Is Laser Hair Removal a Suitable Solution to Excessive Facial Hair Or Hirsutism?

Laser hair removal treatment can quickly and effectively address excessive facial or body hair in women. This condition called hirsutism may run in the family, usually presenting at menopause and puberty, or it may be an indicator of a larger underlying problem. Research indicates that up to 10-12% of the Australian female population is affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome which can be linked to excessive hair growth and hirsutism.

Hereditary hirsutism is largely an aesthetic rather than a health concern. When not hereditary it is most likely the result of excessive male hormone production (adrenal virilism), or an increased sensitivity of the hair follicle to normal male hormone levels. It is important to both a woman's health and her self-confidence to have this condition diagnosed by a doctor. Hirsutism and any hormone imbalance that may underlie this condition can be treated. Excessive facial and/or body hair can be managed. Electrolysis is one means of managing excess hair but this can be painful, slow and very costly requiring many treatments. This is due to one follicle at a time is usually treated by sending an electrical pulse down the hair shaft.

Laser hair removal (as distinct from the much less effective IPL) is a much more manageable maintenance procedure as it treats a larger number of follicles at a time, is more comfortable than electrolysis and provides fast effective treatments. Laser Hair Removal therapy is efficient and manageable but not always a permanent solution for hormonal hair growth. It is likely that hormonal hair regrowth may occur although usually at a much slower rate and usually much thinner than before. Hirsutism sufferers should be wary of claims by any service provider that they will achieve a permanent solution.

A woman might consider bleaching her facial hair, which makes it less visible alternatively regularly waxing can also assist. All of these methods should be used as means to treating the symptom, but any woman with progressing hirsutism should consult a doctor for a diagnosis in order not to compromise her health, or her self-confidence.

Inappropriate treatment can result in additional hair growth to facial or hormonal areas. Laser Hair Removal Clinics can treat hirsutism sufferer's however when it comes to facial hair, you need to carefully select the treatment provider as many people are treated by inexperienced IPL and Laser Clinics. You must ONLY treat the affected areas and this must be done by highly skilled therapists that have a sound understanding and many years experience in dealing with skin. Inappropriate treatments may result in adverse side effects. Additionally, certain medications are photosensitive and can result in an adverse affect if a pre-treatment consultation is not accurately conducted by skilled Therapists.

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