Have you ever wondered if laser hair removal really works as good as they say it does? I know I have. Imagine never having to shave again. That got me to wondering, is it as good as they say? How long does it last? Well, let's find out.
My first question was if laser hair removal works for everyone, or if there are mitigating factors that make some people better candidates than others. Well the fact is that light skinned, dark haired people are the ideal candidates. There are currently some alternatives being designed to work on light haired, and dark skinned people. These you would have to research separately.
Apparently women with blonde or grey hair have been treated with a machine that uses intense pulsed light and radio frequency. I hear there has been some success, but they are reported to have only 50% of the success of other lasers.
Look at it this way, the laser attacks the dark pigments of your hair. That is how it kills the follicles and removes the hair. Hair growth occurs in cycles, this is why it is necessary for repeat treatments in order to remove as much of the hair as possible.
As I said, Experts recommend a course of four to six hair removal treatments. This should get you approximately 70% reduction in hair growth. It is agreed on by many experts that it is not possible to attain completely hairless skin. A person could easily go broke trying to attain the unattainable.
Ok, so different hair and different skin reacts differently to laser hair removal, so what about different areas? It usually takes about two weeks after a treatment for hair to fall out. This apparently can be longer or shorter depending on the area treated, as well as the type of hair and other factors. It is a good question to include in your list of questions at your consultation.
Let's face it, cost is an important element. Costs will vary based on a number of factors including where you live, which area you're getting hair removed from, and the facility you go to. A fair statement of the range is about $200 - $500 each session. Touch-ups if you decide to get them done usually go for around $100 - $150. It should be noted here that Experts recommend four to six treatments to obtain 70% reduction in hair growth. Therefore laser hair removal may not be considered cheap, but is still considered by many people to be money well spent.
It is worth mentioning that this is a medical procedure. A lot of people don't consider this a medical procedure. It is, and as such it deserves your attention to detail, and researching a reputable establishment to perform the procedure. Laser hair removal is also not something you want to cut costs on. Good results are worth their weight in gold.
It is a good idea, once you have researched your facility, to schedule a consultation. This is the time when you can go in with a list of questions, and make sure you get the answers. You'll also get to see what the technician is like. Do you feel comfortable with the technician? If you're not satisfied with the answers to your questions then you should keep looking.
As far as I have been able to determine the pre-treatment preparation you have to do is relatively simple. You need to not shave until you have hair growth of at least a quarter of an inch. Also you need to stay out of the sun, this reduces your chance of getting burned.
While laser hair removal is described as feeling like an elastic band snapping your skin, experts do not recommend use of aspirin if you are scared of the pain. Aspirin is noted to cause bruising and experts feel you will do better to use numbing cream. - 30292
My first question was if laser hair removal works for everyone, or if there are mitigating factors that make some people better candidates than others. Well the fact is that light skinned, dark haired people are the ideal candidates. There are currently some alternatives being designed to work on light haired, and dark skinned people. These you would have to research separately.
Apparently women with blonde or grey hair have been treated with a machine that uses intense pulsed light and radio frequency. I hear there has been some success, but they are reported to have only 50% of the success of other lasers.
Look at it this way, the laser attacks the dark pigments of your hair. That is how it kills the follicles and removes the hair. Hair growth occurs in cycles, this is why it is necessary for repeat treatments in order to remove as much of the hair as possible.
As I said, Experts recommend a course of four to six hair removal treatments. This should get you approximately 70% reduction in hair growth. It is agreed on by many experts that it is not possible to attain completely hairless skin. A person could easily go broke trying to attain the unattainable.
Ok, so different hair and different skin reacts differently to laser hair removal, so what about different areas? It usually takes about two weeks after a treatment for hair to fall out. This apparently can be longer or shorter depending on the area treated, as well as the type of hair and other factors. It is a good question to include in your list of questions at your consultation.
Let's face it, cost is an important element. Costs will vary based on a number of factors including where you live, which area you're getting hair removed from, and the facility you go to. A fair statement of the range is about $200 - $500 each session. Touch-ups if you decide to get them done usually go for around $100 - $150. It should be noted here that Experts recommend four to six treatments to obtain 70% reduction in hair growth. Therefore laser hair removal may not be considered cheap, but is still considered by many people to be money well spent.
It is worth mentioning that this is a medical procedure. A lot of people don't consider this a medical procedure. It is, and as such it deserves your attention to detail, and researching a reputable establishment to perform the procedure. Laser hair removal is also not something you want to cut costs on. Good results are worth their weight in gold.
It is a good idea, once you have researched your facility, to schedule a consultation. This is the time when you can go in with a list of questions, and make sure you get the answers. You'll also get to see what the technician is like. Do you feel comfortable with the technician? If you're not satisfied with the answers to your questions then you should keep looking.
As far as I have been able to determine the pre-treatment preparation you have to do is relatively simple. You need to not shave until you have hair growth of at least a quarter of an inch. Also you need to stay out of the sun, this reduces your chance of getting burned.
While laser hair removal is described as feeling like an elastic band snapping your skin, experts do not recommend use of aspirin if you are scared of the pain. Aspirin is noted to cause bruising and experts feel you will do better to use numbing cream. - 30292
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This means that the time requirement is going to be much longer than some people are willing to give it. Remove Ball Hair Laser hair removal has passed enough tests in the past ten years that it is a viable solution. To remove the follicles themselves would be too painstaking.
