Unwanted hair is a common problem for both men and women. Hair on the armpits and face is considered a social taboo, especially in the western culture. Temporary hair removal systems such as tweezing, waxing and shaving have to be carried out on small areas. Most people try removing body hair sometime or the other. Removing hair again and again is not only uncomfortable but also inconvenient. It takes a lot of time and money. This is one of the major reasons why people go for permanent hair removal.

Laser hair removal method is designed for individuals who wish to get rid of hair permanently. By using laser treatment, you can get rid of unwanted hair for once and for all. This treatment works best on light skin and dark hair. It should also be noted that hair removal works best on rough hair than on smooth hair.

First, the area, which is to be treated, is cleaned and shaved. After this, a mild anaesthetic is applied on it and beams produced by the laser, of highly concentrated light and these are absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles. This damages the follicles. While this process might cause a little discomfort, it is not painful in most cases.

The length of the laser treatment session may last for a couple of minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of area that is being treated. You may be required to come again and go for another session. Generally, 4 to 6 sessions are enough for complete treatment. You may experience some redness and swelling on the area, which is treated but generally this will go away within a short time.

Risks associated with Laser Hair Removal

This permanent hair removal procedure is safe if it is carried out as instructed. Possible complications of this treatment are

Redness on the area which is treated
Swelling
Lightening or darkening of the treated skin
Burning of the treated skin

It is advisable that people with dark skin should avoid tanning before laser hair removal. It is possible that laser hair removal leaves scars on the area that is treated. The risk depends on the technician handling your case, your body's ability to heal and the amount of melanin in your skin. This is one of the reasons why you should choose a good quality laser treatment and a good doctor. If you are not keen on going to a doctor, you can use Rio scanning Laser X60.

Rio Scanning Laser x60

You can use this product to remove small or large patches of hair on your body. It comes with three treatment options, one which treats one hair at a time and other two which help in removing hair from larger areas. It is clinically approved and suitable for hair on your face, legs, underarms and bikini line. It can be used at home, which is its biggest attribute. You may notice a pigment change just after treatment and confuse it with scarring. These pigment changes disappear shortly after treatment.