Portland Laser Hair Removal doctors

Yes, laser hair removal works but there are some guidelines that patients must be aware of to optimize their treatments and ultimately the long term success.  First, contrary to popular belief a successful treatment course is not based on 100% removal of all hair for the remainder of ones life time.  Also not all hair colors can be treated will high efficacy. 

The most effective treatments occur when the hair is dark black or brown and the hair is in it's active growth state. Multiple treatments are required and are usually spaced anywhere from 3-6 weeks apart.  Each body part has a different growth rate so if you are treating several areas at the same time you many need to stagger appointments to capture that optimum growth state. 

Hair can only be treated if it is actively growing and somewhere close to the surface of the skin.  If the full shaft of the hair is removed prior to treatment there is no conduit for the laser light to reach the hair root.  Shaving or clipping is the best way to maintain active hair growth. 

As you age different hair follicles will mature and produce hair.  Hormonal changes will aggravate this somewhat.  If your hormones are volatile and change on a regular basis just be aware that you may need touch up treatments throughout your life time.

Finally not all lasers/light devices and facilities are created equally.  There is not a one size fits all method of treatment and a weekend seminar does not make a technician an expert.  Lasers come in all different wave lenghts.  Depending on your skin type and hair color one may be better for you than another. Lasers are very powerful and can cause damage. Be sure that your technician has experience and knows the capabilities of the laser that they are using.