Laser Hair Removal in Austin Texas
What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is an FDA approved method of dramatically reducing the growth of unwanted hair on the face, legs, back, chest, stomach, arms, neck, bikini area, underarms or other areas.
What conditions does laser hair removal treat?
Laser hair removal works best with dark, coarse hair. Light skin and dark hair are an ideal combination, but today new lasers are able to target dark black hair even in patients with dark skin.
What areas of the body can be treated with laser hair removal?
The face, legs, back, chest, stomach, arms, neck, bikini area, underarms and essentially any other area with unwanted hair growth can be effectively treated.
What results can I expect from laser hair removal treatment?
Depending on the number of treatments undergone, hair growth can be dramatically reduced with little to no irritation or evidence of treatment.
How long does the treatment take?
The amount of time required depends on the size and the area treated. For example, bikini hair removal treatment typically takes between 15 to 20 minutes, while back laser hair removal could take up to an hour.
How does the procedure work?
All laser hair removal systems use the science of selective photothermolysis selectively heating dark target matter in the area that causes dark hair growth. The skin absorbs the heat and can destory those matters without heating or damaging the rest of the skin. The process is quite safe, especially when conducted by experts, such as those at the Austin Plastic Surgery Institute.
Will I need additional treatments?
Because hair grows in several phases, and the laser affects only the follicles in active growth, several sessions are needed to kill hair in all phases. Generally, an initial set of 3-8 treatments should be foreseen. Some patients may need touch-up treatments, but the number of treatments depends on various factors, including: the area of the body being treated, skin color, coarseness of hair, and gender.
Treatments are usually spaced 3-12 weeks apart, depending upon the individual response to treatment. Generally, you should wait until you see the shedding of the hair, which should be evident around 2-3.5 weeks and when you see enough hair appear after the hair-free period for another treatment.
What are the skin conditions not likely to be helped by laser hair removal treatment?
The technology is less effective on blonde or ginger hair.
Are there any laser hair removal side effects?
After treatments, pain and side effects are rare. Some swelling or mild stinging may occur and can be easily treated with Ibuprofen.
The Austin Plastic Surgery Institute provides professional laser hair removal in Austin Texas, reducing the growth of unwanted hair on the body and safely removed by laser techniques.
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