Thousands of men and women every day seek advice on how to enhance their physical appearance. People who want to get rid of their wrinkles and fine lines often resort to dermal fillers or Botox (botulinum toxin), whereas those who want to get rid of their excess body hair often resort to other cosmetic methods. There has been a surge in demand for laser hair removal services due to recent developments in the technology utilized for the procedure. In 2017, it was projected that 1.1 million laser hair removal treatments would be performed, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The medical aesthetics market was worth an estimated $16 billion in 2017.
The Definition of Laser Hair Removal
A concentrated beam of light is used in laser hair removal, a cosmetic technique. Legs, underarms, chins, upper lips, and bikini lines are common areas where patients seek laser hair removal. To remove hair with a laser, a handheld device generates a laser light that is absorbed by the melanin in the hair. The hair follicles are damaged by the light’s thermal energy. Hair growth in the future will be slowed as a result. As an example, although treating the upper lip might just take a few minutes, treating the leg could take up to an hour. To be effective, laser hair removal must target only the hair follicle and not the surrounding skin, thus those with light skin and dark hair are ideal candidates. Therefore, the optimal consequence will occur with a contrast between hair and skin color. Home laser hair removal systems have been on the market for a while now, with varying degrees of success. The FDA does not subject these products to the same rigorous testing as other medical devices because of their perceived cosmetic nature.
Perks of Using a Laser for Hair Removal
Laser hair removal has various benefits over traditional procedures, as you will learn in your laser certification course: Almost no negative effects. Laser hair removal has very few potential side effects, and any that do occur usually don’t last more than a few days at most. Precision. Lasers used for cosmetic purposes can safely remove even the darkest, coarsest hairs without harming the skin around the treated area. Speed. One laser pulse takes only a fraction of a second and can eliminate several hairs simultaneously. A quarter-sized area can be treated in about a second using the portable gadget. There are no ingrown hairs. It means that ingrown hairs, razor burns, and irritation will no longer be issues for patients. Effective. Although it can significantly slow hair growth, the benefits may not be permanent and more treatments may be required. Fast. The time it takes to get through a session of laser hair removal is so short that you can do it during your lunch hour. Economically viable. It’s no surprise that this is still one of the most sought-after treatments for both sexes given how reasonably priced it is and how effective the operation is. The ASPS reports that the typical price of a session of laser hair removal is $235.
