Saturday, March 9, 2013

Permanent Hair Reduction With Laser Hair Removal

By Albert Arce


It can be a chore to get rid of unwanted body hair. Hair removal methods that are commonly done are tiresome work and they don't even last for long. It is quite painful and even messy to wax, but the effect can last from a few days to a couple of weeks. Shaving, on the other hand, 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 inflame the skin and cause chicken skin rash, 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 methods.

Laser hair removal has been present for a while now, and has even acquired quite a following in the cosmetic industry. It's a popular hair removal means mainly because it provides results. Its effect is long-lasting, the procedure itself takes only a couple of seconds, and it's deemed harmless. It can cover almost all body areas, including the face, legs, armpits, chest, and back.

What precisely is it and how does it work? Laser hair removal, plainly put, uses highly concentrated light and beams it into the hair follicles to kill them. Using selective photothermolysis (SPTL), which corresponds specific wavelength of light and pulse duration, it concentrates the effect on its target and avoids causing damages on the surrounding tissues. The dark objects in the skin, specifically the hair follicles, absorb the laser energy, leaving the lighter hued skin unharmed.

It may not work successfully on some patients, though. The best mixture for this type of hair removal technique is dark hair and light skin. It is not ideal for patients with light, white, or grey hair, or those with very dark skin colour. Patients may also feel slight sting during the procedure. The sting is akin to the sharp snap of a rubber on the skin, though it still depends on the type of machine used and the sensitivity point of the patient. It's tolerable, but it can cause momentary soreness around the area. A simple application of topical ointment can cure the tenderness.

Though a really effective method, laser hair removal doesn't permanently get rid of hair, as opposed to what some people assert. The hair can still grow back some time following the last treatment. It is best described as a permanent hair reduction method as it can permanently decrease the total number of body hair following several sessions.

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




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