The discussions and rumours that are spread about laser hair removal make many people stay away from it. Here are some facts about laser hair removal to help you decide whether this type of hair removal is right for you.

 

Rumour 1: Laser hair removal can be dangerous.

Fact: Officially recognised laser hair removal systems are completely safe. Ask your clinic what type of laser they use and make sure it has been properly tested and recognised.

 

Rumour 2: Laser hair removal makes hair grow back faster.

Fact: If this rumour were true, we would have found a treatment for baldness. Laser does not cause increased hair growth. Our bodies change over the course of our lives. Some lose hair, others have increased hair growth in certain areas. Laser can destroy some hair follicles, but it cannot stop new hair follicles from developing.

 

Rumour 3: Laser hair removal is the same for all hair types.

Fact: The results vary depending on hair colour, skin type and individual. Red hair is more difficult to remove, white and grey hair cannot be removed at all with laser treatment. As grey and white hair lack pigment, the laser cannot identify and destroy the hair follicles. To know what result you can expect for your type of hair, you need to talk to the appropriate specialist.

 

Rumour 4: Laser hair removal uses dangerous rays.

Fact: The laser does not emit any radiation. Although there are beams between the light barriers of the laser, these do not escape and pose no danger to the patient.

 

Rumour 5: The hair can be removed for good in a suitably long session.

Fact: It is not possible to stop hair growth in just one session. The hair has different growth cycles that cannot be targeted in one session. The hair follicles can only be effectively destroyed by waiting until they grow and then attacking them with the laser. This can only be done over time.

 

Before you decide for or against laser hair removal, you should get sufficient advice from a good specialist clinic. Find out which system is used and what results you can expect for your skin type. Some medications are not compatible with laser treatment, so let the consultant know if you are taking any medication and what kind.