Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is removing hair from any chosen area of the body by literally using a laser beam. It works by stunting grow of the hair follicle with heat generated by a highly focused, high intensity beam of light. What is amazing about laser hair removal is that the procedure is virtually painless for long lasting results.

One of the great things about laser hair removal is the relative safety when compared to other forms of cosmetic enhancement procedures. The laser does not penetrate past the top layer of your skin and when it is zapping away at hair, the surrounding tissue is left unharmed.

Depending on the area of the body to be treated and the level of sensitivity in that particular area, patients have reported sensations ranging from tingling to a warm soothing feeling.

In comparison to shaving nicks in the skin or waxing, the level of pain generated by laser hair removal is well worth the money. Not to mention the difference between temporary solutions and long-term removal.

As far as treatment goes, a single session can last anywhere from fifteen minutes to forty-five minutes depending on the size of the area. And in many cases, multiple sessions are required as follow-up.

After the first treatment, it is typically reported that the hair re-grows 80% thinner. The area that is being treated then proceeds to re-grow thinner until no re-growth is left. Follow up sessions are usually a month apart for two to eight months.

It is difficult to estimate the cost of laser hair removal because of the wide variability of individual circumstances. It depends on how hard to reach the area is, what the doctor charges for the service, and the number of repeat sessions required.

Clinics use a wide variety of methods to price the treatment and it is up to you to ask how the bill will be determined, and to get a quote for the procedure. In the long-run, many patients find that the money for laser hair removal is well worth the benefits of never having to shave or wax the same area ever again.