5 to 9 treatment sessions to become effectiveEffectiveness of treatment is dependent on the skill and experience of the operator performing the procedure and the laser technology available in the clinicApplicable only to some type of skin color. Not good for dark-colored skinHair removal gel or numbing cream used during treatment might cause allergic reaction to some peopleAs you can see there are lots to consider before deciding to undergo laser hair removal treatment. It obviously has its advantages over the other forms of hair removal however, the disadvantages it presents should be carefully considered. It would do you real good to scrutinize the various clinics available around and have some sort of due diligence before committing yourself to this type of treatment.
This is the end of Part 3 and we will have a look at another type of hair removal system in Part 4 - Verseo eGlide Electrolysis Roller.
