Laser Hair Removal Options

The word Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiance.

Laser hair removal came into commercial prominence back in the early 1990s.

Up until this time, "permanent" hair removal tended to refer to time consuming and painful options such as electrolysis that requires each hair to be treated individually.

Laser practitioners are able to deal with a large area of hair rather than having to treat each hair one by one which is obviously not as efficient.

Plus, when done properly it tends to be less painful than options like electrolysis.

Laser works by using a beam of light to destroy or at least to disable the hair follicles without harming the skin around the hair.

Wavelength refers to the color of the laser light (ie. ultraviolet, visible, infrared) and it's measured in nanometers (nm). One billion nanonmeters equals one metre.

Laser treatment usually requires repeated visits, the number of which will be determined by the amount of hair to be removed as well as other factors such as the color of your hair, the shade of your skin, the location of the hair, etc.



Laser Permanence
The question of whether or not laser hair removal is "permanent" is a question of debate but generally speaking laser treatment could lead to a "permanent reduction" instead.

Laser Effectiveness
Laser treatment effectiveness can depend on a number of different factors not the least of which are your own personal physical attributes.

Laser Cost
Laser treatment can be a costly option but it can also provide successful hair removal on large parts of your body.

Finding Laser Hair Removal Locations
If you're looking for laser locations for your hair removal treatment, you'll probably find more options in large metropolitan areas where there is likely to be more competition available to you. Click here to look for laser clinics.

Types of Hair Removal Lasers