Constantly having to remove unwanted body hair using shaving, waxing, and other methods can be frustrating and tiring. With laser hair reduction in Farmington Hills, you can experience a permanent reduction in hair growth for smoother, softer skin.
What is Laser Hair Reduction?
Laser hair reduction is a non-invasive technique for permanently reducing facial or body hair. At Farmington Dermatologists, we offer two lasers for laser hair reduction. These include the Alexandrite Laser and the YAG laser.
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Who is a Good Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
Individuals who have unwanted facial or body hair that makes them feel self-conscious, or those who are looking for an alternative to waxing and shaving, can often see effective results from laser hair reduction. Patients with light skin can benefit from the Alexandrite Laser, while those with darker skin tones can benefit from the YAG laser.
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Benefits of Laser Hair Reduction
One of the main benefits of laser hair reduction is long-lasting smoothness compared to shaving, waxing, or other temporary hair removal methods. By targeting the hair follicles beneath the skin surface, the laser light can significantly slow future hair growth, leading to long-term hair reduction or even permanent hair removal in some cases.
The treatment is precise, allowing the laser beam to selectively target dark hair while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed through a process known as selective absorption. Patients also notice fewer ingrown hairs and less irritation compared to waxing or skin bleaching creams. Because the results last much longer than home laser hair removal or shaving, most patients find the cost and convenience of fewer sessions over time to be worthwhile.
Treatments Areas For Hair Removal
Laser hair removal treatments can safely and effectively address a variety of treatment areas on the face and body. Common areas include the:
- Upper lip
- Chin
- Underarms
- Bikini line
- Legs
- Back
- Chest
Because laser hair removal works depend on the contrast between skin color and hair color, patients with light colored hair may see less dramatic results. Still, for those with dark, coarse hair, the concentrated beam of laser energy can effectively destroy hair follicles and dramatically reduce unwanted hair in multiple areas of the body.
How is Treatment Done?
Laser hair reduction is performed at the laser suite. No anesthetic is necessary, though some do choose for a topical anesthetic. To best protect the outer layers of the skin, a cold gel or cooling device will be used. The correct type of laser for your skin tone will be used, and a low energy laser beam will be absorbed by the pigment of the hair follicles. This will instantly stunt the active growth of the hair follicles with each treatment. Ice packs or anti-inflammatory creams can be used post-treatment to reduce any discomfort.
On average, patients will require three to eight treatments spaced four to six weeks apart to see optimal results.
Laser Hair Reduction Recovery
There is little to no downtime associated with laser hair reduction. Patients can often return to their everyday routines directly after treatment. Patients must apply sunscreen to the treatment areas when exposed to sunlight.
Patients in the Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield areas that wish to permanently reduce their body hair growth can turn to laser hair reduction for long-term results. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation. For more information, visit our blog.
