Common Questions About Laser Hair Removal
Are you wondering if laser hair removal is right for you? We can help you determine whether you are an ideal candidate for laser hair removal by answering some of the most commonly asked questions about laser hair removal. By the time you re done reading you will know all you need to know and more about laser hair removal, and will be able to make an educated choice.
Laser Hair Removal Questions & Answers
QUESTION: How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
ANSWER: Unlike electrolysis or tweezing that only gets one at a time the laser is guided by a beam of light that searches for a mass of hair follicles deep beneath the skin that disables or even destroys the root. The laser beam will only target the hair follicles not the surrounding skin. During the process the skin is usually cooled with a gel or cream to make the experience more comfortable. The laser will destroy hair that is in the active growth phase. About 85% of our hair is in that phase at any given time.
QUESTION: What Kinds Of Lasers Are Used?
ANSWER: There are currently several types of lasers that have been approved by the FDA. Each will have a their own advantages and disadvantages. You can read more out each one in our types of laser hair removal section. Here is a list of them
- The Ruby Laser
- The Alexandrite Laser
- The ND Yag Laser
- The Diode Laser
QUESTION: Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
ANSWER: Every person is different and will have a unique reaction to the laser. There are different lasers that will give different results for each person. With each treatment the hair should reduce. Ask your specialist about which is best for you.
QUESTION: Will My Insurance Cover Laser Hair Removal?
ANSWER: Laser hair removal is a elective procedure so it is an out of pocket expense.
QUESTION: Is Laser Hair Removal Safe?
ANSWER: Although the FDA has approved laser hair removal as a safe means of hair reduction. Be sure that when you are selecting a clinic and/or practitioner please check to see that their equipment is sterile and that the facility is clean. You can do so by checking for reviews online or ask anyone that you may know who has been there before.
QUESTION: What Are The Side Effects Of Laser Hair Removal?
ANSWER:It is very common for patients to leave the session with a bit of a temporary rash or "sunburn-like" reaction. For most people any skin discoloring will vanish fairly quickly, leaving no side effects. It should be noted that a small number of people have reported permanent skin discoloring or blotchiness in the area that was treated. You should to listen to your doctor or practitioner very carefully and use any post- treatment creams or ointments as directed.
There maybe many methods to removing unwanted hair such as shaving or plucking, however the use of a laser is the only permanent method of hair reduction. Plus, you can treat a large area of the skin with a laser at once, which makes the procedure much faster and even more cost-effective.