Laser Therapy Laterst

Laser (or Lasor) hair removal is becoming a popular method for hair removal, but isn't always well understood. I want to provide you with an explanation of how laser hair removal works though, because I feel it's important to know in order to decide if laser hair removal treatment is for you.

The thing to know about lasor hair removal is that it works on the basis of light absorption. The idea is that the individual hair growth can be reduced by damaging the hair root with heat. When the hair root is sufficiently damaged, it is unlikely to produce another hair. At the very least, any hair that does manage to grow will be finer and lighter.

In the case of lasor hair removal, the heat is produced by attracting high intensity heat to the melanin of the hair. Melanin is the pigment in the hair that provides colour, and it is present in individual hairs as well as our skin and moles. The greater the concentration of melanin, the greater light (and therefore heat) can be absorbed from the laser. The key is to provide enough of the right type of laser energy to an area to minimize absorption from the skin, but maximize it for the hair. The effectiveness of laser hair removal is clearly based on contrasts.

The darker the hair, and the greater the contrast between skin and hair, the easier it is to get good results from lasor hair removal. By the same token, gray or white hair cannot be effectively treated with laser, as they lack sufficient pigment to absorb the laser energy.

For the same reason, it is more difficult to use lasor hair removal as a technique to remove hair from people with dark skin, even tans. In order to avoid the dangers of laser hair removal, it is imperative that the laser machine used is designed to be used on dark skin. The most popular type of laser used for this type of body hair removal is the 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser.

It is important to know that all lasor hair removal machines are not equal. All laser hair removal machines use a specifically timed pulse of laser energy that is absorbed and converted to heat energy by the hair follicle. This process is referred to as "selective photothermolysis" The most common lasers use red or infrared light. Types of lasers used for hair removal include, Alexandrite, Nd:YAG, Diode and Ruby. Tanned and dark skin is best treated with infrared YAG and Diode lasers, and typically much more sensitive to the use of Alexandrite and Ruby lasers.

You may also occasionally see IPL advertised for hair removal. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. Although this is not a laser, a filter can be applied to try to match to approximate the wavelengths of laser. IPL tends to be not as effective (or safe) as using the appropriate laser type matched for skin type and hair colour, especially for darker skin types.

Bear in mind that these factors affect the ability of the laser to get to whatever hair is there at the time, so multiple sessions of lasor hair removal are required for lasting results in hair reduction. For most people, hair has a natural growth cycle of about 6-8 weeks. That means that you will likely have new hair grow in that just didn't exist at the time of your laser hair removal session. And, it is unlikely that a single session of laser hair removal will actually stop regrowth either. Actual hair re-growth will depend on a number of factors, including changing hormone levels, age, ethnicity, and location on your body. Most laser hair removal practitioners request a 4 session minimum to get noticeable lasting results.

In many cases, due to factors such as hormonal changes, or just different hair growth cycles, it's possible that additional hairs will grow. In that case, many lasor hair removal practitioners will either do a 'touch up' with an additional laser treatment, or perhaps use electrolysis in order to permanently remove those hairs.

Laser Hair Removal

When it comes to information on laser hair removal there are some specific things that everyone should know. The first piece of information on laser hair removal that you should know is that lasers are not for everyone and in order to carry out these procedures you must be fully qualified.

Lasers were introduced as a rapid but gentle way to permanently remove unwanted body hair and have become a huge success worldwide for both men and women. As previously mentioned lazer hair removal is not for everyone and a consultation for your skin tone and pigment is required. It is vital that the hair to be removed be darker than the surrounding skin. Light skin is the preferred choice for lazer hair removal and fewer treatments will be required. Darker skin can be treated but the results take longer and more sessions will be required.

For lazer hair removal, dark hair is much easier to treat and this is because dark hair absorbs more of the lasers energy and coarse dark hair is the best. Blonde and red hair is the most difficult to treat and a number of sessions will be required in order to achieve permanent body hair removal.

Permanent body hair removal using lasers can be carried out all over the body. Some of the most common areas where body hair removal is carried out are the face, neck, chest, upper lip, underarms, back, legs, and bikini line.

Using lasers for permanent body hair removal may sound ideal but another important point that should be considered is the cost of laser hair removal. This treatment can vary but the average cost is approximately $500 per session and there are usually between 4 and 6 sessions required.

Having information on laser hair removal is essential and knowing what skin type or hair type is required is the first step. If you choose to undergo lazer hair removal then your next step should be to find out what the procedure involves and how to prepare for it.

Cream Way Removal

There are many creams and gadgets on the market that assist women in facial hair removal and body hair removal.

Depilatory creams use chemicals to dissolve the hairs at the skin's surface. They are often used for facial hair removal or removal of hairs around the bikini line. Different creams can be purchased for different hair removal tasks. As these creams contain harsh chemicals, they may irritate the skin. For this reason, all creams should be tested on the skin before use.

