Epilation by Laser

by Sterre Lauridsen

Hair removal is the practice of removing hair from areas where the client wants it to disappear. There are currently two kinds of hair removal methods that dermatologists use today. These are Depilation and Epilation.

*Depilation is a method which affects the part of the hair above the surface of the skin. One common form of depilation is shaving. Apart from in-house methods of depilation, other methods such as chemical depilatories are accomplished in an office. Chemical depilatories work by breaking the disulfide bonds that link the protein chains that give hair its strength, making the hair disintegrate.

*Epilation is another method which removes all of the hair, including the part below the skin, which offers longer duration before growth of hair. Common in-house methods of epilation involve plucking by use of tweezers. Other forms of epilation involve non-invasive procedures such as waxing, sugaring, epilation devices, lasers, threading, intense pulsed light or electrology. Waxing is commonly the most popular practice for cosmetology. However, the pain that customers will experience makes some tend to use other methods of epilation, such as the use of lasers.

Laser Hair Removal

According to laser hair removal montclair specialists, epilation by use of lasers have been around for about 20 years before it became commercially available in the mid 1990s. Because of the efficiency of laser hair removal, the dermatology community now generally accepts the practice which is widely available throughout world.

How is it Done?

The primary principle behind laser hair removal is selective photothermolysis (SPTL). Lasers can cause localized damage by selectively heating dark target matter, (melanin), in the area that causes hair growth, (the follicle), while not heating the rest of the skin. According to professional laser hair removal montclair, melanin is considered the primary chromophore for all hair removal lasers currently on the market. Melanin occurs naturally in the skin (it gives skin and hair its color). There are two types of melanin in hair: eumelanin (which gives hair brown or black color) and pheomelanin (which gives hair blonde or red color). Because of the selective absorption of photons of laser light, only black or brown hair can be removed.

Both men and women seek laser hair removal services to have superfluous or unwanted hair removed. Hair removal is commonly done on the following areas: lip, chin, ear lobe, shoulders, back, underarm, abdomen, buttocks, pubic area, bikini lines, thighs, face, neck, cleavage, chest, arms, legs, hands, and toes. According to laser hair removal montclair specialists, laser works best with dark coarse hair. Light skin on dark hair is an ideal combination, but new lasers are now able to target dark black hair even in patients with dark skin.

About the Author
Sterre Lauridsen is a highly trained specialists who performs treatments to keep skin healthy and attractive. She writes articles to share knowledge on proper skin care.

3 Tips for Safe Laser Hair Removal at Home
by RJ Licata

Laser hair removal at home is a very common desire for people who cannot afford professional treatments or prefer to maintain their privacy and do it themselves. The cost is significantly less, but choosing to perform the treatments at home puts the user at risk of injury. In this article you'll find three very helpful tips for ensuring the treatment is safe and effective.

1. Ditch the Tan

A tan makes your skin more susceptible to various side effects and increases the likelihood of burns. By waiting until your skin is closer to its natural color you can minimize the risk of side effects. When receiving professional treatment, your doctor would likely refuse to treat you until your skin was back to a safer shade, so it's important you take the same precautions when treating yourself.

2. Follow the Instructions

Laser hair removal systems should all come with easy to follow instructions on how that particular machine works. Be sure to follow them closely. Straying from the recommended usage will increase the chances of you hurting yourself. Even though many side effects are only temporary, using a hair removal machine is serious and you can do permanent damage if you're not careful.

3. Shop Around for the Best Machine

There are a number of different laser hair removal systems availalbe for you to choose from. Don't settle on the first one you come across or the one that's least expensive. Many websites offer user reviews on products and you'll find very honest opinions of the product's quality. Compare as many options as you can before making a decision. Not only will buying a lousy laser hair removal system waste your money, it will put you at risk of hurting yourself trying to make it work.

Laser hair removal isn't a perfect treatment no matter where it's done. When treating yourself at home it's especially important to know the ins and outs of laser hair removal to prevent serious injury. Not only will you stay safe, but your results will be improved as well.

To learn more about laser hair removal at home and how you can avoid painful laser hair removal side effects please visit Hair Electrolysis Guide.

About the Author
To learn more about laser hair removal at home and how you can avoid painful laser hair removal side effects please visit Hair Electrolysis Guide.