Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure using laser light to eliminate unwanted hair. The laser beam works by beaming a laser light of a certain wavelength through the skin. The laser specifically goes after the dark pigment called melanin in the hair. When the laser beam hits the hair follicle, the heat destroys the hair follicle. It usually takes several rounds of laser treatment to produce longer hair-free periods.
Because the laser targets melanin, it works best on dark hair, particularly dark hair on someone who has fair skin. Laser hair removal doesn’t remove light red, light brown, blonde, or white hair. The procedure should be done by a licensed physician who is board certified in dermatology, or else by a licensed nurse or physician’s assistant who is supervised by the physician during the treatments. Read more…
