When talking about laser hair removers, there are two different types. Both employ light to generate heat. There are laser type hair removers that use an actual laser and there are IPL or Intense Pulsed Light units that use a high intensity xenon light. Both units are usually called laser hair removal systems as the work by the same principle of using high intensity light to generate heat that acts on the hair follicle. The heat is repeatedly applied until the follicle is disabled resulting in permanent hair loss.
We've had laser hair removal since the 1970's. Modern technology has decreased their size making them small enough for home use. The modern laser is referred to as the personal laser hair remover. Personal laser hair removers are considered safe by physicians and have the same rate of success as the large units when it comes to permanent hair removal.
Laser Hair Removal works through a process known as photothermolysis (heating by light energy). The laser selectively targets the melanin in the hair follicle. The light actually goes through the skin without heating it to act on the follicle. Repeated exposure to the heat and light disables the hair follicle resulting in permanent hair removal. Laser hair removal systems work best on people with light skin and dark hair. This combination allows for the best penetration of the skin by the light. The laser can be used on most any part of the body and both men and women have had great success with the process.
Repeated re-applications of the laser are required for permanent hair loss. As all users are different, the number of treatments will vary. Most users can see visible results within the first 2 or 3 treatments and permanent hair loss is seen with as few as 5 treatments with the laser hair remover. You will have to wait 4 to 5 weeks between each treatment depending on your skin tone and hair color. Few users report discomfort with the usual side effect being redness, itching or swelling.
The cost of the device can range from $200 to $1000 and will vary with the type and number of accessories (replacement lamps etc.) included in the set. The size of the application area will also vary with the larger lamps costing more as they can treat a larger area decreasing the time required for each treatment.
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We've had laser hair removal since the 1970's. Modern technology has decreased their size making them small enough for home use. The modern laser is referred to as the personal laser hair remover. Personal laser hair removers are considered safe by physicians and have the same rate of success as the large units when it comes to permanent hair removal.
Laser Hair Removal works through a process known as photothermolysis (heating by light energy). The laser selectively targets the melanin in the hair follicle. The light actually goes through the skin without heating it to act on the follicle. Repeated exposure to the heat and light disables the hair follicle resulting in permanent hair removal. Laser hair removal systems work best on people with light skin and dark hair. This combination allows for the best penetration of the skin by the light. The laser can be used on most any part of the body and both men and women have had great success with the process.
Repeated re-applications of the laser are required for permanent hair loss. As all users are different, the number of treatments will vary. Most users can see visible results within the first 2 or 3 treatments and permanent hair loss is seen with as few as 5 treatments with the laser hair remover. You will have to wait 4 to 5 weeks between each treatment depending on your skin tone and hair color. Few users report discomfort with the usual side effect being redness, itching or swelling.
The cost of the device can range from $200 to $1000 and will vary with the type and number of accessories (replacement lamps etc.) included in the set. The size of the application area will also vary with the larger lamps costing more as they can treat a larger area decreasing the time required for each treatment.
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