Essential Information About Laser Hair Removal El Paso TX

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By Iva Cannon


Laser hair removal is the medical procedure in which lasers are used for removal of unwanted hair. Lasers are intense and pulsating light beams. During the procedure, there is passing of a laser beam through the skin to destroy individual follicles of hair. When this happens, there is damage of the hair follicles and therefore inhibits future growth of hair. When considering laser hair removal El Paso TX residents should know what to expect.

The people who will benefit most from this procedure are those whose skins are light and hairs dark. Inasmuch as this procedure will slow down hair growth, there is never the guarantee that the hairs will be permanently removed. If one wanted the hairs to be removed for a longer time period, then they would have to go for several treatments. Similarly, they will have to be going for periodic treatments for maintenance.

The color of hair and type of skin has an influence on the level of success. For instance, it will be most effective for individuals with light skin and dark hairs because lasers tend to target the pigment melanin in the hair. Nevertheless, with advancements in technology, it has become possible to treat even those who have darker skins. This mode of removal is never really effective for gray, white or red hair. Other treatment options continue to be investigated.

For those who are considering the procedure, it is important to consider professionals who are board certified in specialties such as dermatology or cosmetic surgery. They should have some experience with the use of lasers to remove hairs. In the event that the assistant to the physician is to do the work, they should be under supervision. Caution should be taken when considering the use of spas, salons or various other facilities allowing for non-medical treatment.

Before beginning the removal, a pair of scissors is used to remove hairs around the area in question. In certain instances, patients will need to be fitted with special goggles to protect eyes from laser beams. To reduce discomfort that comes during treatment, topical treatment is used.

The doctor will use a hand held laser instrument that is pressed to the skin. Depending on the type of laser which is used, it may be important to use a cooling device at the tip of the instrument. Another alternative is the use of a cooling gel to protect the skin. To treat small skin areas, only a few minutes will be required. Several hours will be required for larger areas of skin.

There may be some redness or swelling for some hours after treatment is concluded. For the reduction of discomfort, there should be application of ice on treated sections. Creams and pain relievers are also possible options that can be used. If you experience a reaction immediately after treatment, steroid cream will be used on affected areas.

After the removal, it is advisable to avoid exposure to the sun. After the skin has healed, you should use sunscreen every time you are in the sun. At certain times, there may be shedding of hair for the first few weeks after treatment.




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