In this brief write up we’ll try and answer some of the more frequently asked questions about laser hair reduction and compare its effectiveness to the other popular forms like waxing, shaving, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and electrolysis. A focused laser beam with the right amount of power and duration heats up the dark hair follicles and renders them useless; this technique works best for a combination of dark hair and light skin, although today there are various types of lasers that effectively cater to different skin and hair colors, for example, Ruby, Alexandrite, Pulsed diode array, Nd: YAG, etc. The Nd: YAG laser (usually pronounced n-deeyag) especially has been proven to be really effective for the darker complexions that are more common in the Indian subcontinent.
Since the laser can zap only the actively growing hair follicles (i.e. follicles in anagen), among others, at the various stages in hair growth, it usually takes about 8 to 12 sessions with a duration of 2 to 5 weeks in between each session, as advised by the cosmetologist. It may take up to 6 to 18 months for the process to complete until which it’s of paramount importance to stick to the prescribed schedule; to be able to catch as many of them growing hair follicles at their opportune times.
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