Laser hair removal is the top choice for permanent hair removal. In many cases it significantly reduces new growth. Permanent hair removal is desirable not only for cosmetic appeal, but for people suffering from certain skin conditions. Many people are looking for a permanent solution to skin conditions such as folliculitis. Folliculitis is a skin condition that is similar to acne. It is quite commonly suffered by men on their backs and beards, as well as by women on their bikini line.
Laser hair removal treatments are performed using laser lights. These laser lights change the hair follicles. The treated hair follicles may have less or permanent hair growth than before the treatment. A laser light is directed at the area. Hair pigment known as melanin takes in the light and it is converted to heat. During the process the area of skin around the hair follicles become inactive due to the heat emitted from the build up of laser light. Only the hair that is in the active growth stage known as Anogen, will be removed; so several treatments may be required to clear an area of skin.
There are three growth states for hair follicles known as Anogen, Catagen, Telogen. The Catagen and Telogen stages are dormant hair growth stages. Most body sites such as the arm, leg, thigh, bikini area, experience at most 20% to 40 % of hair growth at any one time resulting in the need for repeated laser hair removal treatments. Stages of dormancy transition every two to three months so laser hair removal treatments may be repeated approximately every couple of months.
Laser hair removal treatments respond best on dark haired, light skinned individuals. Gray hair, and other light hair colors such as silver, and blonde tend to respond poorly to laser hair removal. In addition, dark skinned individuals may never achieve a good outcome from laser hair removal treatment.
It is important for individuals to know that not all lasers are created equally and may not achieve the desired result. Some people have undergone many treatments without receiving permanent hair loss.
The FDA has approved the LIGHTSheer® laser hair removal system. The infrared lighting does not emit harmful rays or ionizing radiation. Even pregnant women may be safely treated LIGHTSheer® system.
Laser hair removal is not for everyone but it is the hair removal system of choice for those for whom it is best suited. Find out more about laser hair removal systems to discover if it is the right choice for you.
