Laser Hair Removal - Is it Permanent?

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Why Doesn’t Laser Hair Removal Always Permanently Remove Hair? (II)



A hair will go through 3 stages in its lifetime :

(1) Active/Anagen
(2) Regressive/Catagen
(3) Resting/Telogen.

Laser hair removal is more effectual in the Anagen stage where the hair contains the most pigment, and is most sensitive to the laser light. If the laser treatment is applied when the hair is in either of the 2 other stages, then the possibility of permanent hair removal is lesser.

Everyone's hair grows differently, and factors affecting hair growth include: age, weight, metabolism, hormones, genetics, medications and environmental influences. However, disregardful of how these factors act on individual hair growth, hair itself grows through three differing phases:

1. The ACTIVE or ANAGEN growth phase, consists of approximately 85 % of our body hair at any given moment in time and can last up to several years. During this stage, the hair shaft and follicle has an accumulation of pigment and is most affected by the laser light.

2. The REGRESSIVE or CATAGEN phase is the stage during which the hair stops growing but is not yet shed. This phase often lasts a few weeks comprising about 3 - 4% of our total body hair at any given moment in time. The laser will work in this stage, but if it is late in this part of the cycle, a new hair might already be coming through and the new hair will not be affected by the laser.

3. The RESTING or TELOGEN phase lasts 5 - 6 weeks, at the end of which the hair falls out and the new hair becomes visible. The new hair might not be affected by the laser because it will not have pigment in it yet, remembering that the laser actually relies on the pigment to find the hair. Approximately 10-13% of our body hair is in this phase at any one time.

Getting an appreciation of the hair growth cycle leads to the ultimate question, "Is it possible to get permanent hair removal?" The answer is Yes, Laser Hair Removal can certainly provide a level of permanence. As you can see, if a hair in the Active/Anagen stage is revealed to the laser, then that hair will most probably be killed permanently. If a hair that is in either of the other 2 stages is revealed to the laser, then that hair will most probably be killed, but the new hair coming through will still carry on growing.

So to get permanent removal of your unwanted hair, you will more than likely need a number of laser sessions. You could be lucky - your first Laser hair removal session will permanently remove all of your unwanted hair, but the expectation is that you will need a number of sessions at set intervals to ensure that you get to the hair when it is in the first stage of growth. And that's all there really is to know, permanent Laser Hair Removal is definitely realizable !


By: Jim McDonald
Laser hair removal permanently removes un-wanted body hair by targeting the follicles or root of growing hair. For further information please visit www.permanent-hair-removal-laser.com

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Sunday, March 18, 2007

Why Doesn’t Laser Hair Removal Always Permanently Remove Hair? (I)

Laser Hair Removal is now one of the most common ways to get rid of unwanted hair, and done right, can definitely provide permanent hair removal. But the capability of Laser Hair Removal is reliant upon numerous factors, including

(i) the variety of laser being used,
(ii) the color of your hair,
(iii) the color / variety of your skin and
(iv) the phase of the hair in the hair growth cycle.

Today there is at least 5 types of laser that are used for hair removal. Your skin type and you hair color will help to determine the most effective laser for you. And even if you get it all correct, you still might not be left with permanent hair removal in a short period of time. You see, the answer lies in the hair growth cycle, and more explicitly, what phase of the cycle your problem hair is in.... sounds baffling - it is !

Before we learn about the hair growth cycle, it is imperative to understand just how Laser Hair Removal really works. That is, to appreciate literally how you can accomplish permanent hair removal, acquiring an insight into the laser process is crucial.

The laser process doesn't actually physically remove the unwanted hair. The energy from the laser literally travels through the skin, and is drawn in by the pigment in the hair follicle and shaft. When this energy is drawn into a hair, the follicles are damaged, which then impairs that specific hairs capability to grow. Eventually the hair will fall out, usually within a matter of weeks.

Getting knowledge of how the laser operates is essential. You need to always remember that the laser doesn't just make the hair fall out on the spot. It actually impairs the capacity of a hair to grow, causing it to eventually fall out. Now that we have a brief understanding of how the laser performs, it is time to get an understanding of how the hair growth cycle affects the permanency of laser hair removal.

If the hair is in the wrong stage of the growth cycle, the laser might not provide permanent removal after a first treatment. You see, the hair growth cycle comprises three stages, and the permanent nature of Laser Hair Removal is more predictable when the hair is in one stage specifically - the growth stage.

By: Jim McDonald
Laser hair removal permanently removes un-wanted body hair by targeting the follicles or root of growing hair. For further information please visit www.permanent-hair-removal-laser.com

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Friday, March 09, 2007

Laser Hair Removal – Locating The Best Practitioner Near You

Using free easy resources online you can locate a laser hair removal practitioner close to home.

Search Resource #1: Local Google (local.google.com)

Enter 'laser hair removal' in the first search field, and your town, and state in the next search field.

Google then generates a results list with business name, address, phone, web site, and a map at a glance.

Look out for the 'Directions' link. Enter your starting address and Google provides directions to the address of the laser hair removal clinic you selected.

Search Resource #2: Local Yahoo (local.yahoo.com)

Enter 'laser hair removal' in the first search field, and your town, state, and/or zip code in the next search field.

To the top right of the results is a feature reading “View Results on a Map” that generates a standard Yahoo map with all of the businesses listed in the search displayed in their street locations.

Another feature lets the searcher to specify the size of the search radius through a drop-down menu measuring in 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, and 50 miles from the center of the search area.

