When it comes to hair removal, there are many options available. From shaving to waxing to electrolysis, there are a variety of methods to choose from. However, one of the most popular and effective methods is laser hair removal. Orit Markowitz, Associate Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai in New York, explains that until recently, laser reduction and hair removal worked best on people with fair skin and dark hair.
But now, thanks to the latest in laser technology, people with darker skin tones can also benefit from this treatment. At Reflections Laser Spa in Cleveland, Ohio, they use Candela GentleLase technology to provide safe and effective laser hair removal for all skin tones. This method uses a patented cryogenic cooling device to make the process comfortable on the skin. In addition to laser hair removal, Reflections Laser Spa also offers Nexalin therapy and treatments with Botox and fillers.
One of the most popular types of laser hair removal is the Alexandrite method. This type of laser is ideal for people with light skin tones and is said to hurt a little less than some of the other types of lasers. However, part of the reason it doesn't hurt as much is that the laser wavelength is shorter, which means it doesn't penetrate as deeply. At Cosmetic Laser Medi Spa & More in Cleveland, they offer electrolysis and laser hair removal services.
They use Braun Silk Expert System which uses intense pulsed light (IPL) that has been clinically proven to be a safe and effective home hair removal treatment. The light is strong enough for 500,000 flashes which is said to be enough to remove unwanted hair from head to toe of nine to eleven people. When the laser is activated, a laser beam will pass through the skin to the small sacs (follicles) where hair growth originates. The intense heat of the laser damages the hair follicle which results in a reduction in the number of hairs and the quality of the hair.
Although often classified under a laser hair removal treatment, IPL isn't really a laser, it's just a light, and as the name implies, intense pulsed light is used to damage hair follicles in a similar way as lasers are used in other types of treatment. After experiencing the many difficulties of shaving (ingrown hairs, redness, irritation and rapid growth), many people are considering alternative hair removal methods this season. Joshua Zeichner recommends Tria Hair Removal Laser because it uses diode technology which is the same one used in the office. Not only is it FDA-approved for every hair color and skin tone but its mid-range size means it can easily flash hairs on the upper lip such as those on your partner's back and thighs. The type of laser treatment you end up receiving will be based on your own specific profile, mainly what tone your skin is and what your hair looks like. Alexandrite laser, the fastest of the laser types, is good for treating large areas of the body in patients with a fair to olive complexion. After laser hair reduction or body hair removal you may notice redness and swelling for the first few hours.
While many people use lasers in the hope that they will never have to shave again, there is no guarantee that the treatment will remove all the hair forever.
