The Process Of Laser Hair Removal Boca Raton

By David Hamilton


Laser hair removal is a non-invasive and convenient method used to permanently reduce and remove unwanted hairs. This will leave the skin looking much smoother and silkier as to compared to when waxing or electrolysis is used. It is also a gentle method that treats large areas with effectiveness. This happens with less discomfort and no downtime. In considering laser hair removal Boca Raton residents need to be versed with the procedure.

The procedure is used to remove hairs from parts of the body such as the face, legs, forearm and armpits. The best people to be treated are those with darker hairs on lighter skins. However, there are lasers which work well with dark hairs on dark skins. It does not work very well for fine blond hairs, grey hairs or in women with hormonal problems. Also, for people with few, coarse hairs will be better off with electrolysis because of cost effectiveness.

One needs to understand what is involved for the treatment. Lasers will emit light beams which are targeted at melanin found in hairs. Lasers also target follicles which are the growth centers of hairs. Melanin is the material that gives skin and hairs their color. The laser beams pass through skin and will be absorbed by melanin in the follicles. Because of that operation of lasers, ideal candidates for treatment need to have hairs that are darker than skin color.

There is the need for a number of sessions to realize desirable outcomes. At any time, there will be some percentage of hairs which will be in their resting phase and which will not be growing. Lasers will not be useful for hairs that are in their resting phase. This is why many treatment sessions are needed. Subsequent treatments are scheduled as more hairs start to grow. Owing to variation of hairs that are in the resting phase, there are parts of the body that respond more rapidly than others.

Costs to be incurred will be an important factor to consider. A single session of treatment of the chin or lips can cost between 200 and 400 dollars. The exact amount is dependent on the number of hairs present. Because a number of sessions are required, the cost will be considerably high. If the treatment area is larger, it will be more costly to treat.

People seek to know whether the treatments are painful and how long they take. There might be some mild discomfort during treatment but majority of patients can tolerate it. To ease discomfort, there are topical numbing creams that are used during treatment. The cream must never be applied to an area that is larger than the hands. There are laser centers that use cooling machines.

After the initial 3 to 7 treatments, most people realize that their expectations have been met. In some instances, in addition to the hairs disappearing, they will become finer and lighter in color. Not all hairs are permanently eradicated. There is a small percentage of patients who are resistant to removal using lasers.

Choosing the right professional will be key. There are many specialists to choose from. The internet and recommendations are good ways to start.




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