We don’t think hair is un-sexy. But when it’s anywhere other than the top of your head, that’s another matter. These days, there are many options to remove unwanted body hair from your face, legs, back, bikini line, arms, and even underarms; shaving and plucking are always an option; electronic tweezers, radiofrequency tweezers, waxing, creams, and electrolysis might be offered to you by other practitioners. For the most part, these are temporary solutions. The permanent method – the best method is laser hair removal.
Lasers send a low-energy beam through the skin. The dark pigment (melanin) present in the shaft of the hair follicles absorbs the laser beam. Initial hair reduction is seen immediately after treatment. Permanent results require repeated treatments because of the hair growth cycles.
There are different types of lasers that can be used to remove unwanted hair. The first lasers approved for hair reduction by FDA were the ruby, alexandrite and diode lasers. But these could only be used on select individuals – not those with tans or ethnic skin.
The newest lasers – the YAG laser for example – have longer wavelengths and therefore, the ability to treat darker skin types, including African-American skin, Asian skin, and those with a tan. One of the biggest benefits is the convenience; immediately following your hair removal treatment you can return to work, school or any of your regular activities. Contact our Tucson, Arizona office for more information.
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