It is a medical procedure that uses a concentrated laser light beam to remove unwanted hair from the body. The laser emits the light which is absorbed by the melanin in the hair. It converts the light energy into the heat that damages the hair follicles which produce hair. As a result, future hair growth is inhibited or delayed.
Laser hair removal is performed with a handheld laser instrument. Your doctor will press the instrument on your skin area which needs to be treated. A cooling gel may be used to protect your skin from the possible side effects (depending on the treatment area). When the laser is activated by your doctor, it will reach to the hair follicles through your skin. The intense heat of the laser beam damages the hair follicles inhibiting hair growth.
You may feel a little discomfort like a warm pinprick or cold sensation because of the cooling gel or device. The length of the procedure depends on the treatment area. Laser hair removal at a small area like the upper lip area takes a few minutes. Treating a large body part like back may take more than one hour. Both the patient and the doctor performing laser treatment wear special goggles to protect their eyes from the laser light.
Preparations to do before the treatment
Choose a board-certified doctor specialized in cosmetic surgery and dermatology and having experience in laser hair removal.
Consult the laser hair removal professional and ask him/her that the procedure is appropriate for you or not.
Avoid sun exposure 6 weeks before treatment and make sure to use a good sunscreen daily.
Don’t remove your hair with other hair removal methods because waxing, electrolysis, and plucking can disturb your hair follicles so don’t use these methods 4 weeks before the treatment.
Your doctor may ask you to avoid blood-thinning medications if you are taking, before the laser hair removal because these medications can interfere with the procedure.
Shaving and trimming of the treatment area are recommended the day before the treatment. It removes hair from, the skin surface but it leaves the hair shaft below the skin surface intact.
Just after the laser hair removal procedure, you may notice swelling and redness for a few hours. You can apply ice to the treatment area to reduce mild discomfort. Rarely there may be a skin reaction, in that case, your doctor may apply a steroid cream. After laser hair removal until the treatment continues, avoid sun exposure and always use a good sunscreen daily.
Do not expect your hair to fall out immediately because it may take some days to a few weeks. You may feel like your hair growth is normal. Usually, repeated treatments are necessary because hair growth and hair loss cycle are natural. Laser hair treatment gives the best results when performed on the new growth stage hair follicles.
Results may vary depending on the person and treatment area and are tough to predict. Most people experience great results which last for several months and years. When hair regrows after laser hair removal usual are lighter in color in finer. Some people may require maintenance laser treatments for long term results. Make sure you follow all aftercare instructions given by your doctor.
It is very important to choose a reputed clinic with an expert team of doctors, staff and advanced types of equipments. Contourshyd.com offers the best hair removal treatments with guaranteed results. Our doctors are well experienced in laser hair removal treatments, our staff is very cooperative and caring. Our first priority is making our patients comfortable and safe about the treatment and providing the best satisfying results.
Laser hair removal treatment cost in India ranges between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 50000 depending on the treatment ara, hair texture, hair density, hair color, type of laser device, number of sessions required, city, and experience of the doctor, etc.