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Laser Hair Reduction
Grooming is a very important part of our cosmopolitan culture. Removal of excessive unwanted hair makes a monthly visit to the salon compulsory. However, a safe, painless and long-term solution for unwanted hair is now available i.e. Laser Hair Removal.
Laser hair removal makes use of laser technology that is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis. It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses specific light wavelengths to thermally damage the hair follicles. Here the term “selective” means the laser light won’t affect the skin's outermost layer- the epidermis.
When laser light hits the targeted hair follicles, the melanin (coloured pigment) in the hair absorbs the light. This light energy gets converted into thermal energy which effectively damages the hair follicles and inhibits future hair growth. The hair follicles only get damaged by heat if they are actively growing. At a particular instant, every hair follicle does not fall under the same phase of the hair growth cycle. That’s why, multiple laser hair removal sessions are needed after every 4-6 weeks to heat damage all the unwanted hair follicles and achieve optimal results.
Initially, after a laser hair removal session, the hair grows lighter and thinner in diameter, thereby not giving the impression of excessive hair growth. Hirsutism patients would need touch-up sessions once or twice a year after getting significant hair reduction by laser.
The traditional methods of hair removal like waxing, threading, epilation or shaving have many shortcomings. The hair tends to return quickly, and it may lead to the formation of bumps due to ingrown hair as well as pigmentation due to damage to the overlying skin. The laser removes hair with gaps between sessions as long as 3 months apart. Once the laser sessions are completed, the hair growth is negligible. In fact, laser hair removal in Bangalore is the best treatment to eliminate the chances of ingrown hair as well as pigmentation which may occur after waxing.
Laser hair removal in Bangalore selectively targets the melanin in the roots of the hair. When the roots absorb the laser energy, they get heated up and get burnt. This destroys the growth plate of the hair, causing permanent hair reduction. After even a single session, the hair grows back thinner and sparser.
Laser hair removal in Bangalore, performed at Dr. Dixit Dermatology Clinic is a safe treatment as the rays used in the laser target only melanin. In order to increase the safety of lasers, newer technologies like Super Hair Removal have been invented. In Indian skin, the diode and Nd YAG lasers are safer.
As compared to alternative treatments, laser hair removal is very advantageous for hirsutism patients. Laser hair removal is most suitable for the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism patients having normal androgen levels. It promises for 80-90% loss of hair regrowth ability. This may be exactly the treatment outcome, people with hirsutism would need for easier maintenance of their hair and boost in self-confidence.
One of the key reasons why laser hair removal is the best hair removal method is that it comes with minimal to no risk of skin irritation or damage caused by shaving and even minimal discomfort from stubble growth.
As laser hair removal provides long-lasting results, there are no monthly hassles of repeated treatments. This saves one’s money and time. Thus, laser hair removal is a cost-effective, quick, long-term treatment for hirsutism patients.
There are several factors On which the cost of laser hair removal treatment depends. This includes the location of the clinic, the size of the treatment area, the number of sessions required, the colour of the hair and skin, the type of technology used, etc. At Dr. Dixit Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic, we provide laser hair removal at an affordable cost. To know how much laser hair removal cost in Bangalore, please feel free to consult the laser experts at Dr Dixit Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic.
Note: Lasers are very popular nowadays to get smooth hair-free skin. The laser targets the hair follicles at the anagen phase to make the skin hair-free. Hence the treatment is known as laser hair removal, as hair can come back after a certain period of time (due to hormonal imbalance), and maintenance sessions are recommended to achieve the best outcomes.
Dr. Rasya Dixit, Medical Director, is a trusted clinical and cosmetic dermatologist from Bangalore, with more than 10 years of experience and expertise in her field.
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