Hair bleaches lighten the hair, so that it is becomes less visible. There are a number of hair bleaches available in the stores. Hair bleaches are popular for facial hair, where it is difficult to remove hair without waxing or undergoing permanent hair removal treatments, like laser facial hair removal.

Waxing is a popular way of removing unwanted body and facial hair. There are a number of special waxing kits available for purchase, some of which include all-natural ingredients. People can also get their hair waxed at beauty salons.

Shaving removes the hair at the skin's surface. As the hair is cut off, it may grow back thicker and darker than before. Shaving products include razors, disposable razors and electric razors. Shaving cream can help while shaving, but it does not help remove unwanted hair.

Epilators are electronic devices that roll along the body, pulling up hairs at the root. As the hairs are removed at the root, it takes longer for the hairs to grow back than they would in normal shaving.

All of these methods can be useful while dealing with unwanted hair. Some of these methods last longer than others, but none of them provide permanent hair removal.

NATURAL REMEDIES

A lot of hair removal methods require the use of harsh chemicals, but there are some natural remedies for removing unwanted hair. Shaving and plucking can be considered natural remedies, so far as they do not require the use of chemicals. Here are some other natural remedies for body hair removal and facial hair removal.

1. Hair can be bleached with lemon juice and chamomile tea.
2. Sugaring is a method first used in ancient Egypt. By combining honey, lemon and sugar you can create your own mixture. It is used in a similar way to waxing.
3. A rough stone (like a pumice stone) can be used to remove hair by causing friction.
4. Some hair removal products can be purchased that use only natural ingredients.

Hot water and steam are not methods of dealing with unwanted hair, but they are helpful when removing hair from the roots. Before plucking, waxing or using an epilator, a hot bath or a facial sauna with open up the pores and make the hairs easier to remove.

Permanent Remove

Permanent hair removal is one way of removing unwanted hair.

Electrolysis removes hair permanently, so that it will never grow back. Laser hair removal also provides semi-permanent and long-lasting hair removal.

During electrolysis, a thin needle is inserted into the hair follicle, destroying the hair completely. To complete electrolysis hair removal, people need to attend a number of sessions. It can be painful, costly and time-consuming. The cost of electrolysis varies, depending on the area that is treated and the amount charged by the electrologist. The cost of electrolysis hair removal for the upper lip may cost anywhere between $450 to $1035.

Although laser hair removal is not as permanent, the cost of laser hair removal is cheaper than electrolysis and the hair is removed for at least six months.

(Some hair never grows back.) During laser hair removal, a beam of laser light is sent to a group of hair follicles, damaging or destroying the root.

Laser facial hair removal is quite popular as it provides long-lasting removal of unwanted facial hair - a place where hair is particularly unwanted as it is embarrassing and difficult to hide. Removing hair from the upper lip by other means is often short-term or difficult to accomplish.

The cost of laser hair removal also varies. Laser facial hair removal of the upper lip may cost between $400 and $800.

Choosing a Hair Removal Method

Choosing a hair removal method can be difficult. It is often difficult to know the best method of hair removal to use. Some people choose to use different hair removal methods for each area that has unwanted hair. General and unproblematic hair might be dealt with by temporary hair removal methods, like waxing and shaving. Facial hair might undergo laser facial hair removal. Whether it's temporary or permanent hair removal, it is up to each person to choose the method that works best for them.

Hair Remove

There are two major types of hair: terminal hairs and vellus hairs. Terminal hairs are thick, long, and usually pigmented with melanin. These include the hair on the scalp, underarms, genitals, and eyebrows. Hair from the chest, back, legs, and arms may also be terminal hairs. Vellus hairs or “peach fuzz” are short and non-pigmented and can be found in most other areas of the body and face. Lasers target terminal hairs with the pigment melanin.

Anatomy of Human Hair

Lasers target the melanin in the “bulge” and papilla region. The bulge area of the hair follicle is important in the cycling and regeneration of hair. The papilla is an extremely vascular region of the follicle and provides nutrients and oxygen to the other areas. These regions need to be severely disabled for permanent destruction of the hair follicle to occur.

There are three phases of hair growth: anagen, catagen, and telogen. Lasers can only target the anagen, or active, phase of the growth cycle. Anywhere from 20 to 85% of hair is in the anagen phase at any given time. This varies with different areas of the body. Regression begins in the catagen cycle. During the telogen stage, the follicle is “dormant” and prepares for the development of new hair. Because the laser can only treat hairs in the anagen phase, several treatments will be necessary for the desired result.

Lasers remove hair by the process of selective photothermolysis. The light energy from the laser is transferred to thermal energy in the hair follicle. The laser targets melanin, or the pigmented regions of the follicle. When the thermal energy, or heat, is absorbed by the melanin in the cell structures (namely the bulge and papilla) they are destroyed. All lasers also come with a cooling mechanism that prevents damage to the surrounding cells.

All lasers used in hair removal have the same basic mechanism of action. There is not one laser, however, that is ideal for treating all patients; thus the need for multiple lasers and an experienced physician who can assess the best method of treatment.