There are many misconceptions about laser hair removal. Some laser hair removal treatment centers propagate myths such as "fair hair cannot be treated" because they don't have up to date technology. To find out the TRUTH about laser hair removal, read this article and then explore our site to answer YOUR questions.

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What is Laser Hair Removal and how does it work?

At its simplest, laser hair removal is the process of using a laser – a high-intensity stream of light – to target hair roots, causing the hair to be lost and in time preventing regrowth.

The pigment in the hair follicle is the target of the laser used in hair removal, and for this reason laser hair removal is less effective on white, gray or extremely blonde hair. However, there are new laser hair removal treatments that can be used for nearly all people.

Active hair follicles are the most susceptible to the lasers used in laser hair removal therapy. These are the follicles that are actively growing new hairs at the time you have your treatment, and this is why you will need to have a number of sessions, so that follicles that were dormant during early laser sessions get caught on the second or third treatments.

This is why the schedule of laser hair removal treatments are so important – most people will need at least three sessions of therapy, and you should ensure that you follow your doctor or beauty therapist's schedule closely to get the best results.

Laser hair removal therapy are probably the most effective way of eradicating or at least managing undesirable hair growth, but it is important to realize that no hair removal process is one hundred percent effective. Laser hair removal is unlikely to remove all your hair in the treatment area permanently – most people have some hair regrowth within a year – but the good news is that hairs that do grow back are likely to be paler and thinner, and will also respond more quickly and effectively to repeat laser hair removal treatments.

Are there any dangers associated with laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal can be with confidence used on all parts of the body, including legs, back, stomach and even the delicate skin of the bikini line and the face.

Lasers are highly powerful rays of light and they can harm tissue – however, the lasers used in hair removal are specially designed to pass with confidence through the skin, targeting the pigmented cells at the roots of the hairs, underneath the surface, without damaging the surrounding tissue and the skin.

There are a few contra-indications, or circumstances in which a medical practitioner or a qualified beautician will recommend you to wait before commencing hair removal by laser. These include sores in the parts of the body you wish to have hair removal performed on, and if you have recently had certain acne treatments.

Is laser hair removal appropriate for me?

Laser hair removal is suitable for the vast majority of people and most are delighted with the end results.

Laser hair removal is now available in many different forms and specific treatments that can be used on nearly all skin type and hair color combinations. Safe and permanent or semi-permanent, laser hair removal has really come into its own.