Laser Hair Reduction

Silky Smooth Skin: Long-Lasting Hair Removal with Laser Precision

Men and women all over the world routinely undergo one of the common aesthetic procedures known as laser hair reduction. One safe and effective approach to get rid of undesired hair on face and body is laser hair reduction. Laser hair removal is the sole technique, if not totally, to permanently or virtually eliminate the hairs when compared to all other hair removal techniques including waxing, plucking, trimming, shaving or depilatory lotions. Although other kinds of lasers are used to remove undesired hair, the fundamental method of hair destruction stays the same. Apart from eliminating extra hair, laser is also used to sculpt the pattern of hair growth to a new elegant style.

How does technology based on laser hair reduction function?

Based on their wavelength, light waves—that which lasers represent—enter skin. Travelling into the second layer of the skin—the dermis—where hair roots are located and their energy is absorbed by melanin, the chemical that provides blackness to skin and hair, hair reduction lasers enter the hair follicle. This generates great heat in the hair bulb and root, which destroys hair forming cells. This causes permanent damage and hence lessens of hairs.

Does laser work for every kind of hair?

The dark pigment in the hair, melanin, absorbs laser energy. Thus, the degree of melanin in hair determines exactly the energy absorption by hair follicles. Thick black hairs—that is, melanin-rich hair—absorb laser energy more than hair with lesser melanin. Thick, black hairs thus react faster and better to laser hair reduction than thinner, light coloured hairs. This is also the reason lasers are useless for grey or white hair.

Is one-time process?

Although the number of sessions varies, laser hair reduction for any body part and for anyone calls for several sessions. This is so because not all hairs are in growing phase at one time; melanin, the chemical absorbing laser energy, is maximally prevalent in the growing phase of hair. We so have to undertake several sessions. In women, responsiveness of hairs to laser also depends on internal hormone inclinations and imbalances. Hair development in locations like chin, top lip, upper neck which are hormone dependent areas depends on these factors as well. Women with polycystic ovarian disease, obesity, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance take more time and sessions to get good removal of hairs with lasers. .

Is permanent removal of undesired hair possible?

Indeed, one can permanently eliminate undesired hairs. Not all hairs, nevertheless, can be totally eliminated. Lasers virtually kill most of the hairs. Some of them, however, weaken and so become finer and less pigmented although they may still exist. It appears beautiful and simple to maintain since the number, thickness, and even their development pace slow down.

Starting with laser hair reduction, how early can one go?

The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, claim that after 15 years of age laser hair reduction is possible. More importantly than age, though, is the issue involved here. Because of bad lifestyle, early menarche and childhood obesity, too much facial hair growth is occurring far sooner. Sometimes commencing laser hair reduction also has to take psychological aspect and its effect on quality of life into account.

Every session of laser hair removal takes how long?

The area treated and the technology applied determine the time required for the laser hair reduction. It relates to the laser’s spot size. Greater the spot size speeds up the treatment. Triple wavelength technology certified by USFDA is extremely rapid and used at Nirmal Skin and Hair Clinic. Usually, entire legs take one to two hours and upper lip laser sessions run five to ten minutes.

How can one get ready for the laser hair reduction operation?

Special preparation is not necessary for laser hair reduction treatments. If one has tan or dry skin, one is more prone to have skin irritation. Use generously moisturiser to help to lessen skin dryness. Every new tan requires treatment. Peels help you to boost tan as well. The density and thickness of the hairs define the laser energy. You should so avoid shaving or plucking the area that has to be treated or waxing it.

Is pain involved with laser hair reduction?

Laser is a light; light is heat. Indeed, the heat of a laser causes you some discomfort. The more recent laser devices do, nonetheless, have really excellent built-in cooling systems. This results in either very little or none of discomfort. Furthermore, it relies on the method of applying the operation and the consumed energy. Pain above all is a profoundly personal experience that cannot be generalised. After their appointment, most of our clients who undergo laser hair reduction walk out of the clinic smiling!

List the side effects of laser hair reduction.

Following laser hair treatment, temporary mild pain, soreness, redness or swelling can occur. This is so due to the irritation the laser light causes upon hair follicle destruction. While this passes without therapy, ice cube freezing of the area speeds up resolution. Rarely occurring but treatable are blisters, scabbing or crusting. In those who are prone to pimples, they sometimes strike and are easily treated. If there is recent tan, extreme dryness of skin or small cuts or sores from shaving the section before the laser or if there are many ingrown hairs, these side effects are more likely.

Before beginning laser hair reduction, should ladies conduct some tests or investigations?

Before beginning laser hair reduction, investigation is not usually a rule. But if a woman has, some basic hormone workup and ultrasonic pelvis imaging have to be done.

Not regular cycles
Being obese
Strong darkening and thickness of skin in body folds—side of the forehead, all around the neck, underarms, groins
Scalp thinning of hair

These tests are sensible to identify any underlying hormone imbalance causing or exacerbating too much body or facial hair growth. Should an underlying reason be found, concurrently addressing and treating the problem yields far faster and more effective reduction of the hair growth.

List all the technologies used in laser hair reduction.

To remove undesired body or facial hair, intense pulse light, Nd:Yag laser, Diode laser, Alexandrite laser are in fashion. Using three separate laser wavelengths simultaneously, the most recent technology treats all kinds of hair in one sitting. Using US FDA approved Diode laser (Soprano® laser) and Primelase HR, Nirmal Skin and Hair Clinic Many happy customers of ours have benefited from these innovations!