Self Esteem and Laser Hair Removal Procedures

Excess hair in places that most would deem undesirable can be a constant worry for some. No matter where hair is growing if that area is visible it can lead to a loss of self-esteem and confidence. There are various options for hair removal but many can be painful or damaging to the skin over the long term, these options are also temporary and hair will grow back over a period of time.

Laser hair removal is a relatively new technique that permanently removes hair from any area of the body. Becoming commercially available around the mid nineteen nineties the treatment has increased in popularity over recent years. Depending on the area being treated some treatments can be completed in relatively short visits. For permanent hair removal it is important that treatment intervals are spaced over a few weeks at a time. This ensures that even inactive hair follicles that become active during the treatment period can be treated by the laser hair removal procedure.

For large areas that have a dense amount of hair growth visits to the clinic will last around an hour and then will return over a period of weeks for around six or seven visits. The success of the procedure determines largely on the skill of the technician performing it. Some patients have been dismissed as being non-responsive to laser hair removal treatments, in these cases however it has been shown that incorrect settings or laser machinery has been used.

There are medically associate uses for this type of treatments also, patients who suffer from chronic ingrown hairs or shaving bumps can find relief application of this type of hair removal procedure. It is also less damaging over the long term to those who suffer from sensitive skin than other hair removal methods. Waxing can strip skin of important moisture and cause severe irritation even in those without normally sensitive skin. Depending on how well the waxing has been performed it can be the case that hair may return more quickly than you might expect from a hair removal procedure. Store-bought depilatories that use chemicals to remove hair can also cause major skin irritation and can become expensive with even just a few applications.

Laser hair removal procedures while seeming relatively expensive as an initial proposition become much more cost effective when considering the lack of alternative methods that will need to be purchased. Many locations offer free initial consultations to discuss the area that will be worked on and how long a visit will take and how many will be needed to fully remove hair growth in that area. Many women who have suffered from unsightly hair growth have found satisfaction and confidence from undergoing laser hair removal procedures, allowing them to wear clothing that they would normally avoid with comfort.