Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A patient's diary to comparison wax, electrolysis, laser hair removal, shaving and cream
I have never shaved my legs before, but the soft, curly red hair that prompted my family to start calling me hobbit-legs, helped me want to shave (see picture of right). So I decided to learn about the different methods of hair removal. I planned to first compare the various methods based on pain, cost and effectiveness (how long the hair stayed gone). Then, I would research each independently, and finally, I would speak to the people who do the different procedures at salons and clinics. However, I was so surprised by the interest that my friends showed in the article that I decided to actually try each of the methods.
When my hair will fall out after laser hair removal?
Hair will gradually fall out starting in about 2 - 3 weeks and continue over the next 6 weeks.
The hairs will be pushed out of the new epidermis. Use a mild sugar scrub in the shower on the 10th day, which helps exfoliate the skin and remove hair.
Repeated treatments are necessary to catch all the hairs in their various stages of growth.
The hairs will be pushed out of the new epidermis. Use a mild sugar scrub in the shower on the 10th day, which helps exfoliate the skin and remove hair.
Repeated treatments are necessary to catch all the hairs in their various stages of growth.
What dose the laser hair removal treatment feel like?
Laser hair removal feel like a rubber band snapping the skin.
It is also important to remember that everyone is different and it will depend on you level of sensitivity or pain tolerance. The pain wasn't unbearable at all, nothing like the searing pain of waxing.
To take the edge off, pop acetaminophen beforehand, or ask your doctor to prescribe a numbing cream (apply 30 minutes ahead of time).
Slight redness and swelling afterward is normal, Ice packs may be applied to the skin following treatment. If localized blistering occurs, a topical antibiotic ointment is applied once or twice daily until healed.
It is also important to remember that everyone is different and it will depend on you level of sensitivity or pain tolerance. The pain wasn't unbearable at all, nothing like the searing pain of waxing.
To take the edge off, pop acetaminophen beforehand, or ask your doctor to prescribe a numbing cream (apply 30 minutes ahead of time).
Slight redness and swelling afterward is normal, Ice packs may be applied to the skin following treatment. If localized blistering occurs, a topical antibiotic ointment is applied once or twice daily until healed.
Does laser hair removal cause scarring?
Lasers can be extremely dangerous in wrong hands and any laser procedure can cause scarring. However, the risk of scarring from laser hair removal is rather small.
The main reasons can cause scarring of laser hair removal including:
1.
Some skins are just not suitable for lasers, such as a history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation. 2.
Different types of skin must be used suitable laser. If laser be used on the wrong type of skin, it can cause serious burns and lasting pigment or scarring. The darker skin types must pay attention to it. 3.
The experience, skill, knowledge and training of the laser operator. Getting a laser hair removal treatment at an unlicensed clinic and under people with no medical training can be very risky. 4.
Most dermatologists recommend waiting 1 year after taking isotretinoin (Accutane®) before doing laser hair removal because of atypical scarring that has been associated with use of this drug during treatment.
A few patients about 2% - 10% especially in darker skin types will have temporary pigmentary changes after laser hair removal treatment. Don't worry because most of time this is not scarring. The skin will automatically resolve from weeks to months but as far as possible not to tanning.
The main reasons can cause scarring of laser hair removal including:
1.
Some skins are just not suitable for lasers, such as a history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation. 2.
Different types of skin must be used suitable laser. If laser be used on the wrong type of skin, it can cause serious burns and lasting pigment or scarring. The darker skin types must pay attention to it. 3.
The experience, skill, knowledge and training of the laser operator. Getting a laser hair removal treatment at an unlicensed clinic and under people with no medical training can be very risky. 4.
Most dermatologists recommend waiting 1 year after taking isotretinoin (Accutane®) before doing laser hair removal because of atypical scarring that has been associated with use of this drug during treatment.
A few patients about 2% - 10% especially in darker skin types will have temporary pigmentary changes after laser hair removal treatment. Don't worry because most of time this is not scarring. The skin will automatically resolve from weeks to months but as far as possible not to tanning.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Laser Hair Removal For Males
Laser hair removal treatment is exactly what males need. It is easy, safe, painless and permanent for men, and laser hair removal is definitely preferable to smelly hair removal creams, painful waxing, or constant shaving. If you've ever wanted to rid yourself permanently of unwanted hair, this is definitely a great way to accomplish your goal.
Safe for Large AreasFor most men, the areas where they want to have hair removed are large ones; the back, chest, and perhaps the legs. With laser hair removal, these large areas can be done quickly and easily. The laser procedure combines the precise accuracy of shaving with the long lasting qualities of electrolysis, making it much easier to keep large areas smooth and free of unwanted hair.
Since the laser systems work with cool lasers and lights, the procedure itself is less painful and uncomfortable and finished more quickly than with the needles used in electrolysis. This is important, since areas like the chest and back can be very sensitive. Since the lasers are not as invasive as needles, you are far less likely to suffer any real pain during and immediately after laser hair removal. While there will be some discomfort, most reputable doctors or practitioners offer a topical pain relieving cream to be applied before the hair removal begins, providing immediate relief.
