Looking at Laser Hair Reduction? Here are a few common questions and myths, addressed.

Excess facial and body hair does get in the way of our confidence and our social interactions. Considering the number of options available to get rid of unwanted facial and body hair we know it’s a struggle for most. 

Options for unwanted hair removal include plucking, shaving, camouflaging using bleach, waxing, hair removal creams, and epilation. Itching and ingrowths are common when you shave. Waxing can damage the protective lipid layer causing irritation and folliculitis. Depilatory creams are known to cause dermatitis and pigmentation.

Laser Hair Reduction is a longer-term, safer, treatment approved by the FDA. It is a painless procedure and the results are permanent. Let’s look at how it works.

How does Laser Therapy work?

Lasers emit a light at a specific wavelength that will be absorbed by the pigment of the hair follicle without damaging the skin around it. 

Is it permanent hair removal?

Most technologies provide for permanent hair reduction in hair growth 90% of the time. With the help of advancements in laser hair removal devices, treatments can now effectively reduce hair growth by 90% to 95%. Permanent hair reduction is the correct term to use and is defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment.

How many treatments are needed?

Typically, it will take six to eight treatments to achieve a full clear area

 

How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal

  • You should inform your dermatologist if you have any infections, drug intake, etc.
  • Hormonal evaluation to be completed
  • Get a skin and hair type assessment done as they determine the right laser and parameters.
  • Avoid hair epilation by plucking or waxing for 6 weeks before the procedure.
  • Sunscreens must be started 4 to 6 weeks before the procedure, especially on exposed areas.
  • Pre-procedure photographs, with due consent, to maintain a record for evaluation of treatment response will be taken
  • Shave the area just before the LASER session
How long is the Recovery Time?

For a day or two after the treatment, your skin will look and feel sunburned. Moisturisers and cool compresses can help. Your dermatologist may prescribe a steroid/antibiotic cream post procedure. Make sure to wear sunscreen for the following month to prevent temporary color changes in the skin.

 

Here are some myths related to laser therapy that we feel an absolute need to clear.

 

Ingrown Hair

Myth: Laser hair removal causes ingrown hair.

Fact: Ingrown hair may be really common after shaving or waxing but certainly not after a laser hair removal treatment. This treatment targets the hair follicles to reduce your body hair right from the roots. As the laser used in this service effectively destroys the hair bulb, your hair does not grow back. Laser therapy actually causes a decrease in ingrown hair.

 

Hair Growth

Myth: Laser hair removal increases the number of newly grown hair.

Fact: Our body hair grows in three phases out of which Anagen is the active growth phase. As laser hair removal targets the hair follicles in this phase, the amount of hair growth rather reduces with this service. The best part about laser hair removal is that your hair starts becoming thinner with every session!

 

Skin Damage And Burns

Myth: Laser hair removal is painful and damages your skin.

Fact: The technology used in laser hair removal treatments has advanced a lot over the years. This service directly targets your hair follicles without causing any damage to the surrounding area of your skin. The laser hair removal treatment at Velan uses US FDA approved laser light technology that does not harm your skin. Moreover, this procedure is performed by certified dermatologists at Velan. 

 

Number Of Sessions

Myth: Laser hair removal gives best results only in one session.

Fact: It is certainly possible for laser hair removal treatment to reduce your hair growth just in one sitting. However, if you wish to see long lasting results, a minimum of 6 sessions are recommended to obtain smooth, hair-free skin.

 

Other Damage

Myth: Laser hair removal causes damage to internal organs.

Fact: The laser used in this procedure penetrates only 1- 4 mm into your skin. Which is why, there is no chance for it to reach your internal organs let alone damage them.

 

Cost

Myth: Laser hair removal is very expensive.

Fact: It is obvious that an overall comparison may make you feel that laser hair removal is more expensive than the other temporary hair removal methods such as shaving or waxing. However, in the long run, laser hair removal will save you a lot of money.

 

Skin Type

Myth: Laser hair removal does not work on dark skin.

Fact: Be it dark skin or fair skin, this treatment is effective on any type of skin. The laser hair removal service at Velan makes use of US FDA approved laser light technology which is highly suitable and effective for Indian skin type.



Conclusion

Goodbye razor, hello laser! Life is too short to spend it in war with your facial hair. People often associate laser hair removal to be a painful procedure which will burn a hole in their pockets. Contrary to popular belief, as explained, Laser Hair Reduction(LHR) is a hassle free procedure for smooth, hairless skin.

 

#1. Treatments Don’t Take Long

Laser hair removal treatments are much quicker than you may expect. It takes around 20 minutes to perform treatment

 

#2. It Saves Time

Think about all of the times you have had to spend an extra ten or fifteen minutes in the shower shaving and then come to find you’ve missed spots and have to go back to fix it. With laser hair removal, you no longer have to spend time shaving or take appointments to get your hair waxed. 

 

#3. You Don’t Need to Grow Hair Between Treatments

Unlike with waxing, you can shave in between your treatments

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