Laser Hair Removal: Is It Effective And Pain Free?
You may have thought of using laser hair removal to remove unwanted hair but the fear of pain may have held you back. Or you may have worried that is was unsafe for dark or tanned skin. But things have changed and now there is a new generation of lasers called diode lasers, which are the most effective lasers on the market today. The main advantage of this new laser is that it is safe for darker skin and that the hair removal process is significantly more comfortable.
Other lasers used to work with the standard pulse method of treatment. However, the diode lasers use a modern in-motion technology which results in a continuous sweeping motion. During the treatment, a high energy light beam goes through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. Instead of going into the skin as a painful blast, the laser energy just heats the hair follicles in a safe and gentle way, until the follicles gradually produce little or no hair.
Is laser hair removal with diode lasers safe?
Hair removal through diode lasers is a safe procedure that has been recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is a popular method of removing hair since the laser does not destroy any surrounding tissues and only affects the hair follicles which cease to have to ability to produce hair.
How often do I need to repeat the procedure?
The number of treatments depends on the individual as hairs grows differently depending on your age, metabolism, hormones weight and several other factors. But as a guide about 4-6 treatments are required to achieve a permanent reduction of hair growth.
Several sessions are needed as the hair may be in a different growth stage. In the active growth stage (85% of your hair), which can last several years, the hair grows steadily and the contains melanin. When melanin is exposed to the laser, the hair follicle is destroyed which makes this hair growth stage ideal for hair removal. However, after the growth stage there is the regression stage (3-4%) during which the hair stops growing, and the resting stage (10-13%) where the hair is getting ready to be replaced before falling out. During these 2 latter stages there is hardly any melanin present and therefore the hair will be difficult to remove through laser treatment. As the hair in the treated areas may be in different stages it is necessary to repeat the treatment various times.
Which parts of the body are suitable for hair removal?
You can do laser hair removal on almost every part of the body, but the most common areas for treatment are the underarms, arms, necks, legs and even the upper lips.
Which laser hair removal method is used?
We recommend using the Soprano XL that uses a unique IN-MotionT technology which treats in a continuous sweeping motion. It is an effective, pain free and comfortable treatment that can treat hair on any part of the body.
Get rid of your unwanted hair with pain free hair removal in Singapore. You can find Dr Isabelle Yeoh at IYAC Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Clinic at Camden Medical Centre in Singapore. Website: http://www.iyac.com.sg