Finding a PractitionerWhile conducting your search for a doctor to do your laser hair removal procedure, call the offices of those doctors you are interested in and ask if they have worked with many male patients. When you find one who has, ask if you can then make an appointment to go in and talk to him, to ask any questions you may have about the procedure. Make sure you feel comfortable with the person performing the actual laser hair removal, as this will help to keep you calm before and during the procedure.
If you know any buddies or co-workers who have had laser hair removal done, ask them about their experiences and if they would recommend their doctor. Word of mouth is the best way to find really great services and those who offer them, so take advantage of others' experiences.
Justifying the ExpenseWhile women seem to understand that beauty comes at a price, men are, by nature, more logical and practical creatures. Laser hair removal treatments can vary in cost, but the fact of it is that you'll be making an investment. And since this investment is such an important one, consider the fact that you are absolutely worth it!
Sit down and add up the costs of the alternative methods of hair removal. How many jars of hair removal cream, packages of razors or razor blades, or home waxing kits will you be purchasing over the course of your life? Not to mention the skin care creams and soothing balms you'll have to pick up to keep your skin feeling smooth after all of this abuse. Now look at the cost of laser hair removal. After just two or three treatments, you will have softer, smoother, hair free skin. Permanently. Compare the two price tags, and you'll agree that this one time investment in yourself is well worth the price.
Safe for Large AreasFor most men, the areas where they want to have hair removed are large ones; the back, chest, and perhaps the legs. With laser hair removal, these large areas can be done quickly and easily. The laser procedure combines the precise accuracy of shaving with the long lasting qualities of electrolysis, making it much easier to keep large areas smooth and free of unwanted hair.
Since the laser systems work with cool lasers and lights, the procedure itself is less painful and uncomfortable and finished more quickly than with the needles used in electrolysis. This is important, since areas like the chest and back can be very sensitive. Since the lasers are not as invasive as needles, you are far less likely to suffer any real pain during and immediately after laser hair removal. While there will be some discomfort, most reputable doctors or practitioners offer a topical pain relieving cream to be applied before the hair removal begins, providing immediate relief.
Finding a PractitionerWhile conducting your search for a doctor to do your laser hair removal procedure, call the offices of those doctors you are interested in and ask if they have worked with many male patients. When you find one who has, ask if you can then make an appointment to go in and talk to him, to ask any questions you may have about the procedure. Make sure you feel comfortable with the person performing the actual laser hair removal, as this will help to keep you calm before and during the procedure.
If you know any buddies or co-workers who have had laser hair removal done, ask them about their experiences and if they would recommend their doctor. Word of mouth is the best way to find really great services and those who offer them, so take advantage of others' experiences.
Justifying the ExpenseWhile women seem to understand that beauty comes at a price, men are, by nature, more logical and practical creatures. Laser hair removal treatments can vary in cost, but the fact of it is that you'll be making an investment. And since this investment is such an important one, consider the fact that you are absolutely worth it!
Sit down and add up the costs of the alternative methods of hair removal. How many jars of hair removal cream, packages of razors or razor blades, or home waxing kits will you be purchasing over the course of your life? Not to mention the skin care creams and soothing balms you'll have to pick up to keep your skin feeling smooth after all of this abuse. Now look at the cost of laser hair removal. After just two or three treatments, you will have softer, smoother, hair free skin. Permanently. Compare the two price tags, and you'll agree that this one time investment in yourself is well worth the price.
Laser Hair Removal Chest and Abdominal
Laser hair removal is a relatively effective, simple, fast and pain-free solution to removal chest and abdominal hair. Tweezing or waxing can also be impractical if men has thick chest hair, because the chest hair grows quickly and shaving will lead to quickly appearing stubble although it is cheaper and appears to be simple.
One laser session for chest and abdominal hair removal is need 4 to 6 treatments depending on the patient's skin color, hair color, hair thickness and hair density. Each treatment lasting approximately one hour and need to spend $100 - $300. Touch-up treatments is needed annually or biannually to maintain results.
Laser hair removal for chest and abdominal may not be permanent, but the chest will be smoother for a longer time than with any other hair removal method.
One laser session for chest and abdominal hair removal is need 4 to 6 treatments depending on the patient's skin color, hair color, hair thickness and hair density. Each treatment lasting approximately one hour and need to spend $100 - $300. Touch-up treatments is needed annually or biannually to maintain results.
Laser hair removal for chest and abdominal may not be permanent, but the chest will be smoother for a longer time than with any other hair removal method.
Laser Hair Removal For Underarm Hair
Underarm laser hair removal is a common procedure for patients seeking to remove unwanted underarm hair. Each pulse of laser light removes the unwanted hair in the underarm region.
The laser targets those hairs which are in their growth phase, and as hairs go through cycles, it may need 3 to 5 treatment sessions and touch-up treatments is needed annually or biannually to maintain results.
Since there is usually a small area to treat underarms, removal of underarm hair is one of the fastest procedures in laser therapy, requiring only several minutes of treatment time. The procedure is generally without much pain and the average cost per session is $100 to $250.
The laser targets those hairs which are in their growth phase, and as hairs go through cycles, it may need 3 to 5 treatment sessions and touch-up treatments is needed annually or biannually to maintain results.
Since there is usually a small area to treat underarms, removal of underarm hair is one of the fastest procedures in laser therapy, requiring only several minutes of treatment time. The procedure is generally without much pain and the average cost per session is $100 to $250.
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