Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure. Laser hair removal conveniently reduces hair growth. Depending on the area being treated, the process may take anywhere from several minutes to several hours. Laser hair removal replaces waxing, electrolysis, shaving and bleaching with minimal discomfort. The most common hair removal lasers use a low-energy laser beam. The beam passes through the skin of the patient. The pigment of the hair of the patient attracts the laser. The energy passes down the hair shaft and hair follicles that are in the active growth phase absorb it. The laser beam disables hair follicles in the deepest layer of the skin. In most cases, patients experience minimal pain and do not require anesthesia. Laser hair removal is a non-invasive, gentle technique that reduces undesirable hair from most parts of the body. The modern technique treats larger areas of the body effectively because it disables more than one hair at a time. Laser hair removal makes skin color and complexion uniform.