Laser hair removal is considered among the most effective and long-term methods of hair removal. Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that destroys the roots of hair using a concentrated beam of light. During treatment, the laser absorbs through the skin into individual hair follicles, damaging the follicle itself and ceasing its ability to grow back. Laser hair removal can be an effective way to banish unsightly hair from the face, underarms, bikini line, legs, back, and other areas.

If you’re sick of frequent waxing, sugaring, shaving, or tweezing treatments to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be beneficial for these reasons…

It’s effective
Laser hair removal can provide a permanent solution for unsightly hair on areas considered embarrassing, such as the upper lip, back, or face. Patients who desire permanent hair removal report that hair will not typically grow back after an average of 4 to 7 laser hair removal sessions. And with each session, hair becomes lighter and finer in texture.

It’s precise
Another benefit of laser hair removal is its preciseness. For example, if you want hair removed in a small area (i.e., between the eyebrows or across the upper lip), the highly concentrated laser is able to target a fairly small area and destroy coarse hair without damaging the surrounding skin.

It’s fast
Lastly, if you’re frustrated by lengthy tweezing, sugaring, or waxing sessions to remove unwanted hair, you’ll be impressed by the speed of laser hair removal. Once the laser is concentrated on an area, it’s able to destroy multiple hairs simultaneously. For instance, laser hair removal can treat the upper lip in approximately a few seconds.

But a few notes of laser hair removal caution…

Always get laser hair removal by a professional
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that demands the proper training and expertise of a professional technician to avoid injury (i.e., burns). Always ask to see the credentials of the technician performing your laser hair removal treatment.

Prior to treatment
Avoid sun exposure both before and after your laser hair removal treatment as it lessens effectiveness and can cause skin discoloration and irritation after a treatment. Also, hair must be visible for effective treatment, so avoid hair removal (i.e., tweezing) at least 6-weeks prior to treatment.

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