Laser hair removal is an extremely safe and fast process and involves little or no recovery time. Compared to other hair removal options, laser treatment is much more comfortable and effective. This procedure involves sending a gentle beam of laser energy through the skin to the hair follicle, where the energy is absorbed by the hair and transformed into heat. This process destroys the hair follicle, preventing new hair from growing.
Laser light and radio frequency energy permanently destroy hair producing follicles under the skin. The laser does its work because the light turns into heat in the melanin, destroying the follicle and its ability to grow hair. The treatment often lasts for years at a time, however around one third of the hair will regrow over time. Not all follicles are growing at the same time or pace, so the patient must return for additional treatments to ensure that all of the hair is receiving treatment during growth.
