Get Rid of Hair- The Facts part 2

Get Rid of Hair- The Facts part2 is on semi- permanent hair removal. What does semi- permanent mean? It's kind of a newer term used for laser techniques and simply means that hair will be gone for a few weeks and possibly months.

Just to be clear however, laser treatments don't work as well for some people as others for example, lasers are not as effective on gray, white or very blond hair. The laser light is attracted to dark colors, therefore, those with light skin and dark hair tend to fare better than their dark skinned counter parts since the laser light may burn the dark skin. It doesn't matter if the skin is tanned or natural the result is the same.

This is how it works. A beam of light (the laser) passes through the skin to the hair follicle, where the hair absorbs it and in the process is destroyed. A topical anesthetic may be applied to reduce pain or discomfort.During the treatment you will experience a stinging sensation as the instrument is held to the skin along with a strong odor of singed hair. You will also have to wear goggles to prevent accidental exposure from the laser light.

Consider semi-permanent removal in small areas such as bikini area, eyebrows, lip, underarm and chin due to high cost and time required. However, if money and time is no problem you can get most any area of body hair removed by lasers.

And then there's the cost. The average treatment is $425, however, the best thing to do is set up a consultation with a physician to get a better understanding of your particular case. Choose wisely, make sure you have a reputable practitioner.

Now, for the good part and that is the hair won't grow back for weeks, maybe months, results vary from person to person. And better yet, it may not come back at all, after several weeks of treatments.

The FDA has approved laser hair removal as a safe means of hair reduction. To-date, there have been no illnesses or diseases related to the laser. The only side effect is a sun-burn like reaction or rash which disappears quickly.

Get Rid of Hair-The Facts part 3 is on long term hair removal and coming soon. Part 1 was on Permanent Hair Removal in the post just below this one. This series is to give you the information you need to make the best choice available for your hair removal needs.