If you have unsightly or unwanted hair, you may have considered having laser hair removal treatments. As with any procedure, it’s always a good idea to do some research to make sure the treatment is right for you. Laser hair removal treatments work better on certain hair and skin types than others. So here’s the scoop:
Generally, patients who have light skin with dark, coarse hair see the best results with laser hair removal. Patients with dark skin or light hair on light skin don’t respond as well to the laser, so the hair may appear to be gone but eventually come back.
However, there is now technology available to more effectively treat patients with blonde hair. This form of laser hair removal uses ultrasound waves to get rid of hair.
“The ultrasound waves travel through each hair right down to the root, where they are converted into heat energy and — as with laser hair removal — destroy the hair, so it falls out instantly. The waves damage the follicle so hair cannot regrow,” says an article from the Daily Mail.
If you want to undergo laser hair removal treatments but aren’t sure whether your hair will respond well, call us for a consultation!