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What should I expect to pay for laser hair removal?
11 December 2007Prices vary widely from clinic to clinic. Some also offer discounts for paying up front for multiple treatments. Although the upside is possibly paying less money overall, this also involves signing a contract which will prevent you from getting any refunds in case something goes wrong or you are not happy with the services before and/or after you are done. Remember, that laser doesn’t work on everyone also when making this decision. It’s recommended that you get 3-4 consultations before deciding on a clinic as well to compare prices and technician’s experience etc.
No tag for this post.Is laser hair removal treatment painful?
11 December 2007In one pulse, the laser can remove all the hair on a patch of skin the size of a nickel (depending on the specific laser spot size ranging from 9-18mm on average – i.e. the “head” of the laser from which the power is coming with every pulse). Everyone’s pain threshold is different, but generally laser hair removal is not much more painful than waxing, but the sensation is different. It resembles a rubber band snapping against the skin for a quick second with each pulse. Most people do not require an anesthetic cream (like EMLA), but one may be used for very sensitive patients/areas (can be provided or prescribed at the clinic). Be aware that using anesthetic creams is only safe on small areas (like upper lip, bikini, or underarms) and in small quantities. Using it on large areas like the back can cause adverse effects or even death. Consult with your tech and doctor if unsure.
No tag for this post.Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?
11 December 2007Both men and women seek laser hair removal services to have unwanted hair removed. Hair removal is commonly done on the hairline, eyebrow, top of the nose, lip, chin, ear lobe, shoulders, back, underarm, abdomen, buttocks, pubic area, bikini lines, thighs, face, neck, breast, arms, legs, hands, and toes.
No tag for this post.Back Hair Removal For Men
11 December 2007Laser hair removal is used on just about every area of the body. The most common areas include the lips, chin, cheeks, necks, shoulders, underarms, chests, arms, abdomens, buttocks, bikini lines, thighs, hands, and even toes. FYI, the only area of the body laser hair removal cannot be performed is on the inside of your ear (in the ear canal) or inside your nose. Among men, popular regions include the “unibrow,” the nape of the neck, and, of course, the back. Shaving or waxing back hair is mired with difficulties. The number one problem is it’s nearly impossible to shave yourself, and it can be even more frustrating and embarrassing to get some one to do it for you. If you actually find someone to shave your back for you, be prepared to have them repeat the process every week or two. With waxing there’s the dreaded pain factor, especially if you’ve amassed the amount of hair that some backs can.
No tag for this post.Bikini Line Hair Removal
11 December 2007The bikini line is one of the most popular areas for laser hair removal today. As we all know, there are new trends in personal grooming, and fashion trends are always changing, causing us to adapt. For example, bathingsuits are now high-end fashion with even higher bikini lines. Swimwear in general is a multi-million dollar industry that rivals trendy handbags, shoes, or scarves. With some woman paying up to $250 for a designer bikini, that line better not be spoiled by a single extraneous hair. This is by no means easy as bikini bottoms (and underwear) get smaller and smaller, making bikini line maintenance a full time occupation.
No tag for this post.Body Hair Removal
11 December 2007Laser Hair Removal for Bikini Line
Today, swimwear is fashion that rivals a great handbag, shoes or scarf. With some woman paying up to $250 for a designer bikini, that line better not be spoiled with extraneous hair. Bikini hair removal is one of the most popular forms of laser hair removal. Don’t be rude at the beach. Show off your fashion and not your pubic hair.
What body parts does this work on?
11 December 2007Laser Hair Removal for…
Body Hair Removal
Facial Hair Removal
Underarm Hair
Leg Hair
Bikini Line Hair Removal
Back Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal for Men
No tag for this post.Laser Hair Removal Treatment Areas: It Works There?
11 December 2007First, Understanding What’s Off Limits
Want to know where on the body laser hair removal can be performed? Let’s start with the one place it can’t: beneath the eyebrows. This is especially disappointing to women who would love to retire their tweezers and always have perfectly sculpted brows. However, this area is simply too close to the eyes, and would require removing the standard eye protection worn during laser hair removal treatments. Also, the spot size of many lasers is about the circumference of a nickel, so it’s unfortunately very difficult to pinpoint the laser enough within that small area to shape and sculpt the brows the way most women would prefer. Worried about a unibrow? No problem—the area between the eyebrows is safe. It’s a commonly and successfully treated area.
Brace Yourself — This Might Sting a Little
11 December 2007What Most Say Laser Hair Removal Feels Like
What IS pain? How does one define this elusive term?
…Ah, yes, the question of whether or not laser hair removal hurts is a highly subjective matter.
On the one hand, the FDA has simplified it for us: they prohibit companies from promoting laser hair removal as “painless,” because, well, it’s not. Hair removal lasers use heat to destroy the hair beneath your skin, so the process certainly won’t go unnoticed.
No tag for this post.Budgeting For 6-8 Laser Hair Removal Treatments
11 December 2007Budgeting Your Time
When you are deciding to start laser hair removal, you’d be wise to consider the time commitment it requires. It’s not a demanding every day or every week schedule, but you can’t start laser hair removal now in preparation for, say, a trip you’re taking next month.
The entire process is usually performed in at least 6-8 treatments, usually spaced about 6-10 weeks apart from each other. They’re scheduled at such a distance to coincide with the hair growth cycle. Since laser energy only effects actively growing hair, the laser treatments must occur during the active stage of the hair growth. The number of treatments required varies a bit based on the body area being treated, and spacing is usually adjusted as treatments progress.
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