2 How Laser Hair Removal Works?
2.1 Procedure:
2.2 Why Laser Hair Removal Technique is Important?
2.3 Risks:
2.4 Skin Irritation:
2.5 Pigment Changes:
2.6 Other Side Effects include:
2.7 Expectation:
Laser Hair Removal:
How Laser hair removal works? It is a medical procedure that remove hairs permanently by concentrating beam of light. Pigment in the hair absorbed this beam of light and causes removal of hairs.
How Laser Hair Removal Works?
Procedure:
During laser hair removal in Islamabad session, a laser emits light that is absorbed by the pigment or melanin in the hair. This light energy is convert into heat which damages the sacs within the skin that produce hairs. This damage causes future hair growth.
Although this method or technique delays hair growth for a long period or time. Normally it does not remove hair permanently. it is mandatory to remove some hair initially and maintenance treatment is also necessary. It is the most effective for those people who have dark hairs and light skin however it can be successfully used on all types of skins.
Why Laser Hair Removal Technique is Important?
This technique is used to remove unwanted hairs. Commonly this treatment target person’s legs, armpits, upper lip and chin. However, it is possible to remove unwanted hair in nearly any area excluding eyelid or surrounding area. Skin having tattoos may not be treat either.
Skin type and Hair color may not cause the success of laser session. It usually depends on the pigment of the hair but not the pigment of the skin. As they absorb light. The laser should damage only the unwanted hair not damaging the skin. Therefore, bright skin color and skin color – dark hair and light skin results in the best outcomes.
The contrast between hair and skin color enhances the risk of damage to skin. However, advance in laser technology minimizes this defect. It can be successful to those people having darker skin.
Risks:
There is a variety of side effects arises after Hair Removal session. Following are the most common side effect of laser treatment:
Skin Irritation:
After success of laser session temporary discomfort, redness and swelling are possible. These symptoms typically disappear after several hours of session.
Pigment Changes:
It can cause side effects skin. These changes may be temporary or permanent. Laser lightening mainly target those people who avoid sun exposure before or after the treatment occur.
Other Side Effects include:
It rarely causes scarring, blistering, crusting and other similar changes in skin color. This treatment can cause excessive growth of hair around the treated area. So, it is not recommended to use this technique on eyelid, eyebrows or surrounding areas. In result, this can cause severe injury to eyes.
Expectation:
Laser technique can take up to 5 treatments. The time interval between treatments will changes depending on the location. On areas such as the upper lip, the treatment might be repeat in 4 to 8 weeks because growth of hair is rapid. There are some areas where hair grows slowly such as the back these regions might take from 12 to 16 weeks.
Wearing of Special Googles is mandatory for each person to protect their eyes from the laser beam. Doctor should apply topical anesthetic to the person to reduce any discomfort during treatment.
