Laser Facial Hair Removal
Both men and women seek out facial hair removal to remove unwanted facial hair and ingrown hairs. There are numerous options out there for these individuals that might provide temporary facial hair removal but they all have some serious drawbacks. One such drawback is the hair regrows quickly and you have to continue to attempt the hair removal every few days. That’s where laser hair removal comes into play. This form of cosmetic surgery provides an effective and safe way to remove unwanted hair. The great thing about laser facial hair removal is that you will feel little to no pain and it is semi-permanent.
Increasing in popularity every year, laser facial hair removal is one of the most sought out non surgical treatments available. More and more people see the benefits this form of facial hair removal including men who make up about a quarter of the patients.
Men are always looking for products that will enhance their appearance, especially their hair. That’s why hair loss products are so popular. Many men seek laser hair removal for their facial hair because it is more effective than shaving and/or they have painful ingrown hairs that resulted from shaving against the grain.
You can have laser hair removal performed anywhere on the face including the chin, lips, eyebrows, and cheeks. This type of treatment only takes a few minutes to do and requires no general anesthetic – you will be awake for the procedure. You can leave right after it is finished, it’s entirely outpatient based. Laser hair removal is generally repeated at least once a month from anywhere from 2-6 months to ensure quality hair removal.
As mentioned in our other page what is laser hair removal, the best patient for laser hair removal is an individual with lighter skin and darker coarse hair since lasers target the melanin of the hair in the skin and can have trouble distinguishing dark skin from dark hair. But darker skinned individuals have options such as the Nd:YAG laser and others with much longer wave lengths then traditional lasers.
A good candidate is also in good physical condition and mental health but really any potential candidate for laser facial hair removal should have realistic expectations on what the procedure will actually accomplish for them.You should understand that laser hair removal is a long term solution to unwanted hair but it is not always permanent and the hair can regrow with some patients. Even though there’s a chance it can regrow back it is still the best option. With every other option the hair will regrow.
Facial hair removal is performed by a cosmetic surgeon in his office or in a hospital. You should get the most experienced and qualified surgeon you can as experience will play a big role on how well the hair is removed and how long the treatment will take. The cosmetic surgeon will apply some anesthetic to your face and then use the laser he deems will be best for your skin and hair color and will begin to remove your unwanted hair. You might feel a slight discomfort but many patients report no pain at all.
Most patients recover from the procedure in as little as a day but those who don’t usually only experience side effects for a week or less. Side effects include: sensitivity, redness, and some peeling of the skin on the treated area.
