Hair removal using lasers

Are they for you?  What are the risks?  What to expect?

We have been talking about the kinds of laser treatments available to improve appearance.  We started with a brief introduction and in this part we are talking about different types of lasers available. 

Laser Hair Removal

Unwanted, excess hair is a concern for men and women, particularly among ethnic populations. Recently, laser improvements have made it possible to effectively treat patients with darker skin types, such as African-American, Native American, Hispanics, and Asian.

However, laser hair removal is not suitable for every man and woman.  One of the key requirements for being a good candidate for this procedure is that your hair should be darker than your skin.

Technically speaking, laser hair removal can be done in almost any part of the body and there are reports that some people are using it to even get rid of hair in their private parts.  However, plastic surgeons do not recommend this technology for area around the eyes.

Other types of laser treatments

Ablative lasers

Non ablative laser

Fraxel lasers