Permanent Laser Hair Removal

Permanent laser hair removal is popularly used for permanent hair removal, as it is able to reduce hair growth over a wide area, making it efficient for treating large areas of the body. Follow-up treatments utilizing methods like electrolysis, can then be engaged to target and destroy isolated and/or finer hairs.

Permanent laser hair removal seeks to destroy the part of the hair below the skin. Traditionally, this is achieved through a variety of methods, such as plucking with tweezers or string, waxing, electrology, sugaring, and other epilation devices. These are considered permanent hair removal methods, although several sessions may be required for some of these methods to have long-lasting results.

Permanent laser hair removal, which uses lasers, and intense pulsed light treatment, which uses the xenon flash lamp, are probably the most popular current methods.

Permanent laser hair removal has its risks, such as skin tissue damage. For that matter, even temporary hair removal solutions may cause skin irritation or allergy. Medical problems may arise, so it is advisable to consult a doctor before committing to any permenent laser hair removal treatment. Doctor-supervised hair removal facilities are a sensible choice.

Permanent laser hair removal has become a very popular hair removal solution since it became commercially available in the mid 1990s. Its effectiveness depends on many factors, like skin type, hair color, history of hair removal measures, any prevailing medical conditions, accuracy of permanant laser hair removal program selected, experience of the technician, and so on.

Is permanent laser hair removal really permanent? Based on current technology, this is controversial because any laser light beam intended for topical use can only penetrate skin tissue two millimeters deep. The dermal papilla is the only appropriate target, as it is the only part of the hair shaft which can reproduce a new root system, and therefore a new hair shaft. The dermal papilla is located at a depth of 7-8 millimeters for coarse hair, which is beyond the reach of laser.

At most, 5% of hair in a given area can be removed in laser hair removal. Therefore, laser technicians are required by law to use the term "reduction" rather than permanent laser hair removal.

Arm yourself with plenty of information on laser hair removal to satisfy yourself that permanent laser hair removal is the best solution for you.