Laser hair removal is an effective method used to permanently reduce unwanted hair. This treatment uses concentrated light energy to target the hair follicles. The laser absorbs the pigment (melanin) in the hair follicles, heating and destroying the follicle. This prevents hair from growing back.
Laser hair removal can be applied to different areas of the body, such as the face, legs, underarms, bikini line and back. The treatment usually requires several sessions, with a 4-6 week wait between each session. During this time, all hair follicles are targeted, as the laser beams only affect hairs in the active growth phase.
There may be some discomfort during the treatment, but it is usually painless. There may be some slight redness and swelling after the procedure, but these side effects will soon pass. Laser hair removal offers long-lasting results and with regular sessions, hair regrowth is largely prevented. This method is not suitable for all skin types and hair colours; the best results are achieved in people with fair skin and dark hair.
