Laser hair removal is a non-invasive technique for permanently eliminating unwanted hair with the use of a laser. The process removes the hair follicle from the surface of the skin and hence, stops hair growth. The process involves high levels of heat and highly concentrated light beams that when absorbed by hair pigments (melanin), damage the follicles and inhibit, limit or delay regrowth.
If you are done waxing, shaving, and/or tweezing every other day, nothing can be more convenient than this for you. It is a medical procedure that has become famous over years across the globe because of its benefits.
This procedure does not remove hair permanently but the results can last much longer than shaving or waxing.
WHY IS IT DONE?
Laser hair removal is basically done to remove unwanted hair from different parts of the body excluding sensitive skin, eyelid or its surrounding area, and tattooed skin. Commonly targeted areas include the face, arms, legs, armpits, bikini line, and chin.
The success of laser hair removal is greatly influenced by the hair type and skin type of the client. The contrast between –light skin & dark hair- brings out the best results as it is very important for the hair pigment (melanin) to absorb light in order to damage only hair follicles and not the skin pigments to avoid burns. Also, the follicles need to be in the anagen, or growth, stage for the procedure to work that’s why clients generally need multiple appointments for noticeable results.
WHO CAN & CAN NOT GET IT DONE?
Laser hair removal is generally less effective for people with dark skin and also the risk factor is very high because of the high level of melatonin in the skin, but thanks to ever-evolving technology we have few options now for dark skin as well. This procedure might not be effective for people with blonde, white, gray, and red hair colors as well as they do not absorb light well. Therefore, it is better to consult a laser specialist to discuss skin and hair type before proceeding to avoid any risk factors.
Anyone having extra body hair can consider this. It also improves your overall appearance giving you a much neater look, thus, boosting your confidence.
The following can be treated by Laser hair removal procedure:
- Hirsutism is, the growth of coarse and dark hair on a women’s body which could be hereditary and/or the result of
- certain medication or birth control pills,
- Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS),
- high level of male hormone (Testosterone),
- and/or androgens.
- Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth anywhere on the body in either males or females
Below mentioned people should consult their health care provider before going for this laser hair removal treatment. Avoid it if you are:
- Taking certain medications
- Prone to cold sores
- Pregnant or trying to conceive
- Have keloid scars
- Had or have Genital Herpes
HOW TO PREPARE FOR TREATMENT:
Laser hair removal procedure generally works on areas having few millimeters of hair. Avoid waxing, electrolysis, or plucking the area for at least 2-3 weeks before treatment, otherwise, it is going to kill the purpose of treatment as the follicles won’t be there anymore. Usually, a numbing cream is applied to the area 30 minutes before, to ease the sting of strong laser pulses. Avoid going out in the sun or usage of tanning creams to avoid darkening of skin before and after the procedure. It usually requires 2-6 months of treatment and you are highly recommended to wear special goggles provided by the clinic to protect your eyes from strong laser beams.
POSSIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Side effects may not prolong more than 3 days. The most common side effects are minor and include:
- Swelling
- Redness
- Discomfort
- Blisters
- Burns
- Acne outbreaks
LASER HAIR REMOVAL COURSE AT ELITE COLLEGE
Laser hair removal course at Elite College, Ontario, is an educational program that teaches the basics of laser technologies and methodologies online. This course typically covers the following
- Laser technology and setting
- Risks and side effects of laser & patient consultancy
- Pre & post-treatment care
- Practical experience with models
- Core knowledge of Laser
Elite College, Ontario, has designed Laser Hair Removal course online with hands-on practice opportunities for everyone out there who wants to become a Laser practitioner and provide the best quality services to clients in the beauty industry.
Clients generally want the best and safest treatment from the clinic they are attending. By keeping clients’ perspectives and safety in mind, we at Elite College, have developed this course with the help of industry experts with the latest and innovative technology and machinery. Practitioners who graduated from our college are growing in their fields because we have trained them to be the best. An average practitioner out there is earning around 53,000$ per annum. If you want to seek your career as a Laser Practitioner, you should consider Elite College’s online laser hair removal course on a priority basis.
