Procedure time:
10 to 60 mins
Downtime:
None
Duration of results:
lifetime
LASER DIODE HAIR REMOVAL
Find a solution for your hair problems
- Minimal Side Effects
- Cost-Effective
- No Ingrown Hairs
UNDERSTANDING DIODE LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Never shaving again seems like an impossible dream , doesn’t it? Who wouldn’t want to retire the razor for good and still have silky soft legs , a hair-free underarm with no work, or a bare bikini line with zero maintenance?
THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL DIODE LASER HAIR REMOVAL IS THE DELIVERANCE OF HIGH ENERGY INTO THE SKIN. THE ENERGY IS SELECTIVELY ABSORBED BY THE MELANIN SURROUNDING THE HAIR FOLLICLE WHILST NOT IMPACTING THE SURROUNDING TISSUE.
Diode lasers use a single wavelength of light that has a high abruption rate in melanin. As the melanin heats up it destroys the root and blood flow to the follicle disabling the hair growth permanently.
The Diode laser is safe and efficient for hair reduction or removal. The Diode laser is the best overall laser for all six skin types based on long term use and safety and is especially effective in people with skin types 1 to 4.
Is It Permanent? Laser hair removal is permanent hair reduction , not permanent hair removal. It’s not uncommon for patients to require maintenance treatments once a year, even after the area has been fully treated. The reason: The laser targets and destroys your current hair follicles , but new follicles can develop thanks to hormonal changes or shifts in weight.
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Do I Need to Go to a Doctor?
You do need a doctor present.
Because laser hair removal is all about choosing the right laser for your skin type , the doctor should also be the one to examine you and determine which laser is best. “A doctor will know what drugs you can’t take while getting laser hair removal done , and they need to talk to you and examine you in person.”
How Long Does It Take?
The actual procedure time depends on the area being treated. Each hair follicle is zapped in a millisecond , so a small area (such as the armpits) will take less than five minutes to complete , while a larger area (such as the legs) might take a half hour.
As for the amount of time you’ll need before you’re completely hair-free , suggests five to six treatments. “Most people see a drastic reduction after three or four treatments , and six is probably the maximum number of treatments you need on any one area.
FAQS
IS THIS TREATMENT SUITABLE FOR ME?
Laser hair removal works on almost every skin type-from very light-skinned people (or what’s known as Type I on the Fitzpatrick scale , a skin-typing test) all the way up to Type V or even VI (which is dark skin) . Some terminology to know: Light-skinned people will usually receive treatment from an Diode laser , while darker-skinned people will receive treatment from an Nd: YAG laser. Blonde , grey , or light red hair is difficult to treat. If the facility you’re looking into advertises lasers that work on every hair colour, they’re probably using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to remove lighter hair.
HOW OFTEN DO I GET THIS TREATMENT?
After laser hair removal treatment , it is common for hair to regrow. Why do hairs continue to grow after the treatment? This is mainly due to the hair’s growth cycle. … At least six cycles of treatment are required to expect a significant reduction in hair , with each session conducted after every four to six weeks.
IS THIS TREATMENT PAINFUL?
The procedure hurts-but not a lot. “It stings.”, “It’s universally described as a rubber band snapping against your skin.” But it only stings for a millisecond-the time it takes for the laser to target your hair follicle and zap it away (of course , this means that it will sting for each hair follicle zapped). While your skin may be a little red and puffy after the procedure , you shouldn’t feel any pain in the area by the time you leave the clinic.