Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove hair. A pulsing light beam goes through the skin, where it hits the hair follicle and destroys it. Laser hair removal works best on people with darker hair. The laser targets dark pigment, called melanin, in hair.
Benefits
You may choose to undergo laser hair removal if you do not like the appearance of hair on some part of your body or if you have problems with ingrown hairs. Your skin will be smoother and you won't have to worry about shaving or waxing.
Treatment Options and Costs
Cost is determined per treatment area of desired hair removal. For example, for underarm removal, the number of treatments recommended is six at $350 a treatment and a total cost of $ 2,100. For the majority of laser hair removal treatments, the national average is $350 per treatment and the average number of treatments is four. Prices will vary based on geographic area and clinician. Most often you can purchase a package or multiple treatments at once, which lowers your overall cost.
Treatment Time Frame
The time frame of treatment depends on the cycle of your hair growth and how close the hair follicles are to each other. These factors, combined with the size of the area of removal and number of treatments required, dictates the overall time for completion.
Experience Matters
Be sure to have a physician or a clinician in a physician's office perform your procedure. Ask your primary physician to recommend someone. To minimize any risk of burning or scarring, choose someone who is medically trained in laser and is licensed. Verify that she has taken classes offered by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Laser and Medicine.
Considerations
You need to find out if any medications you are taking create photosensitivity. You must commit to wearing sun protection and avoid tanning before and after treatments.
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