How Does Laser Hair Removal Actually Work?
By Brandy Chappell | Published on January 23, 2012 | 0 Comments
Laser hair removal is a treatment that many people want, but few people fully understand. According to Brandy Chappell of Harmony Wellness in Coral Springs, laser hair removal service is one of the most popular treatment options among young men and women today. This treatment is especially popular in Florida, where it’s not uncommon for people to expose their legs and arms while wearing warm weather attire for the majority of the year.
Before a person undergoes any laser hair removal service in Coral Springs, Chappell usually insists on an in-person consultation. This meeting serves as a great time for Chappell and her patients to learn more about each other. It also serves as an excellent opportunity for patients to ask any burning questions they have about what to expect during the treatment itself.
At Harmony Wellness, Chappell says the most common question asked by patients coming in for laser hair removal is whether they are considered good candidates for the treatment. The answer to this depends on a number of factors, however Chappell believes that skin tone and hair color are two important issues that cannot be ignored. Laser hair removal works best on people who have light skin and dark hair. The less differential between the skin and hair, the less effective laser hair removal will be.
People who enjoy tanning should know that they cannot tan for weeks before their laser hair removal service in Coral Springs. Chappell says the treatment works best on people who have no color on their skin, besides their natural pigment. The laser that Chappell uses does not work well on people with African American skin, which is an important issue to consider, as well.
Any man or woman interested in undergoing a laser hair removal service in Coral Springs should know what areas of the body can be treated. Laser hair removal works on the arms, underarms, back, bikini area, chest, legs, and face. The number of treatments necessary will depend on the patient and the area of the body being treated. Nonetheless, Chappell says that in most cases patients should return for treatments once every four to six weeks when removing hair from the face, and once every eight to 10 weeks when removing hair from other areas of the body.
Many people do not realize how long the hair removal process takes, and Chappell recommends avoiding any clinicians who claim they can eliminate hair in fewer than six sessions.
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