How Safe Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is fast becoming one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures in the country, with more men and women choosing to have the treatment than ever before.

While the word 'laser' often conjures up images of battles from sci-fi films, this couldn't be further from the truth. This procedure is incredibly safe and surprisingly pain-free, with amazing results.

The laser targets the melanin (the dark pigment that gives hair its colour) in each hair follicle and therefore kills this hair and limiting its regrowth. The hair must also be in a certain stage of its growth cycle for the treatment to be effective. This treatment only works on those with dark hairs, so those with blonde, white or grey hairs will not be able to undergo this type of treatment.

Laser hair removal usually takes more than one treatment for any lasting results. Generally it requires two to six treatments over a period of two to six weeks, depending on your skin type. While you may experience some discomfort during your first session, as you get used to the sensation you won't even notice the procedure being done. You may feel a stinging sensation afterwards, although this isn't anything too painful and your skin will be slightly reddened, but this will subside in 24 hours. Unless the feeling persists for more than 72 hours, then you should contact your doctor.

Many people believe that all laser hair removal treatments are the same. However, in reality the laser will be custom set to be tolerable for your skin and your hair follicles, while getting the best results possible out of every single treatment. Also the size of the area you want treating will affect your treatment, as treatment for facial hair is going to differ from hair removal on the legs or back as these are much larger areas and may require more treatments. Once you have undergone the required amount of treatments, you should remain hair free, meaning you no longer have to worry about any up keep.

For the best advice and information contact your local clinic and speak to an expert who can devise a suitable course of sknclinics.co.uk/treatments-and-pricing/laser-hair-removal laser hair removal for you. Remember, it is completely safe and can be used almost anywhere on the body, including the face, neck, back, arms, legs and bikini area. So don't hide yourself this summer, book a course of hair removal and be free from waxing and shaving forever.

Seleena Kajla-Pawar - sk:n was established in 1990 and is the UK's leading provider of skincare treatments and products including: Botox sknclinics.co.uk/treatments-and-pricing/laser-hair-removal laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal.

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