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How does the diode hair removal laser get rid of my hair?
The laser uses gentle light to damage the hair follicle. This disables
the follicle from growing hair, which means that gradually over several
treatments, there is a permanent reduction in the amount of hair in that
area.
Is treatment with the laser safe?
Treatment is very safe for the skin. There are many advances in the laser
technology that make it one of the safest laser hair removal systems
available for all skin colors. There are no long-term health hazards
from light used in the laser. It has been used for decades in medicine,
surgery, and aesthetics without adversity.
What kind of results can I expect from laser treatment?
Each hair removal laser treatment will result in less hair coming back,
as well as hair growing progressively lighter in color, finer, and
slower
growing
with each treatment. It takes more than 1 treatment to affect all the
follicles growing in an area. Most people achieve satisfactory clearance
after 4-8 treatments, but individual results vary depending on medical
and genetic factors. Lighter colored hair may require more treatments
than darker colored hair.
How frequently do I need treatments?
The treatments are usually performed every 2-3 months, but this depends
on individual factors that your laser clinician will discuss with
you during consultation.
Does the treatment hurt?
The sensation is often described as "hot pinch" or "snapping" feeling.
The sensation only lasts for fraction of a second, and you may feel warmth
or a tingling sensation for a short time afterward. Most people tolerate
treatment without any topical anaesthetic cream, which may be used to
numb the skin from feeling sensation for very sensitive individuals.
What happens after each treatment?
Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people
return to work or normal activities immediately after treatment. The
treated area will "shed" some hairs over the next 3-4 weeks,
and you may experience a period of hairlessness in the area while you
wait for your next treatment.
Who should get laser treatment for hair removal?
Anyone who wants a solution to shaving, waxing, plucking, or electrolysis.
There are a few medical conditions that contraindicate people from
treatment which will be discussed with your clinician during consultation.
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