Laser hair removal uses laser light pulses to remove unwanted hair by destroying the hair follicle. Laser hair removal does not work well for those with light coloured body hair or very tan skin; generally, the body hair needs to be darker than the skin. Laser hair removal requires several sessions as the hair follicles grow in phrases and one treatment only destroys the hair follicle growing at that time. Typically, it requires 5-8 treatments to achieve the desired results. Treatments are usually done every 5-8 weeks, depending on the person' hair growth. Most sessions only last from 15-30 minutes. In between laser hair removal sessions, extreme sun exposure and tanning beds must be avoided. Additionally, the area should not be tweezed or waxed for the two weeks before a treatment. …show more content…
Laser Hair Removal Risks:
Although laser hair removal is generally very safe, there is the possibility of serious skin damage. It is very important to only get laser hair removal done by a experienced licensed clinician, certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon . After the treatment is done, many people experience skin irritation, discomfort, redness and swelling, but it usually disappears within a couple of hours. There is a risk of doing serious and permanent skin damage such as skin lightening, blistering, eye damage, and