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Permanent Hair Removal
A
modern alternative to painful and time consuming waxing and
shaving is the permanent hair reduction laser. The heat
produced by the laser causes permanent changes to the hair
follicle. The laser light actually converts to heat as it
passes through the upper layer of skin and targets the
pigment melanin found in hair follicles. As a result, the
hair follicle is prevented from immediately returning.
The Procedure:
A laser uses light waves that can be controlled with precise
intensity and speed of the pulse. In some cases a pattern is
drawn on the patient to target specific areas of the body.
Following some answers to preliminary health questions a
small area will be tested before larger areas are addressed.
The laser is safe however protective eyewear is required for
both laser technician as well as the patient. Hair thickness
and ethnicity play a factor in the effectiveness of the
laser.
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