Before your Laser Hair Removal Appointment

Before your Laser Hair Removal Appointment

Who doesn't want skin that’s smooth and free of unwanted hair? Routine waxing, threading, shaving and tweezing is such a tedious task! Thankfully, modern science has found a ‘permanent’ solution to this problem. Just go in for laser hair removal and make unwanted body hair a thing of the past. To a degree, of course!

What is Laser Hair Removal and How it Works

In the procedure of laser hair removal, hair follicles are subjected to a high beam of light, which is converted into heat to destroy them - semi-permanently!

• No matter what part of body hair you want removed, the procedure is the same. However, there are different machines used. They work along the same principle except that the wavelength of light used is different. A cosmetologist decides what machine would work for you after analysing your skin.
  • Before beginning the procedure, the technician trims body hair to the surface of the skin.
  • Adjustments are made to the hair removal machine depending upon the colour and thickness of your skin and the colour and location of hair.
  • A part of your skin is treated and then the technician waits to make sure the settings of the machine are perfect for you.
  • How much does laser hair removal hurt? Well, the pain is similar to what you feel when a rubber band pops against your skin. However, pain levels vary depending upon the machine.
  • After the procedure, you’re offered ice packs to soothe your skin. The cosmetologist may prescribe a cream to prevent inflammation.



• In order to remove hair more permanently, you may have to go for four to six sessions of treatment depending upon your skin and hair growth. These sessions are repeated every four weeks till the time hair stops growing. Since laser hair removal does not remove hair forever, you’ll have to undergo treatment again later.
• The average cost of laser hair removal in India can be anything between Rs.18,000 to Rs. 60,000. However, it varies depending upon the area that needs to be treated, the type of hair and the number of sessions required.
• Since the procedure does not make use of any UV rays or other radiation, there is no threat of cancer.

• Pros and Cons of Laser Hair Removal:

  
  Pros:
  • Quick and semi-permanent removal of unwanted hair
  • Effective hair removal.
  • No known risks of laser hair removal.
  • Ideal for removing hair from any part of the body.
  • Less painful and messy than traditional methods.
  Cons:
  • The cost of laser hair removal in India is high.
  • Sometimes you will see re-growth of hair fairly quickly.
  • The procedure works only on active hair follicles.

Laser hair removal for women is gaining popularity. Given that there are no long-term side effects of laser hair removal, it’s considered to be a safe and quick remedy to eliminate unwanted hair.

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