By Della Monroe


For persons that have gotten tired of always shaving or waxing their hairs, the best way out may be to use laser hair removal. It has emerged as the most permanent procedure that is more effective than waxing and shaving. There is still use of electrolysis but it is cumbersome because each hair will be treated individually. It is also a painful technique that causes scarring. In consideration of laser hair removal Worcester residents should know what to expect.

Laser removal is not ideal for all skin types and hair colors. For the best results, one should have light skin and dark hairs. This is because the procedure targets pigmented tissues and works best on grey, white and red hairs. The body areas that are mostly targeted are the lips, underarms and arms. There is also the bikini line, legs and chest. For larger areas of the body, the treatment will be expensive.

The number of sessions required for the best results will depend on hair color and size of area to be treated. Normally, the sessions will be between 6 to 8. After treatment, it is possible that there will be some side effects. One of the side effects that should be expected are soreness of the area and swelling which is experienced for some hours. In certain circumstances, the skin may become lighter or darker.

There are certain effects like scarring and blistering that are not so common. Some side effects are caused when the procedure is not done well or the settings of the machine are not properly done. As such, the clinic chosen should be one with qualified professionals. Some kind of research is needed before the actual day. You will need what to expect from the procedure and the possible risks.

This procedure works by passing of laser beams through the skin right to the hair follicles where hairs grow from. The heat generated by the lasers will damage the follicles and inhibit growth. Some cooling device is fitted on the handset which helps with cooling the skin. For the best results, a number of treatments will be needed. This is because hairs have many phases of growth. Treatment lasts for 15 minutes to one hour. The time taken depends on size of treatment area.

You will need to make choice of specialists who are certified, either a cosmetic surgeon or a dermatologist. Besides, they need to have enough experience. You should be cautious when having the procedure from spas and establishments with no medical professionals. In such cases, a qualified person should supervise. A meeting should be scheduled with the doctor before treatment to discuss among other things the medical history of the patient and what their expectations are.

To reduce discomfort after treatment, one may need to apply some ice to the treated area. For those that experience skin infection immediately after the removal, steroid creams will be applied to affected areas. Exposure to the sun should be avoided after treatment.

As to whether the procedure is painful, it will depend on the specific patient. It usually depends on the sensitivity of the individual. Results after treatment will be seen gradually and one should not have very high expectations.




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