An Overview of Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is an excellent way of removing unwanted hair. This is accomplished by sending a light beam of a specific wavelength onto the skin from the laser. The beam of light is sent through a hand piece into the skin, where it attacks the darker pigmentation of the hair follicle. This causes damage and destruction to the hair follicle without damaging the skin tissues around it.
The alexandrite laser used in this office is very versatile and can be used on many different types of hair. It is able to focus on large areas and is very easy to customize. However, it is not an effective treatment for people with white, gray, red or platinum blonde hair. People that have these hair colors do not have pigments in their hair to absorb the energy from the laser. Laser hair removal works best on people with light skin and dark hair.
Although laser hair removal is considered safe, it is important to have your treatments done by an experienced, licensed professional. Laser hair removal is an excellent alternative to other types of hair removal and should seriously be considered by those who are troubled by excessive hair growth.
