Remember, knowledge is power, so do some homework when it comes to your skincare. Not all that you hear has to be true unless there is some scientific proof about them. So never jump to conclusions. Everyone! Kindly grab a chair, sit down, and let’s talk about some real facts about laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal treatment has to be one of the most controversial topics when it comes to myths. All you have to do is have a leap of faith and debunk those myths with the ocean of knowledge!
Lasers are cancerous
Myth: Laser hair removal treatments are really harmful to health and can lead to cancer.
Reality check: Ah! Come on guys, have some wisdom. Laser hair removal procedures involve radiations that do not even bypass the human organs. They just penetrate the superficial layer of skin, and the matter of fact is that normal sun radiations are more dangerous to the skin than modern laser radiation.
Lasers are costly
Myth: Laser hair removal treatments are very expensive.
Reality check: Well, they are less expensive than your wasted wax strips that are not even environment friendly. It works in the long run, and there is no need to keep worrying about hair regrowth after a few sessions as compared to the life-long other procedures.
Lasers are for selective skin
Myth: Laser hair removal treatment is for light-toned skin only.
Reality check: I have to say that I don’t have light-toned skin for sure, and laser hair removal treatment has done wonders for me. There is a vast diversity in the laser hair-removal treatment types, which excludes the drawback of being selected for the different skin types. One of the most diverse types is the Smart-Diode laser.
Lasers are painful
Myth: Laser hair removal treatments are very painful and cause burns.
Reality check: If you go for this treatment, make sure that you are in good hands, i.e. a professional individual with proper qualifications. They use scientific methods which are approved by dermatologists.
Usually, there is only a feeling of a bit of warmth or pinprick sensations, and there you go. Well, exceptions are always there, especially for sensitive areas like bikini or underarm areas, they may require the use of topical anaesthetic cream before treatment.
Denser hair growth
Myth: Laser hair removal makes hair grow denser.
Reality check: It’s quite the opposite. Each treatment should cause a reduction of between 10 percent and 30 percent in hair growth. There is an obvious reduction in the density, thickness, and growth rate of hair at more sessions, and the hair that does eventually grow back usually returns much lighter than before, so areas that were once problematic may be less so even when the hair grows back.
Take some notes
Here are some considerations before you go for laser hair removal treatment:
- Go to the expert with a good reputation
- Maximize your knowledge about laser hair removal treatment
- Do not miss your sessions
- Consistency and patience is the key to success