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Today laser hair removal is the fastest-growing procedure in cosmetic dermatology. Women opt to remove unwanted hair from their chins or upper lips. They often wish to rid themselves of embarrassing bikini line or underarm hair, and to be freed from endless hours of shaving or waxing their legs. For men, laser has become a popular solution for excessive hair, generally on the face, parts of the neck, back and chest. Men will especially appreciate the diode laser’s ability to remove even the coarsest hair from relatively large body areas.
Diode laser hair removal is a non-invasive and effective approach which yields permanent hair reduction and long-term hair removal - anywhere on the face or body.
How does diode laser technology work?
Diode lasers are the most effective of all laser wavelengths for hair removal. The lasers eliminate unwanted hair by emitting a beam of light on to skin. Passing harmlessly through the skin, the light targets the pigment (melanin) within the hair follicle and hair shaft. As the follicles absorb this laser energy, they are disabled, and unable to produce new hair. The result: lasting hair removal with no downtime.
Does it hurt?
While pain tolerance is an individual matter, most people tolerate laser treatment well, and describe the sensation as a rubber band snap to the skin. The majority of patients require no anesthesia, though topical anesthetic and blown chilled air is an option for more sensitive areas.
How long does a laser treatment take?
While laser is able to cover relatively large areas at high speed, the exact treatment time is determined by the size of the area being treated. The upper lip and underarm take only a few minutes; the legs may require up to an hour.
How many treatments are necessary?
All hair follicles go through periods of dormancy and growth. As laser light only affects hair follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment, resting follicles must enter the growth phase before they can be effectively treated. For this reason, treatment must be repeated until all hair follicles have passed through the growing phase. Clinical studies indicate that typically four or more treatments are needed at intervals of between one to three months.
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