Do you ever get self-conscious about body hair? Some people feel very uncomfortable about it, so they consistently shave, use hair removal cream, or engage in other activities to get rid of it. Even with this constant maintenance, removing unwanted body hair isn’t easy, and if you’re able to get rid of it, the process can leave stubble, razor burn, and other problems behind.
Fortunately, there’s another option. Laser hair removal can be a great choice for ridding your body of unwanted hair — for good. Still, not everyone is an ideal candidate for the process, so it helps to first find out if you are.
Colorado Skin Care offers plenty of aesthetic dermatology and beauty treatments for our patients and clientele. Kimberly Stone, MD, knows feeling your best is partly about looking the way you want, and laser hair removal can go a long way toward achieving this goal.
Laser hair removal is an in-office procedure to rid you of unwanted body hair in a fast, easy way. It can be used on typical places like the legs, bikini area, and underarms, but it’s also safe for use on the arms, back, hands, feet, and face. This is one way in which innovation involving laser hair treatment has made the procedure even more accessible.
Dr. Stone uses a handheld device to beam light wavelengths between 600 and 1200 nanometers onto the hair you want to remove. These wavelengths specifically target melanin in the hair follicles in order to remove them.
After your session, you’ll likely see significant hair reduction! However, you’ll probably need around six sessions before you see permanent removal of unwanted hair. After that, you won’t need to worry about maintaining smooth, hairless skin any longer.
But how do you know you’re a good candidate for laser hair removal? Here are some of the specific callouts for those who seek this treatment.
It’s always better to perform an aesthetic treatment when you’re in good health and/or any health issues you may currently have are being managed well. Your skin, in particular, should be healthy.
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you shouldn’t get this treatment.
Since the light wavelengths target the melanin in the hair, this method consistently works better on darker, coarser hair rather than finer, lighter hair. Even if you have light, fine hair you’d like to get rid of, the procedure could be helpful, but it probably won’t be as effective.
Again, the light wavelengths target the melanin in the hair follicles, so having lighter skin in contrast to darker, coarser hair makes the process much easier and more likely to create successful results.
Ask yourself if these qualities describe your situation, and you’re likely to discover whether or not laser hair removal is right for you. If you’re not sure, it’s always best to talk to your provider, as certain qualities may not wholly preclude you from being a good candidate for this procedure.
Call us today at 303-740-4883, or visit us online to make an appointment at our office in Englewood, Colorado. We look forward to meeting you!