Home Laser Hair Removal

Up until recently, the only way you could get laser hair removal treatment was to go to a clinic or doctor’s office.  You would need to drive to the office several times for consultations and repeat appointments.    If this seems tedious to you, then I have good news! There is a relatively new, safe, and affordable technology that allows you to perform hair removal procedures within the comfort of your own home.  Before you take the leap and begin a home laser hair removal program, you should take the time to learn about potential side effects, costs, and accessibility of these systems. This article contains all of the information you will need to make the correct choice.

Laser Hair Removal at Home: Is It Safe?

Using a home laser hair removal system is a very safe procedure as long as the instructions are followed.  These systems can be used to remove unwanted hair from your back, arms, and bikini line.  The only place on your body that this system is not approved for is your neck, face, or head. The sensitive skin surrounding this area can become damaged much more easily.

The FDA approved the use of this device by consumers in 2008.  This option does not require the supervision of an expensive professional or any appointments.  For more than a decade, this system has been tested and re-tested, so you can rest assured that it is safe. After all, aesthetic surgeons have been using this technology for well over a decade.

Laser Hair Removal for Home Is Cheaper

These systems still cost a decent chunk of change, but they are actually much cheaper than seeing a professional.  Seeing a doctor can tend to cost 1000 to 3000 dollars after all of the visits and consultations, whereas a system like this will cost a single payment of 800$-1000$.

This technology destroys the target hair using a process known as “selective photothermolysis”. Because the darker pigments in your hair absorb energy from light, this system heats those dark hairs intensely and causes them to fall out and prevents them from growing back normally.

It takes a couple of applications in order for the product to work fully. At any given time, only about half of your hairs are growing while the other half lay dormant, and it only works on the hair that is active. If you want to remove the hair from a region of your body, you will need to use the technology several times to guarantee that you have treated all of your follicles as they are growing.

Who Is Able To Use The Technology?

Due to the nature of the technology, it is not possible for everyone to gain access to laser hair removal at home. You must have light to medium skin tone and dark to medium hair color in order for the device to work. You can use it if you have light brown, ivory, tan, or beige skin. If you have medium brown, dark brown, or black hair, then you can use the system. Because of the nature of the technology, it simply has no effect on lighter-colored hair, and people with darker-colored skin can cause severe burns to their skin if the pigments in their skin absorb the laser.

Professional treatments are limited in the exact same way that home laser hair removal treatments are, with the exception that some solutions have been developed to protect people with darker skin.

How effective is the technology?

When utilized properly, the system can remove up to eighty percent of your hair from the target region, and can keep them away for well over a year. With a few supplementary treatments, it is possible to extend the lifespan of the treatment.

Where Is This System Available?

Home laser hair removal systems can be bought directly from the manufacturer, or you can call your local aesthetic surgeon or dermatologist’s office for more information.