Laser hair removal is a procedure to remove unsightly or unwanted body hair by using a beam of light energy from a laser.
Unsightly and unwanted body hair is a problem common in men and women.
You may have tried Shaving or waxing but this is only a temporary solution and is only practicable on relatively small areas of the body laser hair removal is more effective and can be utilised more easily over more of the body.
Laser removal treatment gets best results in those with light skin and dark hair, and hair removal works better on coarse hair rather than fine hair.
During preparation for treatment the part of the body to have hair removed is shaved and cleaned and will normally have and anaesthetic cream applied.
Laser removal can cause some discomfort but is not normally painful the laser works by sending beams of high focused light into the colour pigment inside the hair follicle effectively destroying the follicle.
Treatments can last for a few minutes or over an hour depending on the size of the body being treated.
Laser treatment may leave you with some redness or swelling of the treated areas but this usually goes back to normal relatively quickly and you should be able to return to your normal routine right away.
Although there are many devices for do it yourself hair removal it is always worth seeking professional advice before starting any treatments Laser hair removal is a safe procedure when carried out by a qualified and experienced health professional.