When
it comes to hair removal there are many options. You can quickly shave away
your hair, but they grow back as quickly and often cause itching and bad
ingrowths. Waxing will snatch away not just your hair but also the protective
lipid layer causing irritation and folliculitis. Depilatory creams are known to cause dermatitis and
pigmentation in their aftermath.
People
often associate laser hair removal to be a painful procedure which will burn a
hole in their pockets. These and some more myths prompted us to clear the air
about some wrongful beliefs about LHR and why LHR should be your go-too
procedure for smooth hairless skin .
Myth 1: Laser Hair Removal causes the hair to grow more dense
and frequent.
Fact 1: Laser Hair Removal doesn’t
cause the hair to grow more dense. Infact, each
treatment should cause a reduction of between 10 percent and 25 percent in hair
growth. There is a visible reduction in the
density, thickness and growth rate of hair at successive sessions. The hair that does eventually grow back typically
returns much finer and lighter than before, as indicated by the American
Academy of Dermatology, so areas that were once problematic may be less
bothersome even when the hair grows back.
Myth 2: Laser Hair Removal is not safe.
Fact 2: Laser Hair Removal safety is dependent on
the laser system that is used. FDA has recommended and approved hair removal
systems which are safe to use. It is always recommended to go to certified Dermatologist
who are using FDA approved system to avoid problems during and after Laser hair
removal process.
Myth 3: Laser Hair Removal exposes you to radiation
Fact 3: FDA recommended and approved
hair removal systems do not emit radiations. So it’s not harmful for patients
going through LHR.
Fact 4: Laser energy damages the
follicles in the growing phase (anagen). Several
treatments are needed to target ALL hair in the active growth phase.
Approximately 6-10 weeks after every treatment, additional treatment is
required to eliminate the hairs that came out of the dormant phase and are now
active. About 6 to 8 sessions are recommended to get significant hair
reduction. Depending upon hair type and genetic factors, some clients may
require additional treatments beyond these initial treatments.
Myth 5: Hair Removal Treatment cause burns
Fact 5: This is very rare. Depending
on the skin condition. Usually this treatment causes burns if you have dark
skin. Talk to your dermatologist regarding it and they will give you some pre- and
post- treatment medications.
Myth 6: Laser Hair Removal are very painful to handle
Fact 6: Some patients feel a pin
prick sensation that cause a minute discomfort. But LHR is not very painful.
Infact it causes much less pain than waxing.
Myth 7:
Laser Hair Removal is very costly compared
to other hair removing methods like waxing
Fact 7: Waxing costs less per session, but costs more than laser hair removal
over the long run. The total investment is much less with lasers with permanent
reduction in comparison to the cost of temporary procedures like waxing. For
example, over the course of 20 years, women spend nearly 2,40,000 only on
underarm waxing! Laser hair removal for underarms will cost about 14000/-. Not
to mention the number of trips made to the parlour and energy spent with
traditional method like waxing and threading. LHR is much more cost effective,
safe, quick and efficient compared to other hair removal techniques.
Myth 8: Laser Hair Removal is done only for women
Fact
8: It used to be that hair removal was
strictly a female thing. Not so anymore.
More and more men are opting for laser hair removal to get finer and
lighter hair. Beard shaping, chest, neck, back, arms etc. are favoured sites
for LHR in men.
Myth
9: Laser Hair Removal can be done in beauty
parlours
Fact
9: Laser hair removal can go very wrong and lead
to irreversible damages like scarring if
done by and untrained individuals with substandard machines. The best way is to
talk to a certified dermatologist regarding LHR for you. Using the wrong laser or the wrong settings can lead to discoloration of
your skin, failure of the laser to work, pain and redness, and even scarring.
Myth 10: You can’t get Laser Hair Removal treatment in summer.
Fact 10: You can get LHR in summer.
However people with darker skin tone can face some minor issues. It is always
recommended to talk to your dermatologist regarding LHR. A sunscreen is always
recommended to prevent pre and post laser treatment.
Dr.
Nikita Patel
Clear
Skin Clinic
Dermatologist
and Cosmetologist
Thane,
Mumbai
www.clearskinclinic.in
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