Recently I’ve been having problems with thick hair under my belly button. I’ve tried plucking, waxing, sugaring, and shaving the hair that appears there. However it still grows back faster than all my other hair and thicker, similar to that of pubic hair. Is this area a candidate for laser hair removal? If so, how many sessions am I looking at, what is the process, and how painful is it? What are the pros and cons? What other alternatives do I have?
November 6, 2017
Answer: Find an Experienced Provider with Good Equipment that is Regularly Calibrated Thanks for your question and posting pictures. Based on your description, you would benefit from a series of LHR treatments. You should probably seek out a laser vs. IPL to help avoid complications and almost no discomfort. Almost all newer lasers are safe for all skin types and have features built in (such as sapphire cooling tips) to make them more comfortable. Some of the newer technology is also more efficient, allowing for lower energy settings to be used with better results and less discomfort. With modern equipment, your treatment should only be mildly uncomfortable, but not painful. We never use numbing cream for LHR. We want our patients to be able to tell us if they feel pain or an unusual level of discomfort.We recommend finding an experienced and reputable provider in your area with updated equipment. A consistent overlapping technique is the key to avoiding patchiness in LHR. Calibration and power of the laser is important for a safe, comfortable and effective treatment. Find out what laser they will use and if it is under a maintenance contract. If their laser isn’t calibrated on a regular basis or is underpowered, your treatment may be painful or inefficient. After a series of 6-8 initial treatments, you may need a touch up every 3-5 years.
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November 6, 2017
Answer: Find an Experienced Provider with Good Equipment that is Regularly Calibrated Thanks for your question and posting pictures. Based on your description, you would benefit from a series of LHR treatments. You should probably seek out a laser vs. IPL to help avoid complications and almost no discomfort. Almost all newer lasers are safe for all skin types and have features built in (such as sapphire cooling tips) to make them more comfortable. Some of the newer technology is also more efficient, allowing for lower energy settings to be used with better results and less discomfort. With modern equipment, your treatment should only be mildly uncomfortable, but not painful. We never use numbing cream for LHR. We want our patients to be able to tell us if they feel pain or an unusual level of discomfort.We recommend finding an experienced and reputable provider in your area with updated equipment. A consistent overlapping technique is the key to avoiding patchiness in LHR. Calibration and power of the laser is important for a safe, comfortable and effective treatment. Find out what laser they will use and if it is under a maintenance contract. If their laser isn’t calibrated on a regular basis or is underpowered, your treatment may be painful or inefficient. After a series of 6-8 initial treatments, you may need a touch up every 3-5 years.
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November 6, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is safe and effective for eliminating permanently the type of hair that is troubling you and is a great way to reduce in grown hairs.
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November 6, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is safe and effective for eliminating permanently the type of hair that is troubling you and is a great way to reduce in grown hairs.
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