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Laser Hair Removal |
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Short Description |
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Laser
hair removal is a costly procedure in which a laser beam is used to disable
hair follicles.
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Bodyparts |
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It can be
used on all types of body hair: facial, legs, arms, underarms, pubic area
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Excellent
results are reported for the face, neck, and underarms with between
70%
hair removal
after three
treatments.
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Pros |
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The
newest hair removal technique
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It
provides an extremely fast treatment with very little discomfort, and
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Less
painful than
electrolysis
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It is
considered safe if performed properly. Hair regrowth, if there is any,
is light in colour and fine in texture.
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Cons |
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Follow
up treatments are often necessary
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The treatment
must be
performed by a licensed dermatologist or professional and
makes laser
hair removal more expensive than other methods.
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The method
include some pain but
you normally feel ok
after about 10 hours.
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Comments |
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Some
users
have experienced permanent hair reduction, but there is limited data on how
long hair reduction usually lasts, how much hair reduction is typical, and
how often permanent hair reduction occurs.
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When
the hair grows back, it tends to be finer and sparser. The average patient
needs a repeat treatment every
six
to 12 months.
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People
with light skin and dark hair have the best results.
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Cost and Where to Buy |
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A series
of treatments to remove facial hair, for example, costs
about 1,000 USD.
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Hair
removal for legs or men's backs is more expensive and costs about 3,000
USD.
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