Laser Hair Removal is by far the most effective and quick treatment for the removal of unwanted hair today. Other methods like thermolysis, electrolysis and blend (which is a blend of both thermolysis and electrolysis) are far more time consuming, painful, require more sessions and in effect cost much more. Hence if you feel the need to get unwanted hair removed or reduced permanently, a Laser Hair Removal Clinic is where you should be headed.
A visit to a qualified dermatologist is the first step towards laser hair removal. The dermatologist determines your skin type and its pigmentation. Types of skin and hair color are the primary elements on which the intensity and result of laser treatment is based. Though the system is most effective for persons who have light skin and dark hair, it can be used on persons with darker skin too.
The procedure for laser treatment is simple but should be performed by experienced professionals. The patient is made to wear eye protection consisting of an opaque covering or goggles. The area to be treated is shaved and a coolant is applied liberally as the laser is activated. The size or the area to be treated will determine the cost and the number of laser pulses required. The laser energy is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. A percentage of the follicles are instantaneously and permanently disabled with each treatment. The number of laser hair removal sessions required is dependent on many factors such as thickness of hair, skin color, sensitivity etc. Usually thicker hair are more effectively and quickly removed compared to finer hair. No anesthesia is generally used.
Laser treatment may cause redness in the area where therapy has been performed. At times, the affected skin darkens in color. However, these changes are short lived and the skin recuperates slowly. If the redness or rashes persist, visit your doctor again.
Following is a detailed explanation of the various laser hair removal technologies available today. Choose the one that suits your skin the best.
- The Ruby Laser
Length: 694nm
Advantages: Absorbed very well by the melanin pigment in hair. Thus very effective for fine and light hair. Disadvantages: Because melanin is present in the skin as well, the Ruby laser is not recommended for patients with darker skin, including tanned skin. High power consumption. Slow repetition rate. Small spot size.
Comments: Ruby lasers have become less popular for laser hair removal in recent years. - The Alexandrite Laser
Length: 755nm.
Advantages: Large (up to 18mm) spot size. High repetition rate. Very fast hair removal laser. Suitable for rapid treatment of large body areas in patients with light to olive complexion.
Disadvantages: Not suitable for dark skin.
Comments: Alexandrite and the Diode laser (below) are the most widely used laser for hair removal. - The Diode Laser
Length: 800-808nm.
Advantages: Longer wavelength allows deep penetration into the skin and safety for darker skin types. Large spot size. Fast repetition rate. Allows rapid treatment of large body areas.
Disadvantages: Less effective for lighter and finer hair.
Comments: The most widely used Laser Hair Removal Technology today. - Nd:YAG
Length: 1064nm
Advantages: Can be safely used for all skin types, including tanned skin. Large spot size. Fast repetition rate. Large areas can be treated quickly.
Disadvantages: Less effective for fine and light hair. More discomfort during treatment than the other hair removal laser technologies.
Comments: Best suited for dark skinned persons. For fair skins, the other lasers will provide better results.
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