Search Resource #3: Switchboard (switchboard.com)

Select the "Find a Business" button, enter "laser hair removal' in the field marked "Business Name, Category, or Keyword(s), then your town and state OR your zip code.

If you want to broaden your search, tick the "Include surrounding areas" box.

On the next screen click on the blue hyperlink "laser hair removal".

Start calling or visiting the list of results for laser hair removal on the next page.

Advice when choosing a laser hair removal clinic:

You may wish to ensure the practitioner is a Board Certified Dermatologist and has experience using the specific equipment or system best for you.

You can ask to see before and after photographs of the results.

Be sure to ask questions on possible side effects for your particular skin condition.

Make sure the practitioner treating you will be able to handle any questions or problems that may arise afterwards. Make sure he will be available for some time after the treatments are completed.

By: Mike Jones
www.about-hair-removal.com/Laser-Library

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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Laser Hair Removal Cost And Considerations
by Chonticha Marijne


So, you're tired of shaving and waxing and ready to explore alternatives ways to save time. Laser hair removal cost and additional considerations are the next step. People choose to remove their hair for a variety of reasons, and sometimes, those reasons are medically based. Still, most people opt for hair removal for cosmetic reasons.

Laser hair removal cost, and some other issues, should be carefully weighed before making any decision. Laser hair removal cost can be determined by what method you choose. Laser hair removal is done through electrolysis, but there are three different methods of such, and the laser hair removal cost of each one is based on those considerations. Each method targets and damages hair follicles.

Galvanic electrolysis employs a direct current of electricity that is passed down through the needle and into the hair follicle. Thermolysis uses a high frequency that alternates current passed through the needle to the hair follicle. The blend method uses a combination of the galvanic and thermolysis methods. Laser hair removal cost is also determined by which method is used.

All laser hair removal methods consist of an invisible layer of light that is able to penetrate the surface layers of skin without damaging. Heat from the laser damages only the follicle and hair, preventing its ability to re grow. When weighing laser hair removal cost and safety, keep in mind that laser hair removal requires multiple sessions, and that repeated visits must continue. In time, hair grows back thinner, to lesser degrees. In the beginning, one may generally have another treatment within 4-6 weeks. Gradually, this time frame will increase. Laser hair removal cost is high, but for some, it's worth it.

When considering laser hair removal cost, be advised that results often depend on the skill and experience of the professional doing the procedure. While many people don't feel pain during the procedure, it all depends on a person's pain threshold. Bear in mind also that laser hair removal cost might be exacerbated by the need to treat side effects such as reddening and swelling of the area, though upon occasion, mild burning and scarring does occur. Secondary infections may occur, including impetigo or, in some cases, a reactivation of herpes simplex. Use good judgment when thinking about laser hair removal cost and other considerations.

Laser hair removal cost can range from between $400-$500 per session. Be aware that most doctors advise that their patients schedule at least four sessions for satisfactory results. The procedure can take anywhere from one to two hours, depending on the size of the area being worked on and there is no need to avoid work or play after laser hair removal. Laser hair removal cost is also determined by the professional providing the service, so it's wise to shop around. However, laser hair removal cost should not be a deciding factor when making a decision, so remember the old adage, you get what you pay for.


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Sunday, March 04, 2007

Investigating Laser Hair Removal Costs
by Charles Merier


Some women get tired of having to deal with unwanted hair. Even supermodels have to tackle the problem of hair in places they don't want any camera spotting. There are many different approaches to take when it comes to this problem. There are razors, creams and lotions all designed to remove hair, most are pretty pricey and not one removes the hair permanently. With the laser hair removal costs being as affordable as they are, this is really the only route to go.

One area that seems to sprout a wayward hair every now and again is the upper lip. For some women it is an ongoing problem. They try different techniques for masking the problem including bleaching the hair or plucking it. Ultimately it either returns darker or thicker than before. With the affordability of laser hair removal costs you can tackle the problem once and for all.

Finding a professional that handles this in your area should be relatively simple. Large cities including places like New York and Los Angeles generally have very competitive laser hair removal costs because of so many different clinics all trying to gain your business. If you live in a smaller municipality that only has one center specializing in this beauty treatment you may be stuck paying higher laser hair removal costs.

It's not only the location that has an impact on how much money you'll ultimately be spending but the size of the area to be treated as well as how many treatments are needed need to be factored in. If you want to have all the hair on your legs removed you'll obviously pay more in laser hair removal costs than you would for having your eyebrows done. In addition some individuals have thicker skin and more resilient hairs so they too can expect their laser hair removal costs to be more.

Men can also benefit from this advance in skin care technology. Many men suffer from having too much hair on their backs. Although waxing is often the chosen method to remove it, laser hair removal costs make permanent removal a much wiser choice. Waxing is painful and in addition it's a procedure that needs to be repeated over and over again.

When you do decide to go this route it's a good idea to do a bit of research. Although you'll certainly want take into account where you'll enjoy the lowest laser hair removal costs, price shouldn't be the only consideration. Make sure that the person performing the procedure is experienced and that the environment is clean. You may find a bargain basement priced laser hair removal deal but if the procedure isn't performed properly you can suffer permanent damage. No amount of savings is worth your health or appearance.


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Charles Merier writes articles about family health. Article topics include diabetes,detox diet,yoga,pilates exercise hair removal Laser Hair Removal Costs Health Care Info

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