Sunday, July 7, 2013

The Laser Hair Removal That You Need To Know

By Melba Hardy


A great advancement in the field of dermatology for removing hairs is laser hair removal. It was invented in the seventies for experimental reasons. After twenty years, the nineties pave way for commercial use. Laser hair removal Orange County has been part of that history of services to people with unwanted threads.

Almost the entire treatment will be used by a laser. Its function is to target the dark area of the melanin located in the follicles. The follicles contain pigments which are responsible for light absorption. It is then heated, removing and slowing the growth of hairs. Tissues that are not the target will not be affected. Tweezing, shaving, and the known to be excruciating waxing causes pain while the laser does little to no harm to the target area. Also, color and complexion are uniform after the procedure.

Three to five visits are required to get the result of slow growth for a long period. This claim has been reported by ninety percent of patients. The duration for the procedure depends on the targeted part. Like for instance, removal work on the back or legs will take about one to several hours while small parts such as the upper lip will take a minute or two.

It has its benefits, but people should also know its considerations. Patients may experience mild swelling around the area and light redness in the target area, but this rarely happens and not really something to worry about. Put sunscreen on the treated area as it may cause sunburn or other problems when exposed to the sun.

Color can be a factor especially to black people. Black colored patients might not result very well compared with pale colored patients as it might probably not recognize the difference between skin and color. But dermatologists recently discovered that if adjusted to the right setting, the machine will be able to identify dark skins.

If the procedure is done, make sure to put sunscreen on the target area as that area might be prone to sunburn and other sun related disease. Common belief suggest that it causes permanent loss, but that is wrong. It only elongates the period of hairless skin.

The price varies from one hundred dollars to two thousand dollars depending on the target area. There are some medical spas and dermatological clinics that will give you ten to fifty percent discount. People should also expect some additional works before and after the main procedure.

Cold gels or a cooling device is rubbed to the target area for a better penetration of the skin. Eye protection such as goggles will be worn depending on how dangerous the light is emitted because some lasers can cause eye damage. Discomforts may happen. Cold water, or ice packs are applied to reduce the pain.

If planning for a laser hair removal Orange County, then check if the medical spas you are going is certified for such practice. Go only to licensed dermatologists and technicians and avoid the fakes. Just be aware of both good and bad effects then you are good to go.




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