Fort Worth Laser Hair Removal Facts And Information

By Linda Cantrell


Removal of hairs using lasers is the procedure that involves the use of strong beams of light known as lasers to get rid of hair from unwanted areas of the body. Lasers are beams of light that are intense. The beams are passed into hair follicles through the skin. The intense heat from the lasers damages the hair follicles and as a result any future growth is inhibited. In Fort Worth laser hair removal is done in various places.

People go for hair removal using lasers with the main reason being to remove hairs that are not wanted. Various parts of the body can be treated; upper lips, bikini area, chin, armpits and legs. As a matter of fact, all parts of the body can have hairs removed from them other than eyelids and the areas adjacent to them. There are two main factors that determine level of success; hair color and type of skin.

For example, people with light skins and darker hairs should expect the best results from the procedure because the lasers target the pigment melanin. Melanin is the pigment that is responsible for color of hairs. With advances in technology however, persons with lighter hair are able to be treated with some level of success. Blond, red or gray hairs are not the best for the procedure. There is further research to enhance possibility of treating light haired individuals effectively.

Lasers do not guarantee permanent removal of hairs. Some hair tends to be resistant to treatment, with others starting to grow again after treatment. The re-growing hairs are however finer and lighter. The side effects that most people suffer from are skin irritation and change of pigment. Irritation of the skin causes redness, swelling and discomfort. These effects are temporary and will disappear after some time.

Pigment changes will make affected sections of the skin to get darker or lighter. This also occurs on a temporary basis. Skin lightening is only experienced in persons with dark skins. It comes as result of using incorrect laser setting. There are other side effects that are rarely experienced, notably scarring, crusting, blistering and change in skin texture. The area around the eyelids is never treated using lasers because it is prone to severe injury.

For people that are interested in using this procedure, the doctor chosen should be board certified in specialties like cosmetic surgery or dermatology and should have requisite experience in removing hairs using lasers. Caution should be taken before considering treatment from spas, salons and other non-medical facilities.

Consultation with the doctor before the procedure is recommended. It is during this visit that the doctor reviews medical history of the individual and their use of various medications. The possible complications and risks are also discussed. The individual will be told what they should expect from the treatment. They will also be briefed on ways to prepare for treatment.

There may be some redness and swelling after treatment. Ice is applied to the affected areas for relief. In case of sin reaction, steroid creams are used to control the same. Exposure to the sun by patients should be limited after treatment.




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