Get Rid of Unwanted Hair with Laser Treatments

Most men shave their face regularly, and nearly all have shaved their face at some point in their lives.

One cosmetic and hygienic routine that nearly everyone has in common is the regular removal of hair from either the body or face.

Women, however, may use various techniques to remove hair from the legs, underarms, bikini area, and the upper lip area.

All of these areas of skin are sensitive which can result in a rather painful experience to go through regularly, even daily for some people!

More and more people are looking into laser hair removal to solve the problem for once and for all, but are shying away because of the mixed reviews they get from those who have tried it.

The trick is not to look for special lasers or

wild techniques, but to seek out medical professionals who are experts when it comes to laser hair removal.

When it comes to laser hair removal San Diego medical professionals have discovered that the procedure must be undergone during the anagen, or growing phase, of each individual hair.

As the hairs of the body, especially those which have been removed regularly by shaving, waxing, chemical treatments or other assorted methods over long periods of time, grow back at different rates the appearance can be that the laser treatment did not work.

However, experienced medical professionals know that spacing out several treatments (about 4 to 6 weeks apart) will catch the greatest percentage of hairs in the anagen phase, thereby destroying the greatest quantity of hair follicles permanently.

The follicle in such procedures is targeted by a pulsating laser beam.

This light destroys the follicle by destroying the melanin component, or that which provides the pigmentation of the hair.

Since the melanin is darkest during the first growth phase (the anagen phase) it is the ideal time to perform the procedure.

The laser is then used to heat up the hair and follicle to the point of destruction. If performed correctly, all hairs treated during the anagen phase will cease to grow.

Through years of experience and medical expertise, the best laser hair removal technicians know exactly how to space patient appointments based on their hair and skin type to get the best possible long term result.

A positive point of using such procedures is that the residual irritation is minimal, especially when compared to the pain and discomfort already associated with other types of hair removal treatments.

Some swelling or skin discoloration may occur, and experienced technicians will know how to test small discrete sections of the skin for adverse reactions.

Just imagine, going in for laser treatments as regularly as for a bleaching or wax for around six months, and then never having to deal with unwanted hair again!

Laser Hair Removal San Diego treatments at our world-renowned San Diego Dermatology Center where we combine the major cosmetic breakthroughs of science and medicine are done with art, vision, creativity, and skill. Visit our luxurious location in the UTC area of La Jolla, CA to experience the finest dermatology experience available.