Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Laser hair removal absolutely works when done correctly. The first important issue in regards to the effectiveness of laser hair removal relates to you the patient. The best candidates will have hair that has some color and coarseness to it. Very fine hair, red hair, blond hair and gray hair are red flags for laser hair removal because your hair needs some color and density for the procedure to work well.
If you have hair with some color and coarsness the next step is to make sure you are being treated with the right laser. Diode and Alexandrite lasers are recommended for lighter skin types and long pulsed Nd:Yg lasers for darker skin types. Make sure the practitioner you are considering has the right one for you. We do not recommend IPL because lasers are more specific to the target (hair) and less likely to produce an unintended side effect like burns or blisters. Finally, choose an exerienced practitioner.
If you have the right type of hair and the right laser is used by an experienced practitioner, you will have a good outcome for laser hair removal.

Yes, laser hair removal really works.  I can tell you personally, because I have had it and it is very effective.  Our machine, the Cynosure Elite, is the fastest and most effective laser that I have seen.  As with any machine, one treatment is not enough and you will require several treatments to maximize your results.  However, you should be pleasantly surprised about how quick and effective the treatments are.

 

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Laser hair removal can permanently reduce the growth of hair by 90%, and some patients have complete permanent hair removal. Five to seven sessions are necessary for optimal results. Each session is spaced out 4 to 6 weeks apart. Being consistent with your sessions are very important! The laser is attracted to pigment, such as brown or black hair. Any white, grey, or blonde hair cannot be seen by the laser, therefore, no result.

Laser hair removal works by a process known as selective photothermolysis, wherein a specific wavelength of light is directed towards the skin and hair. The light energy is selectively absorbed by the hair follicle over the skin and the hair follicle heats up and dies. The process is actually very simple.
Warning about laser hair removal: The treatments should be done under direct physician supervision and be careful you are actually getting a laser treatment vs. other alternative treatments that are referred to as 'laser hair removal' by aestheticians and nurses.

Yes, laser hair removal treatments works. Each area, hair color, or type of skin phototype has a different laser indication. This is not a treatment with overnight results; you will see around 20% improvement with each session; however, to have the full effect, you need to have approximately six treatments in each area. Lasers like Alexandrite are recommended for lighter skin tones, while Ng: YAG is used mostly to treat darker skin. In the consultation, you will get a full evaluation where the number of sessions and laser used will be determined.