Laser Hair Removal Permanently Removes Unwanted Hair - By: Dave Stringham

Many people, men as well as women, want to get rid of their facial or body hair and are tired of having to shave to get rid of it. Even with shaving most people do not get the results they would like. There are several temporary solutions to this problem, but there is only one permanent solution. That solution is laser hair removal.

Laser Hair Removal by a board certified plastic surgeon is an option for those who have unwanted facial or body hair. The laser works by creating a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissues. The hair pigment then absorbs this light and turns it into heat, damaging and weakening the hair follicle. The result is a dramatic reduction in hair re-growth and quality. Some plastic surgeons use a brand new, state-of-the-art Candela GentleLase machine that delivers outstanding results.

The laser session can take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour depending on the areas to be treated. The hairs should be about 1/8 on an inch in length at the time of the treatment session. The hair will be immediately burned off by the laser, although some hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall off. The use of a topical anesthetic is optional. You will most likely need more than one treatment session to get rid of all your hair completely. This is because hair grows in several stages that are spread out over a period of time. With each treatment the patient will have fewer hairs, and existing hairs will be thinner and lighter. Most people require multiple treatments for optimal results, as the process is only effective when the hair follicle is in active growth phase.

After the procedure, a cooling gel or ice pack may be applied to the skin to soothe the treated area. There will be some redness to the treated area for about 30 minutes to 2 hours. Sun exposure should be avoided before and after the treatment, and sunblock should be applied to the treated areas when going outdoors. Post-procedure it is vital that you follow the instructions given to you by your plastic surgeon.

The risks involved with laser hair removal are minimal. Although rare, bruising, hyperpigmentation, scabbing or blistering may occur, but should disappear with time. The best way of avoiding any complications is to carefully follow your doctor's instructions, especially with regards to sun exposure.

About the Author

Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Pasadena, California and cosmetic surgery procedures such as liposuction, laser hair removal, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, rhytidectomy, rhinoplasty, and otoplasty.

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