Laser Hair Removal Cost

Unwanted hair growing in different parts of the body has been a long standing problem for men and women alike. There are a lot of methods done to remove unwanted hair and one of the most innovative treatments out there are through laser hair removal and a lot of people are raving about laser hair removal results.

Laser hair removal is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to be an effective way to permanently decrease any unwanted hair. It is also very convenient because treatments, especially when dealing with small areas, can be treated in just 10 minutes or so then patients can already return to normal activities right after.

Laser hair removal results vary from patient to patient and if done correctly, may leave skin smooth and soft after each laser hair removal. Some treatments require multiple sessions before laser hair removal results are seen, they are only necessary only once a year or less. Good candidates of laser hair removal can experience beautiful and long lasting results.

However there are factors that may affect laser hair removal results. They are:

• Hair Color – hair color can greatly determine the effectiveness of your laser hair removal results. The best type of hair color for laser hair treatments are people having dark colored hairs. Dark colored hairs tend to be coarser and contain the most pigmentation which allows the light of the laser to be absorbed well. Medium colored hairs are easier to treat than light colored hairs but the latter is the most difficult to treat because light colored hairs contain phemelianin pigments that makes them less able to absorb the light of the laser and would require more procedures, time, and money to treat. There are also white or grey hairs which are almost impossible to treat because it contains no pigmentation therefore cannot absorb the light of the laser.
• Hair Cycle – The hair grows in cycles and not all of the hair has the same cycle. Laser hair removal treatment is done during the anagen phase (the active growth) of the hair. No matter how big or small the treatment area of the skin may be, the hairs on that area may be on different cycles therefore you may almost need multiple sessions of treatments before desired result is achieved.
• Skin type – Another factor that greatly determines the effectiveness of your laser hair removal result is your skin type. Light skinned people are the best candidates for laser hair removal treatment. People having medium colored skin will have results based on what their hair colors are. People having dark skin are the most difficult to treat and would usually require treatments done by a practitioner with greater expertise.
• External Factors – Other external factors like having herpes, got tanned before the laser treatment and history of scarring can also play a role. You should discuss all of this to your practitioner.

As stated earlier best laser hair removal results can be achieved by people with light skin, dark hair and with is not suffering from any external factors, though recent advancements in technology are making it possible for the people not under this category to have the same laser hair removal results. It is always important to consult with your practitioner first about your concerns before undergoing any type of treatment. Always remember that laser hair removal results vary from person to person and like any other medical procedure comes with it its own risks and dangers.