LASER HAIR REMOVAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Laser Hair Removal Information. Here you will find information on removing unwanted hair with lasers. If you are unhappy with unwanted hair you are not alone. Millions of Americans have unwanted hair. This may be embarrassing such as an overly furry back on a man or a mustache on a woman. Or it may be hair that is inconvenient such as having to shave the legs frequently.

Laser hair removal involves using laser light which is an intense ray of light. It removes hair by selectively heating melanin. Melanin is the pigment in the skin. Lasers damage the melanin in the hair follicle area where hair growth occurs without damaging the rest of the skin.

Laser hair removal can be done on the chin, upper lip, shoulders, back, underarms, bikini line, thighs, legs, hands, arms, chest, toes and almost any area of the body where hair is not desired.

Because hair grows in stages, not all hair will be treated with one laser removal session. Hair can only be treated when it is in the growth phase. So a number of sessions are needed to give the desired effect with laser hair removal.

The overall results of laser hair removal will depend on a variety of factors including type of skin and hair and laser used. In general most hair grows back lighter, smaller and less pigmented with a reduction in the hair amount of up to 90 percent.

Laser hair removal is most successful when performed on individuals who have light skin and dark hair. It does not work on light hair. Hair reduction can last for months to years.

For best results consult a board certified physician in your area to discuss laser hair removal information and see what is best for you.