When it comes to body hair removal, a laser hair removal treatment is by far the most effective and permanent method available. In order to understand this procedure further, listed below we have the top 5 questions and answers about laser hair removal.

1. How does laser hair removal work?

A laser hair removal treatment uses specially designed laser to heat the hair follicles and render them inactive. The energy from the lasers used is absorbed by the pigment in the hair shaft otherwise known as melanin and any subsequent hair that grows from this hair follicle will be much lighter in colour. After a number of treatments many people find that their laser hair removal treatments have produced permanent hair removal results.

2. Can anyone have laser hair removal carried out?

Although skin colour and type will affect laser hair removal, current technologies and lasers allow for more skin tones to have access to laser hair removal. Most clinics will make a decision on a case-by-case basis to ensure that each client is an ideal client for this treatment. The laser works best when the contrast between skin tone and hair colour is most drastic. For those with less contract, ex. fair skin and light hair or dark skin and dark hair, it may require more treatments to reap the rewards of semi-permanent hair removal.

3. What areas of the body can I have laser hair removal on?

Laser hair removal can be carried out on almost every part of the body except the eye area. This treatment is suitable for both men and women and the most common areas treated are the upper lip, underarms, bikini area, legs, chest, back, and face.

4. What makes laser hair removal so popular?

The main reason behind the popularity of laser hair removal has to be the permanent hair removal results that can be achieved. A laser hair removal treatment is also virtually pain free and when compared with other body hair removal options such as shaving, plucking and waxing there really is no comparison.

5. Are there any side effects?

The only side effect that you may be likely to experience after a laser hair removal treatment is a slight reddening of the skin. This usually lasts for approximately 20 minutes but will depend on your skin sensitivity.

If you are considering laser hair removal or simply have more questions, please reach out to one of our skin experts and book a FREE consultation at one of our clinics.