The Pros And Cons Of Laser Hair Removal

By Albert Arce


It can be a drag to get rid of unwanted body hair. Hair removal means that are commonly done are tiresome work and they don't even last for long. It's rather painful and even messy to wax, but the effect can last from a few days to a few weeks. Shaving, meanwhile, only lasts for a few hours before the hair begins to grow back. As for pulling the hair out, it's just too much work. It can even irritate the skin and cause chicken skin spot, or the condition when the skin becomes swollen and bumpy. Perhaps you'd want to try laser hair removal if you're not happy with these means.

Laser hair removal is a popular means largely because it delivers long-lasting results. It has gathered quite a following in the aesthetic industry in the recent years. deemed safe, the procedure only takes a few seconds. It can also cover almost all face and body parts, including the underarms, legs, and chest and back.

How exactly does laser hair removal work? Simply put, it emits highly concentrated light into the hair follicles to kill them. Using selective photothermolysis (SPTL), it matches specific wavelength of light and pulse duration. This enables the laser to focus the effect on its target and avoid causing harm on the surrounding tissues. It can zap several hair follicles at the same time without harming the skin because only the dark stuff in the skin, which are the hair follicles, attract the laser energy, leaving the lighter coloured skin intact.

This works best with dark hair and fair skin mixture, however. It may not work successfully on patients with light, white, or grey hair or with really dark skin colour. Patients may also expect minor sting during the procedure. The sting, determined by the kind of machine used and the sensitivity point of the skin, can be compared to the sharp snap of a rubber band on the skin. Although tolerable, it can cause momentary tenderness around the area, which can be cured by simple application of topical balm.

While laser hair removal is a truly effective technique, it doesn't permanent get rid of hair, as opposed to what some people state. It is best described as a permanent hair reduction method as hair can still grow back a while following the last treatment. It can, nevertheless, permanently decrease the total number of body hair after several sessions.

The procedure can be done in relaxed locations, like mall spas and clinics, but it must be carried out by a licensed professional. Have your laser hair removal done in a reputable clinic in Singapore. Most aesthetic clinics in Singapore also provide other aesthetic and medical treatments, like remove pigmentation marks from the face and other body parts and Zeltiq Singapore slimming procedures.




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