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LASER
HAIR REMOVAL
Laser hair
removal is designed to permanently remove unwanted body hair by using
the light energy from a laser.
Unwanted
hair is a common problem in women and men. Shaving, waxing, and
tweezing only produce temporary results and can generally only be carried
out on relatively small areas.
Laser hair removal treatment can be used to permanently treat and remove
small and large areas of unwanted hair from the body.
Best results occur in those with light skin and dark hair, and hair removal
works better on coarse hair rather than fine hair.
What is involved with laser hair removal?
The area is shaved and cleaned, and an anaesthetic cream applied. The
laser then produces pulsed beams of highly concentrated light which is
absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles, damaging the surrounding
follicle.
The procedure can be uncomfortable, but it is not usually painful. The
length of a laser session may be a few minutes to an hour or more, depending
on the size of the area being treated.
Any redness and swelling of the affected areas usually disappears in
a short time. And most people return to normal activity right away.
Are there any risks?
Laser hair removal is a safe procedure if carried out by an experienced
person.
Possible complications include:
- darkening or lightening of the treated skin
- burning/blistering of the treated skin
Since darker skin is more susceptible to changes in pigment, tanning
before laser hair removal should be avoided.
How many treatments will I need?
Most treatments require 2-3 sessions for permanent hair removal in any
one area. The procedure can be repeated at monthly intervals.
How much does it cost?
Laser hair removal costs from £100.
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