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Laser Hair Removal for Unwanted Hair

Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure used to remove unwanted hair in numerous areas of the body. It is most widely used to remove hair from the legs, arms and face. Unsightly hair on the face, such as on the upper lip and on the upper cheek next to the ear, are common treatment areas for laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal is a very common procedure with more than 500,000 treatments each year. It has several advantages over other techniques, such as shaving and waxing. The biggest advantage is that the treatment results normally lasts 10 to 15 weeks while for other techniques, unwanted hair can start to return within several days.

During the procedure, the laser light is directed toward the areas of unwanted hair and the beam removes the hair follicles. Before treatment, the doctor or nurse may provide some cream to help numb the skin. After treatment, it is recommended that the patient avoid tanning for a few days. The patient should also avoid waxing treatments and prolonged exposure to hot water on the skin, such as sitting in a Jacuzzi.

The Best Candidates for Laser Hair Removal

The best candidates for laser hair removal are those patients who have dark hair with light skin. Coarse hair is easier to treat than fine hair. Patients with dark skin are not ideal, but in some cases the treatment can be effective. Multiple treatments may be needed during a session to removal hair from particularly difficult areas and the patient can expect 12 to 15 weeks between treatment sessions.

To learn about other types of skin treatments, such as for anti aging skin care, visit the pages with information about Botox, laser tattoo removal and scar removal. Also contained in this site are articles about a wide range of plastic surgery procedures.