There are many benefits to laser hair removal over less permanent solutions like plucking, shaving or waxing. This is especially useful for facial areas where the skin is more prone to irritation and the hair grows back quickly after temporary solutions. Available for both men and women, laser facial hair removal completely removes the entire hair follicle so there aren’t any dark hairs under the skin.
Laser hair removal can get rid of unwanted facial hair almost permanently by using a laser to heat the follicle and destroy the hair down to the root. This prevents the hair from growing back leaving the treated area smooth and hair free.
In the past, laser hair removal was limited to treating people with light skin and dark hair. This was due to the properties of the laser and how dark skin can distract the laser energy causing skin burns and other problems. Fortunately, new technology has produced a laser hair treatment available for people of any skin tone. Even people with the darkest skin color can be eligible for laser hair removal. The treatment is not effective for light color hairs such as red, blonde or gray hair.
The Treatment
Each session will last approximately 20 minutes during which laser pulses are used to destroy hundreds of hair follicles. It will require several sessions during the initial period before an area will be completely treated. The precise number and duration of each session depends on the individual but a treatment is typically completed in 5 to 9 sessions. There are also follow up treatments required to touch up the area every two years or so as new hair follicles will develop from invisible hairs into regular dark hairs.
The Cost
Depending on the amount of hair being treatment, the thickness of the hair and the part of the country you live in, laser facial hair removal cost usually average around $150 to $350. Various clinics use different billing practices but generally the touch up sessions are significantly less expensive because there is less hair to be treated.
The Benefits
Some benefits are obvious such as being able to eliminate the need for other hair solutions that can be time consuming, like shaving, or painful, like waxing and tweezing. Both men and women will benefit from having their facial hair completely removed permanently.
In comparison to electrolysis, which is the only thing close to laser treatment in terms of results that can last for years, laser hair removal is a quicker treatment and much less painful. Electrolysis sends an electrical pulse through individual hair follicles to destroy the hair. Compared to a single laser pulse that can treat hundreds of hair follicles at once, electrolysis is a time consuming procedure. Since facial skin tends to be among the most sensitive areas of the body, laser treatment is a much more gentle procedure that any patient can appreciate.
There is also no recovery time required following each treatment and is considered a lunch time procedure. This means that a patient can come into a clinic in the middle of a work day on their lunch break, receive the treatment and return to work within an hour. The quick and convenient nature of this procedure makes it even more accessible to almost anyone.
Home Laser Hair Removal Devices
There are FDA approved laser devices that allow the owner to remove body hair at home. However, these devices have not been cleared to be safely used on the face and at this point there is no system for laser facial hair removal at home. The only way to remove facial hair via laser treatment is by going to a fully trained medical professional that offers laser hair removal.
Anyone that would like to undergo a laser procedure to remove facial hair should find a clinic in their area and consult the provider of laser hair removal treatment. It is important to consider the medical degree and experience level of the treatment provider before making a final decision. It is always a good idea to shop around and make comparisons the quality of the providers available in your area.
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