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Most patients need at least 5-6 effective treatments
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[blockquote]Laser technology for hair removal is totally different from Intense Pulse Light (IPL)[/blockquote]
Both men and women seek laser hair removal to remove unwanted hair. Hair removal is commonly done on underarm, pubic area, legs, abdomen, lip, chin, back, buttocks, thighs, face, neck, chest, arms, and toes.
Laser technology works by targeting dark pigment. Therefore, it works best on pale skin and dark coarse hair. The lighter the skin and the darker and more coarse the hair, the better are the results.
Laser technology for hair removal is totally different from Intense Pulse Light (IPL). IPLs produce a wide bandwidth of light that can heat up all of the surrounding tissue, making it less effective in disabling hair and putting the patient at a higher risk for burns, especially on darker skin.
Most patients need at least 5-6 effective treatments spaced about 4 weeks apart. Because hair grows in cycles, several sessions are necessary in order to affect all hair on any given area. The exact number of treatment sessions depends on the contrast between the patients skin and hair color. The lighter the skin and the darker and more coarse the hair, the less are the sessions needed.
Alexandite laser hair removal is performed in combination with high-power effective cooling of the treated area (with cold air) which makes the hair removal safe and painless. Only a small amount of our patients require an anaesthetic cream (lidocaine – EMLA) when treating the bikini area.
Patients should not wax, epilate, or remove hair with the root using any other hair removal method for at least 6 weeks prior to their first session and throughout their course of treatments. The hair needs to be in place in order to be targeted by laser as laser devices targets the pigment in the hair.
The area to be treated should be shaved 1-2 days prior to treatments so that the energy is targeted towards the hair follicle and not wasted it on the hair above the skin’s surface. Treating unshaved skin can result in burning of the skin by singed hairs.
Before starting the laser treatment sessions all patients are examined by the specialist dermatologist. There are some pathologic causes of excessive hair growth that should be excluded or treated. These include
Heredity, Pregnancy, Glandular and/or hormonal imbalances, including diseases causing these effects (i.e. PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome in women), Insulin resistance issues, Thyroid problems, Reactions to certain medications.
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[faq question=”Am I a Candidate for Laser Hair Removal? ” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
Both men and women seek laser hair removal to remove unwanted hair. Hair removal is commonly done on underarm, pubic area, legs, abdomen, lip, chin, back, buttocks, thighs, face, neck, chest, arms, and toes.
Laser technology works by targeting dark pigment. Therefore, it works best on pale skin and dark coarse hair. The lighter the skin and the darker and more coarse the hair, the better are the results.
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[faq question=”How Does Laser Hair Removal Work? ” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
Since lasers target pigment, treatments are most effective on dark coarse hair because it has a lot of pigment and can absorb a lot of heat. Fine hair cannot absorb much heat. Also light-blonde hair are hardly treated and will need more sessions to establish permanent hair-removal. Finally, when the hair loses its pigment (and gets gray or white) it is not possible to remove it by laser
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[faq question=”Is there any difference between Laser and IPL technology in hair removal?” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
IPL is a totally different technology. IPLs produce a wide bandwidth of light that can heat up all of the surrounding tissue, making it less effective in disabling hair and putting the patient at a higher risk for burns, especially on darker skin.
IPL devices are generally cheaper than laser devices, which is why many clinics choose to use them. Also they are allowed to be uses by non-doctor personel. Generally, true hair removal lasers (i.e. alexandrite, diode, and ND:Yag types) tend to achieve better and faster results than IPLs.
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[faq question=”How many Laser treatments will I need and how far apart are they scheduled?” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
Most patients need at least 5-6 effective treatments spaced about 4 weeks apart. Because hair grows in cycles, several sessions are necessary in order to affect all hair on any given area. The exact number of treatment sessions depends on the contrast between the patients skin and hair color. The lighter the skin and the darker and more coarse the hair, the less are the sessions needed.
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[faq question=”Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
No. Alexandite laser hair removal is performed in combination with high-power cooling of the treated area (with cold air) which makes the hair removal safe and painless. Only a small amount of our patients require an anesthetic cream (lidocaine – EMLA) when treating the bikini area.
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[faq question=”Are They any Laser Hair Removal Risks or Side Effects?” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
Some people may experience the following potential temporary side effects:
Itching for a few hours post-treatment
Redness and some swelling for up to 12 hours post-treatment
These are very easily managed by the application of an emmolient anti-inflammatory cream for a couple of times.
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[faq question=”What if I Merely Want to Reduce Hair Density in a Certain Area?” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
Yes. This can be achieved with 3 treatments instead of the full course of 5-6 treatments.
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[faq question=”What Should I Expect Before and After a Laser Treatment? ” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
Patients should not wax, epilate, or remove hair with the root using any other hair removal method for at least 6 weeks prior to their first session and throughout their course of treatments. The hair needs to be in place in order to be targeted by laser as laser devices targets the pigment in the hair.
The area to be treated should be shaved 1-2 days prior to treatments so that the energy is targeted towards the hair follicle and not wasted it on the hair above the skin’s surface. Treating unshaved skin can result in burning of the skin by singed hairs.
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[faq question=”What are the Causes of Excessive Hair Growth and How Can They Affect My Treatments?” dropcap_question=”Q” dropcap_answer=”A”]
The causes of excessive hair growth are many and varied, including:
Heredity
Pregnancy
Glandular and/or hormonal imbalances, including diseases causing these effects (i.e. PCOS condition in women)
Insulin resistance issues
Thyroid problems
Reactions to certain medications
Normal aging processes
Excessive temporary hair removal methods that impact the root (like waxing and tweezing)
Before starting laser treatments, patients with excessive hair growth on uncommon areas should explore possible underlying medical reasons for it. Hair removal methods can only impact hair that’s currently growing. They cannot prevent the body from developing new hair after treatments are completed.
Women with facial male-pattern growth are advised to see an endocrinologist to explore the possibility of PCOS or elevated testosterone levels. Men experiencing excessive growth can get tested for insulin resistance.
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