Laser Hair Removal – Benefits, Recovery and Risks

Laser Hair Removal – Benefits, Recovery and Risks

by Neha | Nov 29, 2018 | Laser Treatment

Laser hair removal is the most permanent hair removal method preferred by those that do not want to keep shaving, waxing and tweezing to remove hair. It is considered a cosmetic procedure and it should be done by trained professionals. This method of hair removal works by stopping the hair follicles from growing new hairs and therefore you do not have hair on your skin for a very long time. Laser hair removal is a very safe, hair removal procedure and is highly tolerated by many. This method is actually one of the most preferred by those looking for hair loss that will last a long time.

Benefits of laser hair removal

There are many benefits that come with laser treatment for hair removal. Here are some of those amazing benefits you will enjoy.


Precision – Treatment of Laser hair removal is very precise and removes the hair down to the follicles. The laser light targets the hair while leaving the skin untouched. This means, therefore, that you are able to see results much faster. It also makes laser hair removal suitable for people with dark skin tones.

Takes little time – Laser treatment is very fast and treatment for a small area is completed in just a few minutes. For a large area, for instance, your whole back or legs, then the treatment might last only one hour.


No need to wait for hair to grow – When using other methods of hair removal like waxing you should wait until the hair has grown to a certain level for the procedure to be effective. This is not the case with laser hair removal. In fact, with laser hair removal the hair has to be cut to a certain manageable level that will allow the procedure to go on quickly.


Effective Laser hair removal is highly effective at ensuring permanent hair removal. Many people see hair loss after three to seven sessions of treatment.

Recovery
After the treatment has been completed, it is common to feel like the skin has been sunburned. It may get irritated and redness occurs. To treat these symptoms you can use a cold compress on the area. It is also advisable that you wear sunscreen for about a month to protect the skin from changing colour after the treatment. Keep the area clean and moisturized to avoid dryness and infections.

Risks
There are no major risks associated with hair removal laser treatment in Mumbai. Additionally, some of the most commonly talked about are just myths. One of those myths is that laser hair removal can cause cancer. Contrary to this it is a known fact that laser treatment can be used to treat some precancerous lesions. The laser wavelength and energy used do not react with the body cells at a molecular level and therefore it is safe and cancer free, unlike other known radiations. Another misconception about laser hair removal treatment is that it can cause infertility. Again, this is not true.

The treatment is safe and free of any serious side effects. The common minor side effects of laser treatment are skin reddening, irritation, itching, and sometimes a tingling sensation.