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Friday, April 4, 2014

Fort Worth Laser Hair Removal Details

By Linda Cantrell


The medical procedure in which lasers are used for removing hairs from unwanted areas of the body is known as laser hair removal. Lasers are intense and pulsating light beams. Treatment is done by passing the light beams through the skin to follicles of hair. Lasers produce intense heat that damages follicles of hairs and inhibits hair growth in the process. For the residents of Fort Worth laser hair removal should be done when one has adequate information about the procedure.

People go for hair removal using lasers with the main reason being to remove hairs that are not wanted. Various parts of the body can be treated; upper lips, bikini area, chin, armpits and legs. As a matter of fact, all parts of the body can have hairs removed from them other than eyelids and the areas adjacent to them. There are two main factors that determine level of success; hair color and type of skin.

For instance, this procedure brings best results for light-skinned people who have dark hairs. This is because the lasers target melanin. This is the pigment that is responsible for color of the hair. However, with advances in technology, it has become possible to treat people with hair that is lighter. Persons with gray, blond or red hairs will not benefit as much from the procedure. Treatment options people who have lighter hairs are still under investigations.

Lasers do not guarantee permanent removal of hairs. Some hair tends to be resistant to treatment, with others starting to grow again after treatment. The re-growing hairs are however finer and lighter. The side effects that most people suffer from are skin irritation and change of pigment. Irritation of the skin causes redness, swelling and discomfort. These effects are temporary and will disappear after some time.

As concerns changes in skin pigment, one should expect lightening or darkening of the affected areas. People with darker skins are the ones affected by skin lightening. This is caused when there is an incorrect setting of the laser. The other side effects that can be experienced are change in skin texture, blistering, crusting and scarring. These are however rare. The eyelids and areas in the surroundings are not treated using lasers because they are delicate and can be severely injured.

There should be choice of the best professionals for the procedure. Doctors chosen should be certified and licensed in dermatology or cosmetic surgery. They should have necessary experience. There is the option of going for treatment from spas and salons, but this would need extra caution.

Consultation with the doctor before the procedure is recommended. It is during this visit that the doctor reviews medical history of the individual and their use of various medications. The possible complications and risks are also discussed. The individual will be told what they should expect from the treatment. They will also be briefed on ways to prepare for treatment.

It is possible that there will be swelling and redness for some time after treatment. Discomfort is reduced by applying ice to affected areas. In the event of skin reaction, steroid creams are used.




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