The Process Of Laser Hair Removal Boca Raton

By David Hamilton


Laser hair removal is a procedure that is non-invasive and convenient for reducing hairs permanently or removing them. The procedure leaves the skin looking much silkier and smoother than if such treatments as waxing or electrolysis were used. It also is gentler and is able to treat bigger areas effectively. This also happens without much discomfort. In considering laser hair removal Boca Raton residents should know what is involved.

The treatment is used for removing hairs from body parts like the legs, face, armpits and forearm. For the best outcomes, one should have darker hairs and lighter skin. There however are lasers that will work well on dark hairs and dark skins. Use of lasers never works effectively for grey hairs, fine blond hairs or in women suffering from hormonal problems. In addition, if you have a few coarse hairs, the most cost effective option would be electrolysis.

Before going for the procedure, it is fundamental to know what is involved. Lasers used emit specific beams of light which targets melanin. They are also targeted at hair follicles. It is melanin that gives skin its color. Beams of light pass through skin and will be absorbed by melanin that is within follicles. This explains why best results are achieved in those with darker hairs than color of skin.

One will need to go for several sessions for the best outcomes. At any given time, there is a percentage of hairs that will be at their resting phase and not the growth phase. The lasers are never effective on resting hairs. This is the reason a number of treatments will be necessary. More treatments are able to be done as more hairs appear. Because of variation in number of hairs during the resting phase, some body parts respond more rapidly, with others taking longer.

The procedure costs is something that should be carefully considered. A single treatment of lips or the chin costs anything between 200 and 400 dollars. The exact charges will depend on a number of factors, most importantly number of hairs. A number of treatments will be required, which further pushes the costs up. A larger area costs more to treat.

There are people who wonder if the procedure is painful or uncomfortable. There usually is some mild discomfort as treatment progresses but most patients find it tolerable. For easing the discomfort, topical numbing creams are used. However, the crams must not be applied to areas larger than the size of the hands. There are some laser treatment centers which handle discomfort using cooling machines.

After the first 3 to 7 sessions of treatment, most people report that they have met their expectations. In some cases, the hairs will disappear and the skin and remaining hairs become lighter in color and softer. The hairs are not permanently removed however, which is something people seeking the treatment should know. Also, there are a few people who never respond to laser treatments.

The choice of the specialist to perform the procedure is key. There are hundreds to choose from. Recommendations and online information will come in handy.




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