First of all, I wondered if laser hair removal works for everyone? Is it like a one size fits all, or are there factors that affect the outcome? The simple truth is, if you have dark hair and light skin you have the best chance of success. They are apparently designing some equipment to work on dark skinned, and light haired people. As far as I know, as of yet they are not having good results.
Apparently some companies have used new technology to perform hair removal on women with blonde or grey hair. It uses radio frequencies combined with intense pulsed light. To date their success has been about 50%, but that’s progress.
I couldn’t figure out why people with dark hair and light skin were the ideal candidates. It just didn’t make sense to me, until I found out that lasers target the dark pigmentation in the hair. It is possible in dark skinned people for the laser to target the dark pigments in the skin as well, causing discoloration. Now it makes sense.
As I said, Experts recommend a course of four to six hair removal treatments. This should get you approximately 70% reduction in hair growth. It is agreed on by many experts that it is not possible to attain completely hairless skin. A person could easily go broke trying to attain the unattainable.
It has also been reported that leg hair, facial hair, bikini hair treatments can all have different results. Just as it is impossible to predict how the laser will work on one person, it can perform differently in different areas of your body as well.
Let’s face it, cost is an important element. Costs will vary based on a number of factors including where you live, which area you’re getting hair removed from, and the facility you go to. A fair statement of the range is about $200 – $500 each session. Touch-ups if you decide to get them done usually go for around $100 – $150. It should be noted here that Experts recommend four to six treatments to obtain 70% reduction in hair growth. Therefore laser hair removal may not be considered cheap, but is still considered by many people to be money well spent.
One thing not a lot of people think of right away is this is a medical procedure. It is very important to check out your options for facilities. It would be a good idea to find one with a good reputation and satisfied customers. While there are no guarantee with lasers as to how well they will work with different people, and different hair types. Some facilities offer discounts and guarantees. I would be very cautious about these facilities, as the high-tech better places don’t offer discounts, because a job done well is worth paying for.
Once you find a reputable facility it is a good idea to schedule a consultation. This gives you a chance to find out about the procedure, meet the practitioner and ask questions. Remember, the only stupid question is the one that isn’t asked.
As far as I have been able to determine the pre-treatment preparation you have to do is relatively simple. You need to not shave until you have hair growth of at least a quarter of an inch. Also you need to stay out of the sun, this reduces your chance of getting burned.
It is reported that while laser hair removal is relatively pain free, it is said to feel like someone snapping a rubber band against your skin, that if you’re unsure of the pain you should not take aspirin. Aspirin can cause bruising, and so many Experts recommend numbing cream if you feel you need something in case of pain. Remember these facilities are in business to make you happy. Don’t be afraid to ask questions at your consultation. Also you should never have to sign a contract to get laser hair removal done. Happy hair removal.
When a person does shave the hair as often as it needs to be done they are only taking off the top of the hair. Removing Gum From Hair There is a lot more below the surface that will still need to be removed if the procedure is to be long lasting. Some of these methods are more reliable than others, but laser hair removal will still give the best results.
