Is laser hair removal safe for all skin types?
It can be; however, no matter what your skin colour, it's essential to verify the legitimacy of your laser hair removal provider. If you have melanin-rich skin, you will have to ask about the type and frequency of the laser used. People with darker hair and fair skin are likelier to have the best laser hair removal results in Glasgow. This is because the laser can better see the difference between the skin and the hair. Some providers use IPL technology (intense pulsed laser) to remove hair. These devices target melanin to kill the hair follicle. (Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation refers to darker and lighter spots on the skin).
Anyone with darker skin tones should first have a consultation to determine if diode, alexandrite, and NdYAG is best. Alexandrite lasers are best for people with dark skin tones. While the laser relies on melanin pigment to destroy the hair follicles, it can still cause pigmentary irregularities in people with darker skin tones. NdYAG, and the diode, have shorter wavelengths that generally ignore pigment in the skin. NdYAG is the best choice for those with the darkest skin tones. It doesn't target any melanin.
A variety of factors can cause laser-induced skin colouration. Skin discolouration can be caused by sunburnt skin, whether from a recent holiday or a summer spent poolside lounging. Lasers that depend on melanin to detect pigments have a higher risk of the laser delivering heat energy to the skin instead of the hair. This means that you might schedule your laser treatment before you travel. You should also avoid the sun and wear sunscreen outside.
What's the best thing about laser hair removal?
Although laser treatment is not a permanent solution to hair loss, it can dramatically reduce hair growth. Patients won't be able to see hair for many months or years. Also, the hair that does appear is often shorter and lighter. It can be done on any part of your body and can do large areas very quickly. There are many places where laser hair removal can be done. This is provided with the laser is safe for your skin and hair colour. There is no increased risk of side effects when laser hair removal occurs in the bikini area than in other areas.
You might find underarm and bikini hair removal more painful as these are sensitive areas. As the hair gets finer, the treatment becomes less painful.
What do you think about the cons?
- It can be a tedious process. Laser hair removal sessions on small areas like the underarms usually take five minutes to complete. However, you will need to go to multiple sessions to see results. Depending on the size of your area, this can take between six to eight sessions. Also, the average wait time between treatments is six weeks.
- Laser hair removal works best for people with fair skin who have dark hair. The laser may not work well if you have blonde or light brown hair. Studies suggest that the laser might be less effective at targeting these hairs. However, this is not the case for people with darker skin tones.
- Pregnant women should not have laser hair removal. In the event of fatal risk, many doctors warn against having cosmetic laser treatments while pregnant. If you are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next few months, it may be a good idea to postpone your treatment.
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