What exactly is laser hair removal?
In 1995 the Federal and Drug Administration approved laser hair removal but the idea of using a laser to remove unwanted hair from the body has been given close consideration since the early 1980's. The actual procedure occurs when using a high intensity light beam and focusing it specifically on hair that is in the growth stage. The laser then heats up the hair and targets the melanin in a hair follicle. When the light is absorbed at the root of the follicle during the growth stage of a hair's life it also absorbs an intense heat that destroys follicle at the root permanently.
Will laser hair removal work for my skin?
When the procedure was first introduced in the mid 90s, individuals with darker skin complexion were warned that this type of procedure could produce some unsightly scarring that could potentially be long-term. Well in ten years time there has been some huge leaps in technology and now the light emitting guns are extremely advanced. The light now only targets the follicle and the surface of skin is left unaffected and undamaged.
It's important to choose an experienced and qualified profession that uses the most advanced equipment and will perform the procedure with absolute precision. The professionals at the laser hair removal center should be absolutely sure what skin type you are and they should also disclose how many treatments that it should take to permanently remove your hair.
How much will this cost?
Most packages consist of six treatment's and the range of prices can go from $100 to $450 a treatment but as with anything quality goes down with price. The two factors that should weigh in on where you should go to receive your treatment is who you're comfortable with and what you can afford.
