Laser Hair Removal
What is Laser Hair Removal? Laser hair removal is a popular treatment to remove unwanted hair using a laser.
What is the procedure for Laser Hair Removal? Depending on the area being treated, the process may take anywhere from several minutes to several hours to complete. The most commonly used lasers utilize a low energy laser beam. This beam passes through the skin and is attracted to the pigment of the hair. The energy passes down the hair shaft and is absorbed by hair follicles that are in the active growth phase, thereby disabling the hair follicle in the deeper layer of the skin. The hair follicles that are in dormant phase are not affected by the treatment. In most cases, minimal pain should be experienced and no anesthesia is required.
Laser Hair Removal Benefits
• A non-invasive, gentle technique that reduces undesirable hair from most parts of the body
• Treats larger areas effectively because it disables more than one hair at a time
• May make skin color and complexion more uniform
• Minimal discomfort
• Replaces waxing, electrolysis, shaving and bleaching
• No downtime
Laser Hair Removal Considerations
• Laser hair removal is an ongoing process that requires multiple sessions because it only affects actively growing hair, and not all hair follicles are active at the same time. In addition, high energy levels are avoided so as to minimize the risk of injury to the adjacent skin
• Occasionally patients may experience slight redness of the skin or mild swelling around the hairs
• Sunscreen is recommended for any area treated that may be exposed to the sun
• Patients with darker skin may not respond well due to inadequate discrepancy between skin and hair colors
• Blonde or gray/white hair is less responsive due to lack of ample pigment in the hair
Mr Lee does not offer laser hair removal in his Lifestyle Surgery clinic however his other clinics run with his partners do. There are clinics in London, Birmingham, Manchester and also at another site in Bristol. To be helpful he has included some information on this page for you. For more information on Laser Hair Removal treatment, costs and healing times, please either contact Simon Lee directly, or register for Simon Lee's free VIP area, where you will find articles and information on a variety of cosmetic procedures, surgical and non-surgical, as well as a discussion forum where you could meet other people considering Laser Hair Removal treatment
