Laser hair removal
Laser hair is the most popular cosmetic procedure. It is done to remove unwanted hair from any part of the body such as the face, chest, arms, and legs. Both men and women opt for this procedure.
Laser light is a highly concentrated beam of electrons or energy that penetrates the skin and affects the hair follicles, that is hair hair-growing cells. It is a non-invasive technique.
The is a particular wavelength for the particular laser types. These fixed wavelengths target the pigment in the shaft of the hair follicle, in turn, generates heat. This heat destroys the hair follicle and inhibits hair growth.
Nevertheless, it may take sittings to achieve significant hair reduction. This is because the laser affects only actively growing hair follicles. As different hair follicles are at different stages of the life cycle, in order to get all the hair affected by the lasers it may take many treatments to provide significant hair reduction. It may also need some maintenance sessions.
- Anybody who requires long-term hair removal results.
- Those who need other alternatives for hair removal.
- Any part of the body, with unwanted hair can be removed.
How is the procedure done?
It is done as a patient procedure. The treatment begins with cleansing the particular area planned for laser hair removal. Then we use a numbing gel so that your skin becomes numb and does not feel anything. After applying you will be advised to wait at least 30 to 40 mins because it is the time taken for the gel to act. This procedure might take about 30 min to an hour to work depending on the area to be treated.
The treatment is done inside a dedicated room and you will be advised to wear laser-protection eyeglasses. When the laser is used you might hear the laser working and some beep sounds come. As the laser removes hair by vaporizing, small plumes of smoke that have a sulfur-like smell may come. The duration depends on the area to be addressed.
How long your treatment lasts depends on the size of the area being treated. The upper lip takes minutes whereas if you are having a large area like the back or legs treated, your treatment may last more than an hour.
How many sittings the laser removal might require?
Most patients require 2 to 6 laser treatments according to their hair type. Also it depends what type of lasers are used for treating.
There are different types of laser machines available ranging from 6 lakhs to 40 lakhs, hence there is a large variation in the quality of the results.you can ask your doctor about it.
After treatment, most patients will see no hair on their treated skin for months to even years.However, even if it grows back it tends to be milder.
Side effects of laser hair removal?
A few common side effects that can occur are,
- Redness
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Skin discoloration
- Photosensitivity- skin reaction on exposure to the
These will resolve and your doctor will treat you effectively.
After procedure care.
- Skin could be red, sensitive and sunburned. Redness, swelling, itching or stinging may last for a few days.
- Cleanse the area two to five times a day as advised by the doctor.
- Use an ice facial mask every fifteen minutes for the first day.
- Use any moisture cream twice a day.
- Avoid any local facial treatment care.
- Avoid smoke.
- Sun protection is a must.Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30, as advised by your doctor.
About creas
Creas Aesthetic Center is one of the leading cosmetic centers known for offering world-class cosmetic surgery in Coimbatore. Dr. Senthil Kumar is one of the best cosmetologists in Coimbatore and is known for his experience and expertise in offering cosmetic surgeries. If you are looking for the best place to undertake Laser Hair Removal in Coimbatore, Creas Aesthetic Center is your go-to cosmetic surgery clinic.
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