Aesthetic procedures are more the norm these days. No one thinks
twice about going in for Botox injections, skin tightening, wrinkle
reduction etc. As medical technology has advanced, the number of ways
that a person can improve or maintain their looks has also increased.
Nowadays aesthetic procedures are not just for the rich and famous. One
research puts the number of aesthetic procedures done in a year at
around 11.7 million. Out of these 1.4 million procedures were for laser
hair removal.
Laser hair removal has removed the need for constant
waxing which is quite painful, or the use of depilatory creams which
have other side effects. It is a permanent treatment that ensures that a
person can have smooth, hairless skin all the time.
Hair removal for darker skin types
Many ethnic groups that have darker skin have had to look
on in envy as their fair skinned counterparts underwent laser removal
hair removal, while they still had to make their painful visit to the
salon for a wax, or go through the chore of getting rid of excess hair
with depilatory creams. This was because in its early days laser hair
removal damaged darker skins. This was mainly because of poor quality
control and inexperienced technicians.
A popular misconception
There is still a belief among darker toned groups that
laser hair removal will damage their skin. This is not true as laser
hair removal has advanced tremendously and the practitioners are much
more experienced. Laser hair removal has become as common as cutting
hair. More knowledgeable people with darker skin tones have had their
laser hair removal done years ago with no side effects. In fact, these
days the sheer numbers who are going in for laser hair removal are so
numerous that the practitioners are unable to keep up with the demand,
and the waiting list is pretty long.
Different strokes for different folks
It is true however that different colored skin tones need
a different approach. So it is important to go to a medical aesthetic
professional who are up to date with the latest advancement in the field
of laser hair removal techniques with regard to among other things, the
skin tones. This will ensure a safe and effective hair removal
treatment for individuals. It is also important to educate the client
and make sure that they understand how laser hair removal is done, what
the process includes and what are the results and possible after effects
of the treatment.
Laser Heat and its effect on dark skin
The procedure behind laser hair removal is known as
selective photothermolysis. Selected wavelengths of light are used to
penetrate the skin to reach the melanin which is inside every hair
follicle. This laser light is transformed to heat which diffuses the
stem cells in the hair shaft. The proteins in the hair shaft clump
together and cause mechanical damage to the follicle. This disrupts
re-growth of the hair.
The laser device used in these hair treatments are
sensitive to color and melanin. People with dark skin tones have a
higher amount of melanin in their bodies. It is very important for the
aesthetic medical practitioner to adjust the device to ensure that the
proper wavelength is used, and that the depth of penetration is correct
when performing the laser hair removal for dark skinned people. If not
set correctly, the skin may get damaged.
Dark toned people can now safely and simply get rid of excess body hair and enjoy the feel of smooth, clean skin all the time!
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