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| Laser Hair Removal Therapy: What It Is & How It Works |
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| Monday, 18 January 2010 11:25 |
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Laser Hair Removal Therapy: What It Is & How It Works Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or laser hair removal therapy, as it is more commonly known, works by heating darker areas in the skin where hair growth occurs, as the heat and light of the laser is absorbed more intensely by dark matter. In this way the laser can target specific areas, like the hair follicle where dark hair grows, caused by melanin in the body, while not heating the rest of the skin in the area. Why choose laser therapy? IPL laser treatment has gained popularity over the years as it is an effective and fast way in which it causes permanent hair reduction and removal. Most laser hair removal sessions can now be done within half an hour and results are generally more permanent than most other forms of hair removal treatments. Although often the effectiveness and speed of the laser therapy depends on the knowledge and experience of the laser therapist performing the treatment. Therefore it is very important to choose the right therapist and establishment (usually a medispa) to perform your laser treatment. Who can use laser hair removal? IPL laser therapy works best on dark hair, due to the nature and function of the laser tool, and for this reason is not recommended for candidates with very light or white hair or very fine hair as it is not effective in treating such types of hair. However, IPL can performed on all skin colours. How long does it take to perform? This form of hair removal therapy is effective for many types of people as the light in the IPL laser can be varied and thus customised to the client's specific needs according to their hair and skin type, etc. The treatment consists of a number of sessions, spaced out over a period of time, for the best long-term results in permanent hair reduction and removal. The number of sessions will depend on the type of hair being treated as well as the area of the body being treated, the colour of the skin being treated and the gender of the candidate being treated. The easiest and fastest treatments will occur on candidates with dark hair and light skin, while candidates with fine hair and that grows on darker skin may require more treatment sessions. What does laser hair removal cost? The cost of performing laser hair removal therapy varies according to the area of the body being treated. And this can range from R200 per treatment for areas such as the lip, chin and hands, to R500 for the bikini or underarm areas, and all the way up to R1000+ for areas such as the leg and full arm. Precautions and side effects There are a few precautions and risks that you should be aware of before making a decision on whether or not to perform IPL laser therapy, and it is also always best to discuss any queries or thoughts you may have before the treatment with the laser therapist who will be performing the treatment. The normal side effects of IPL occur due to the fact that the treatment causes confined and targeted damage to the skin around the follicle of the hair, and these side effects include; itchiness, redness, inflammation, tingling and numbness around the area of treatment. And IPL is not to be used on candidates who are pregnant or trying to conceive, as well as those who suffer from eczema and have any skin infections. Candidates who have used a sunbed or such tanning treatment are also advised to wait a minimum of two weeks before undergoing laser therapy. > For more info / bookings / special offers, please contact Wellness Finds / 011 021 6690 |