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How Permanent is Laser Hair Removal?
What is laser hair removal, and how does it work?
You may opt for laser hair removal if you do not enjoy how often you have to wax, tweeze, or shave to maintain positive results.
Laser hair removal is a long-term hair removal procedure that works by sending the light of a laser through a pigment of the hair. The light converts into heat and damages the hair follicle.
Hair grows in a cycle of resting, shedding, and growth spurts. The laser hair removal process will not affect hair that’s in the resting phase. Patients need to repeat the procedure several times within a 2 to 3 month period for optimal results.
To what extent is laser hair removal permanent?
Laser hair removal can be permanent. You may experience that hair regrows in the areas targeted by laser treatment. Meaning, the follicles in the resting stage, which were unaffected by the laser, have now reached their growth spurt.
Moreover, it could be that the hair follicle was damaged but not destroyed, and after a while, hair regrew from these follicles.
Whatever the case, the hair that regrows, if it does, is usually lighter and less noticeable as compared to the natural hair. The extent of the regrowth may also depend on the type of hair.
Your Dominion Women’s Health physician may recommend that you undergo several treatments to stop the regrowth permanently.
However, there are people with hair that’s light, short, or resistant to the laser treatment and therefore don’t get a permanent result from the procedure.
What are the cost implications for laser hair removal?
The cost of laser hair removal is highly individualized. It depends on the treatment area, how much hair is in the area, the thickness of hair, and many more factors. Since laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure, most insurance companies do not cover the cost. It is important to check your insurance plan before coming into the office to make sure of what your benefits are. The amount of hair and the extent to which it regrows in-between process will also affect cost. If financing is a concern, speak with our practice coordinator about payment and our financing options. We strive to make this procedure comfortable and stress-free for each patient.
How do you choose a good technician?
Laser hair removal is a process that needs considerable experience and expertise. It is, therefore, essential to go to highly-trained and experienced. estheticians. Dominion Women’s Health is a health and wellness med spa where beauty and medicine meet. The spa has been in the industry for many decades, thus gaining expertise in laser hair removal. A free consultation is guaranteed to all customers, where our team addresses your needs and concerns. Your physician will formulate the best treatment plan to ensure you are satisfied with the results. If you are searching for experienced, efficient, and cost-effective laser hair removal technicians, look no further. For a consultation, contact our office today by phone or by filling out our online form.
