Laser hair reduction is a cosmetic procedure that uses a laser to remove unwanted hair from the body .
Here are some key points to know about laser hair reduction:
- Precision: Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.
- Speed: Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time.
- Predictability: Most patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven sessions.
- Risks: Laser hair removal can cause temporary side effects like redness, swelling, and skin irritation. Rarely, it can cause blistering, crusting, or scarring.
- Cost: The average cost of laser hair reduction varies depending on the size of the area being treated and the number of treatments required.
- Effectiveness: Laser hair removal works best for people with light skin and dark hair, but it can be used on all skin types. Maintenance treatments might be needed to maintain the desired level of hair removal.
- Preparation: Patients should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for six weeks before treatment and avoid sun exposure for six weeks before and after treatment.
