It’s highly unlikely that women get excited about the fact that they need to shave their legs. It’s hardly a joy to stand and pluck those pesky little rogue eyebrow hairs either. If the hair isn’t on a woman’s head, it’s most likely in line to be removed but not all body hair can be shaved; and bleach doesn’t really prove to be a viable solution. That is when permanent hair removal needs to be considered.
How does it work?
The most common method is by using lasers. The lasers produce heat, so this means that the problem area is isolated and the laser then burns the roots of the hairs in that area. After a few repeat treatments, the roots will be burnt to a point where they will no longer regenerate or produce new hair.
Another thing to keep in mind is because the hair roots are being burned by lasers, the skin around the treated area will be sensitive after treatment. Proper care should be taken to minimize the discomfort that might be caused by this. It’s not likely to be too sensitive though as these treatments are done by professionally trained technicians or physicians and the treatment is aimed at burning the hair roots, not the skin cells. But it’s good to know what you’re in for.
The positives of laser treatment
The strongest argument that could be raised is the fact that this type of treatment is permanent. If you’re unlucky enough to be one of those guys that look like you’re wearing an expensive cashmere sweater after you take your shirt off, you wouldn’t have to worry about shaving that manliness after laser treatment.
A few trips to the clinic and you can chuck those razors in the bin. Laser treatment has also become more readily available and, with this, there’s more competition in the market and that means it’s not as costly as it was a few years ago.
The not-so-positive side of laser treatment
It may have been mentioned above that a drop in price is one of the pros of this procedure, but that does not at all mean that it’s a cheap option, only cheaper than it used to be.
Even though shaving and waxing isn’t a permanent solution and a pain to have to do over and over, it still remains much less expensive than a few sessions to permanently remove that unwanted hair. I’d recommended weighing up if it’s worth it. Rather don’t shave that fluffy upper lip, have that lasered off instead.
Lastly, with an increase in demand for permanent hair removal, there are unfortunately a lot of fly-by-nights out there looking to make a fast buck. You have to make sure that you do your homework when you go for treatment. Like previously said, if it’s done right, it’s painless and quick. But with an untrained technician, you could end up with some nasty burns.