There is a
constant battle being fought all the time in our own homes. It's the
battle against unwanted hair. No matter how many times we break out
our tweezers, razor blades, or wax, we just can't seem to keep it
away. If this sounds like every week at your how, it might be time to
explore other options, such as laser hair removal. But before you do
you should know all the facts about the procedure. So, here are some
of the most important facts to think about.
It's
Not a One-Time Solution to the Problem
One thing
that you definitely need to understand about laser hair removal is
that it isn't a one-time solution. Yes, it might kill some hair
follicles the first time, but it's unlikely to kill all of them. It
might just damage them slightly. That means that the hair can grow
back, but it should take quite a while. In order to get the best
results and keep it away as long as possible, it's usually
recommended that each patient have a series of 3 or more treatments.
Once that series is done, you may be able to go for long periods of
time without having more, but eventually you may want to repeat the
process.
Considering
the Costs
The next
obvious thing to consider is the ongoing costs. Every procedure costs
money, and you may need to have the procedure repeated multiple
times. Granted, you could go months or years without treatment after
the initial series, but those costs still need to be considered. When
you are making those calculations, just remember what you'll be
saving. That includes time saved that you would have otherwise spent
waxing or shaving. It also includes money saved on other hair removal
products and devices. So, it's easy to see how the costs of laserhair treatment can be offset.
How the
Actual Hair Removal Process Works
If you
aren't sure why a laser procedure can do a better job of removing
hair than anything you'd do at home, the answer is simple. It works
by zapping hair follicles. Those are essentially the roots of each
individual hair. You see, hair is a lot like a carrot or any other
vegetable that grows underground. A bit of it shows above the
surface, but a lot of it lies beneath. As the laser heats up, the
hair you can see on the surface is zapped away, but so is the hair
that you can't see, which stays below the surface of the skin.
That extra
penetration and targeting of the roots is the reason that this
procedure can be so effective. The hair should stay away longer,
since it will need that extra time to regrow all the way up from the
root. Of course, it can also be a great procedure because it may kill
some hair follicles, preventing that hair from ever coming back at
all.
The
Targeting System Isn't Always Perfect
A final
thing to consider is that the targeting system used during the
procedure isn't always perfect. It tends to be much better at
targeting hair when the patient has light skin, since it looks for
darker areas. So, if you are not a light-skinned, dark-haired person,
you might have a harder time finding a specialty laser designed for
your skin and hair type. Nevertheless, the hunt may be well worth it
in the end.
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