Is Home Laser Hair Removal Right for Me?

The hair-removal industry is constantly changing and improving its technology.  Laser hair removal is a solution that used to only be available from professionals and physicians.  In 2008, the system was approved for home use and was released on the market.  Because of the ease of use and the quality of the results, the home laser hair removal system is highly recommended for all people who qualify to use it safely.

How does the system function?  Years of research and study went into the development of this system, but it couldn’t be any easier to use.  The system is made up of an easy-to-handle laser that you simply move across the target region as directed.  The laser then heats hairs that are in the growing phase until they fall out, and it will be well over a year before they grow back.  This system is effective at reducing hair growth at an incredible rate.  A full treatment period will cause hair growth reduction rates of 50-80%.

The device is practically painless to use.  The device may cause your skin to redden or cause a hot or stinging sensation.  These side effects are harmless and temporary.  The device is well-planned, and incorporates many precautions, such as a beeper that goes off when the safe time window has expired, a pigmentation test, and a cream that lowers the temperature of your skin.      

This may seem like new technology, but the fact is that these devices have been in use for well over fifteen years in private offices.  Many people are catching on to this trend because they realize it guarantees quick results while minimizing discomfort.  Home laser hair removal is beating electrolysis in popularity because you don’t need to use needles to achieve results.

Unfortunately, not everyone in the world can use this system, as it poses a danger to some and is ineffective to others. This system can be used:

• When you aren’t trying to remove hair from your head or neck. The skin in these areas is very sensitive and can be damaged by the laser. If you wish to have hair removed from these areas by a laser, then consult your nearest professional.
• When your skin is lighter in color. Darker skin tones run the risk of absorbing too much of laser energy, which can then result in burns.
• The laser seeks out dark hair, so if your hair is lighter in color, then the laser hair removal at home treatment will be ineffective. Red hair is tricky and may work part of the time but may not provide for the most optimal results.

Laser hair removal for home has many distinct advantages:

1. Economical: The home laser hair removal system is a much more cost-effective way to remove hair from your body for a long period of time. Professional treatments cost three times as much for just a single area of your body, while the home system can be used repeatedly.
2. Privacy: You can enjoy the privacy of your own home while performing the treatments. This is a plus if you intend to use the system on sensitive areas.
3. Convenience: Since the treatment only takes fifteen minutes, you won’t have to cancel appointments or clear room in your schedule to make it to the doctor’s office.
4. No Driving: Treatment centers can be located quite far from where you live. With a home laser hair removal system, you won’t have to make expensive and time-consuming trips.
5. Effective: You can save hundreds of hours per year normally spent on shaving and waxing. This system removes hair for a year or longer if used properly.
6. Safe: The FDA has tested and re-tested the device, so it’s very safe to use, and comes installed with many precautionary features.

Learn more about home laser hair removal suitability or consult your physician to see if this system is right for you.