Have you ever found yourself in a situation when removing the hair from your body felt like exhausting, painful thing to do? Be honest: how many times have you given up the idea of a smooth skin due to the torture you have to go through to get it? Well, you are not alone in this.
NOW! With all the technological advancements, it is now possible to provide a painless and easy way to get the skin you always wished for. Today millions of Americans enjoy the benefits of laser hair removal; over 1.1 million according to annual statistics of American Society of Plastic Surgeons. So, the real question is, why are you still tormenting yourself with waxing, tweezing and shaving your body?
Laser hair removal is a popular non-surgical, non-invasive convenient method of removing unwanted hair permanently from your legs, arms, underarms, face and other areas. The procedure is convenient, painless, easy and fast. Depending on the skin area, may take from few minutes to hours to complete. For example, the upper lip can be treated in two minutes, while legs may take a longer. But what is important is that the procedure is effective. The lasers use light to target areas to remove the unwanted hair from its source. The pigment absorbs the light and destroys it, stopping its growth, and essentially achieving permanent hair removal.
Why is the laser hair removal so popular?
Following are some interesting facts that will help you better understand why women, and men, have chosen this procedure over waxing and shaving:
- The treatment is very precise – with the lasers all hair can be directly targeted and effectively removed, leaving the skin undamaged.
- Speed – the treatment takes a very little of your time. Depending on the treated area, it can last from couple of minutes till couple of hours. But, what is couple of hours compared to a lifetime of happiness, and smooth skin?
- It takes care of all body parts – Yes, all body parts! The lasers are built in a way that can work on even the most delicate skin on your body.
- Goodbye ingrown hairs – After the hair laser removal the hairs don’t ingrow like they do with waxing.
- Dark skin can be smooth skin – Even though the best candidates for laser hair removal are people with dark hair and light skin, people with darker skin can enjoy the benefits of this treatment as well.
Despite the simplicity of the Laser hair removal, you will still need to consult a board-certified surgeon before making the decision for the treatment. The flow and the outcome of the procedure depend on the goals you want to achieve and the area of the body you would like treated. If you are taking medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, or you have drug allergies, all of that needs to be shared with your surgeon before the procedure, because safety is paramount. It’s better to be safe than sorry, even with a procedure like the laser hair removal which is safe, non-surgical and often painless.
What happens after the treatment?
After the treatment, when the laser zapped all the unwanted hair, you will need to concentrate on your recovery and nurturing the affected area. Ice packs and anti-inflammatory lotions right after the procedure are essential to keep your skin healthy and remove any discomfort. If needed the treatment may be repeated after few weeks, during which you should be extra careful and follow any suggestion by the plastic surgeon. There is no need to worry, because the recovery requires simple discipline in moisturizing your zapped area. After few weeks of recovery, the treated hairs will fall, leaving your area smooth as a silk.
Your favorite skirt, bikini and shorts are waiting
It is amazing how a simple treatment can make you feel comfortable, free and relaxed. This might be the greatest benefit of the laser hair removal. You can feel confident with your skin and you will be eager to start wearing your favorite skirt, shorts, short dresses, short sleeves, bikini…
So, why don’t you join those happy 1.1 millions of Americans who enjoy the benefits of the laser hair removal?