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Diode Laser Hair Removal
Lasers are considered as one of the fastest and safest way for hair reduction.
What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is the most common cosmetic procedure to remove excess hair from face, legs, chin, back, arm, underarms, and bikini line. This method of hair removal is used when you are tired of the temporary method of waxing, tweezing, and shaving.
Laser hair removal is a hair reduction method to get rid of that excess hair using laser light Diode lasers beaming highly concentrated light into hair follicles wherein the pigment absorbs the light destroying the hair.
Who can opt for laser hair removal treatment and what is the process?
It is suitable for dark or brow hair.
The process includes depending on the skin and the type of laser treatment you are opting for. Starts the procedure with the handheld laser instrument to your skin where cooling device and cool gel is applied on the tip of the instrument to protect the skin from the risk of the side effects.
Once the laser is activated the beam will pass through the skin to hair follicles and the intense heat generated will damage the hair follicles inhibiting hair growth. The skin is held tight and it is treated with the laser, removing the hair by vaporizing it causing smoke with sulphur like smell. During the treatment
there might be some discomfort of warm pinprick or sensation of cold because of the cooling device or gel.
Once the process is completed redness or swelling can be seen for the few hours after completion of the process but rare. Applying cooling get on the treated area can give the relief.
Follow-ups
1. No sun exposure is the first step to protect your skin. It is necessary to avoid direct sun or sun-bathing for 2 weeks post treatment.
2. Any other hair removal methods such as waxing or plucking the hairs must be avoided as it may destroy the skin and hair follicles.
3. Hot water shower may burn the skin; it is advised to take cool showers after the treatment.
4. Topical soothing cream is recommended to apply on the skin.
5. The best way to protect the skin is to exfoliate during the 4weeks after getting the treatment.
How long will the treatment last?
The treatment lasts depending upon the size of the area treated like for upper lips it may take few minutes whereas for back or legs treatment can last 30mins in one sitting however several sessions are required depending on the type of hair and skin colour. Most patients require between 6to 12sessions to get the complete process depending on the area.
The number of sessions include various parameters such as gender, which part of body being treated, skin colour, and coarseness of the hair. Coarse dark hair is easier to treat on light skin whereas men’s face requires more treatment to achieve the results.
There is the risk of burning, blistering, discoloration, redness, or scarring on the skin, it is very important to have this procedure done with qualified therapist.
There are chances of increase or decrease in the pigmentation in the areas of treatment hence it is necessary to apply sunscreen with SPF30 before and after the procedure regularly.
Pre and post home care
Pre care
Before starting off with the laser hair removal treatment one must limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for 4 weeks before starting the treatment.
Avoid sun exposure 6 weeks prior to the treatment as it makes laser hair removal treatment less effective.
No use of makeup/lotion/deodorant on the day of appointment.
Post care
After the treatment redness and bumps lasting for 2 hours are quite common for some skin type.
Avoid direct sun
Book an appropriate time for the follow up treatment