Laser hair removal information for newbies
Tan Chin Siang
July 09, 2010
It can be frightening when you experience something for the very first time, irrespective of learning how to swim, driving etc. In fact, going for laser hair removal for the first time can also send chills down your spine. Below are some laser hair removal information on what to expect when you go for unwanted hair removal.
When you arrive, it is common to feel anxious. If you are asked to wait, relax by reading a magazine or book. Alternatively ask your friend to keep you company. This will help you to `forget´ about the procedure. You can also print out some positive feedbacks from people who went through this. It will help you to look forward to the outcome rather than worrying sick about the procedure.
It is also best to pay before the procedure because money causes stress. In other words, settle is a day before, so you are not anxious about what else can go wrong.
Before starting, the targeted area/s will be washed and clean by using alcohol. Everyone, including yourself, need to wear safety goggles to protect the eyes from the laser. Then the clinician will proceed to adjust the right amount of light energy for you. If it is needed, the targeted area will be numbed. This depends on the sensitivity and your pigmentation level at the targeted area.
Your hair follicles on targeted areas such as the face, arm, underarms and so on will be aimed. The amount of pigmentation depends on your skin tone and natural hair. Hair follicles will absorb the laser´s energy but before it reaches the skin, it will disappear. Your pigmentation will absorb more light if you have dark skin and hair. Also, there are cases of over-absorbance which will be a little painful.
Follicles die after absorbing enough energy from the laser and hair can´t grow anymore. You may want to consider a more advance technology called intensed pulse light hair removal (IPL) which is much better than a normal laser. IPL is good as the target is accurate and there is a fine control for laser exposure. Patients will have less damage on the skin and less side effects.
People described the pain from laser hair removal as snapping a rubber band on your skin. When the follicle absorbs the energy, that is what it feels like but the pain varies depending on each individual´s pain tolerance level.
When it comes to pain, it depends on the absorbancy levels needed for your skin and hair tone. Some parts of the body are more sensitive. You will absorb more energy if your pigmentation is more.
You can ask about this procedure before doing it. Ask people who went through the similar procedure at a similar location. Most people will share their experiences!
The procedure depends on the size of the area. On a larger area such as the legs it can take about half an hour to 40 minutes. As for smaller areas such as the upper lip, it takes only a few minutes. Your clinician should be able to tell you the duration of the procedure.
Side effects, such as swelling which will last for a few hours, might occur. Within two weeks, your hair will disappear. Do not keep your hopes high as there will still be unwanted hairs after your first visit. That is why you are required to go back for a few more sessions. You need to be patient in order to get a successful result.
Only after a few visit, you will see a noticeable change in your hair growth. Many people have opted for laser hair removal and they look fabulous. So, just sit back and relax for removal of unwanted hair with laser will make you look sensuous and feeling naked.
When you arrive, it is common to feel anxious. If you are asked to wait, relax by reading a magazine or book. Alternatively ask your friend to keep you company. This will help you to `forget´ about the procedure. You can also print out some positive feedbacks from people who went through this. It will help you to look forward to the outcome rather than worrying sick about the procedure.
It is also best to pay before the procedure because money causes stress. In other words, settle is a day before, so you are not anxious about what else can go wrong.
Before starting, the targeted area/s will be washed and clean by using alcohol. Everyone, including yourself, need to wear safety goggles to protect the eyes from the laser. Then the clinician will proceed to adjust the right amount of light energy for you. If it is needed, the targeted area will be numbed. This depends on the sensitivity and your pigmentation level at the targeted area.
Your hair follicles on targeted areas such as the face, arm, underarms and so on will be aimed. The amount of pigmentation depends on your skin tone and natural hair. Hair follicles will absorb the laser´s energy but before it reaches the skin, it will disappear. Your pigmentation will absorb more light if you have dark skin and hair. Also, there are cases of over-absorbance which will be a little painful.
Follicles die after absorbing enough energy from the laser and hair can´t grow anymore. You may want to consider a more advance technology called intensed pulse light hair removal (IPL) which is much better than a normal laser. IPL is good as the target is accurate and there is a fine control for laser exposure. Patients will have less damage on the skin and less side effects.
People described the pain from laser hair removal as snapping a rubber band on your skin. When the follicle absorbs the energy, that is what it feels like but the pain varies depending on each individual´s pain tolerance level.
When it comes to pain, it depends on the absorbancy levels needed for your skin and hair tone. Some parts of the body are more sensitive. You will absorb more energy if your pigmentation is more.
You can ask about this procedure before doing it. Ask people who went through the similar procedure at a similar location. Most people will share their experiences!
The procedure depends on the size of the area. On a larger area such as the legs it can take about half an hour to 40 minutes. As for smaller areas such as the upper lip, it takes only a few minutes. Your clinician should be able to tell you the duration of the procedure.
Side effects, such as swelling which will last for a few hours, might occur. Within two weeks, your hair will disappear. Do not keep your hopes high as there will still be unwanted hairs after your first visit. That is why you are required to go back for a few more sessions. You need to be patient in order to get a successful result.
Only after a few visit, you will see a noticeable change in your hair growth. Many people have opted for laser hair removal and they look fabulous. So, just sit back and relax for removal of unwanted hair with laser will make you look sensuous and feeling naked.
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