Hair that turns white as we age is often an indicator of wear-and-tear damage and should be addressed quickly and efficiently. There are safe and effective solutions available to remove unwanted facial hair safely.
Laser hair removal can be an excellent solution. This procedure is relatively painless and will significantly decrease hair growth over time.
How It Works
Laser hair removal works by using a beam of light to destroy hair follicles, thus stopping their production and stopping any future growth. It is an effective and permanent way of ridding yourself of unwanted body hair without downtime; simply wear protective eyeglasses or goggles during treatment to shield your eyes from the laser light, plus receive topical anesthetic for pain management during this process.
Those with darker complexions may be skeptical that laser hair removal will work on them; however, modern laser technology now makes permanent hair removal possible for people of darker complexions. A doctor experienced in performing this treatment on different skin tones can ensure you achieve results without risking damage to your skin.
Laser hair removal uses light energy delivered from lasers that is focused on targeting pigment in the hair and skin, with darker hues more efficiently absorbing light energy and turning it into heat that destroys hair follicles and prevents future hair growth. Since darker-hued people tend to absorb this type of treatment more effectively, laser hair removal tends to work best on those with darker locks like brunette or auburn tones.
Laser hair removal can also be effective on blonde and gray hairs as well as fair skin tones; the difference being that these hairs do not contain enough melanin to be easily targeted by laser light energy; as a result, effective results may take more time and effort.
Before initiating laser hair removal treatments on blond or gray hairs, some laser practitioners opt to apply a pigmenting dye first to help the laser more accurately target hair follicles and increase long-term success. Meladine and carbon hair dyes can be used as suitable pigmenting dyes.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatments, it is necessary to prepare the area by shaving. This will enable the laser more accurately target hair follicles while decreasing chances of burn or skin damage. Furthermore, you must avoid using any sunless skin creams or any methods such as plucking or waxing in the weeks leading up to your treatment session.
Laser hair removal does not hurt as much as tweezing or waxing, but can still be uncomfortable. Your level of discomfort depends on the area being treated as well as your pain threshold; an experienced esthetician should make the experience as relaxing and comfortable for you by knowing how to adjust power, wavelength and settings on the laser machine to treat specific types of hair while protecting you from burns if any occur during treatment. When performed by trained professionals, laser hair removal is considered safe and effective for all skin types.
Advantages
Laser hair removal is effective against white facial hair because its light directly targets pigment. As soon as melanin in the hair absorbs this light, it heats it up and destroys its follicle, stopping further growth of new strands. Furthermore, unlike shaving or waxing methods that damage surrounding skin while targeting individual hairs at once, laser removal allows more precision than any other form of removal can.
Laser treatment typically occurs rapidly, depending on the area and intensity of hair follicles being targeted. Smaller areas can typically be covered in minutes while larger ones could take an hour or more to treat. While laser light energy may cause some discomfort during a procedure, topical pain-relieving gel should usually be applied prior to beginning in order to minimize this side effect.
laser hair removal works best on those with lighter skin and darker hair as the contrast makes it easier for melanin in hair to absorb laser’s light energy. Unfortunately, its effectiveness decreases on people with dark skin or with hair that’s blond, gray, red or white since this makes finding hair follicles harder for the laser.
Laser hair removal offers another distinct advantage over other methods for eliminating unwanted hair, such as shaving and waxing: its results are permanent! After just a few sessions, the hair follicles responsible will become permanently damaged so they no longer produce new hairs – giving you smooth skin free from unwanted follicles! This leads to hair-free skin for life!
Laser hair removal stands apart from traditional methods like waxing because it’s non-invasive and can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Furthermore, unlike electrolysis treatments which typically require multiple visits every four to six weeks for successful removal of unwanted hairs, laser removal takes only minutes per session!
Laser hair removal does pose some risks, including changes in skin pigmentation (lighter or darker spots), swelling around hair follicles and irritation to surrounding tissues. To minimize such risks, only seek laser treatment from licensed physicians or dermatologists who can recommend an appropriate laser device based on your skin type and color of hair.
Before seeking laser treatment, you should also avoid products or procedures which darken your skin such as tanning lotions and darkening treatments such as tanning beds. Furthermore, avoid shaving or plucking hair that needs treating as this can disturb the surface of the skin and hinder laser’s ability to reach follicles directly.
Laser hair removal stands out as being cost-effective when compared with alternative treatments like electrolysis, which can cost hundreds of dollars per session and take months to complete. Furthermore, health insurance may cover it if you see one of their approved practitioners that meet certain education, skill and training criteria; some flexible spending accounts also offer coverage – it is always advisable to contact your provider and inquire further regarding available coverage options for laser hair removal treatments.
