A
laser can treat large areas of the body in a short
amount of time, which totally beats out the tedious and
sometimes painful process of electrolysis.
It is an outpatient procedure with no downtime. However,
several treatments are needed because hair grows in
three distinct cycles.
- First, the active or growth cycle (anagen); next
- The
dormant cycle (catagen) and, finally,
- The
fall-out or shedding cycle (telogen).
Laser hair
removal is most effective during the anagen or growth
cycle. Your hair is at different stages all the time, so
the procedure must be repeated to “capture” hair when it
is in the growth phase.
The pigment in
the hair follicle absorbs the laser light and converts
the light to heat. The heat, in turn, damages the
follicle and destroys its ability to re-grow. So you can
see that in the right hands and with the right tools,
the procedure can be very effective.
It’s important
to remember that not all lasers and not all
practitioners are the same. If you routinely need to
remove hair in the “old fashioned method,” it is time to
investigate laser hair removal. This may be the answer
you have been looking for.
Call now to
make an appointment. This technique is good for
underarms, face, the bikini line, legs, back and most
other skin surfaces.
