Laser It, Forget It!

For a generation obsessed with getting rid of unwanted hair, effective laser hair removal is the need of the hour. If you are looking at cost-effective methods, then lasers are definitely not for you. But if long term results are to be monitored, then, an effective laser hair removal procedure should be on your priority list. Lasers have a two-fold demand; they demand a decent amount of money and loads of patience.

The furore begins with choosing the right dermatologist who will handle the procedure. An effective laser hair removal can only be successful if you know you are in the right hands. The dermatologist will go on to asking you several questions and acquire certain details even before the procedure gets started. You can judge that he is efficient by the questions and details he needs. The standard advice will be given by all in that sense; that not all of the hair will get erased at one go; there are several cycles hair goes through in its growth and re-growth process that enables complete and effective laser hair removal.

Here are some of the risks and expectations that can help you gauge your session, should you choose to use lasers for the removal of unwanted hair.

Risks

The risks are varied and depend on the type of skin, hair colour, the plan you choose and your disciplined adherence to the pre and post-treatment instructions.

Irritation of the Skin

Lasers can bring about some part of skin irritation for super sensitive skin types. Some discomfort, possible redness and some amount of swelling are the common side effects. While any and all of these signs tend to disappear soon, if that doesn’t happen then you will need another consultation with your doctor.

Pigmentation

An effective laser hair removal may either lighten or darken your skin. At best, these changes are rather temporary. The important thing to bear in mind is the avoidance of the sun at all times. Sun exposure can damage the treatment and ruin it badly.

Rarely, laser hair removal can cause blistering, crusting, scarring or other changes in skin texture. Other rare side effects include greying of treated hair or excessive hair growth around treated areas, particularly on darker skin.

Doctors often suggest and recommend certain dos and don’ts while you go about preparing for your hair removal. This can include a gamut of things such as:

Stay clear of the Sun

Avoid the sun at all costs. Even if you need to step out, avoid exposing the skin to the sun before and after the treatment. Preferably apply a good sunscreen, something that ranges from SPF 30 and above.

Handling your skin

Avoid any creams during this time. Creams available in the market can do more damage than good at this stage.

Don’t resort to other hair removal methods

Waxing or plucking hair at this stage could be hazardous. Even with the greatest tendency, you are likely to damage the treatment once you resort to other methods.

Shaving

Continuing on the above-mentioned point, avoid shaving the treated area. It’s best to get this done before beginning the laser procedure. Shaving can steer clear of hair above the skin but can damage the patches of laser, sometimes scarring your face too.

Lasers are a great option if you are genuinely interested in getting rid of unwanted hair. The procedure can take up to 12 to even 16 weeks depending on the history of your growth and other factors. For each treatment, you are provided with special glasses and needs to be done by expert hands who known how to handle the session. 

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