How does laser hair removal work?
The laser light/beam is absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair follicle and converted to heat. As a result the heat injures the hair follicle preventing its ability to produce hair.
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Can I return to work or normal activities immediately?
Yes, you can return to work and normal activities immediately. After laser hair removal, the treated site may feel like mild sunburn for 24 hours or more. Slight redness and swelling surrounding the hair follicles is normal and is actually an indicator of a good clinical response. Although irritating preparations such as glycolic acid and retinoids should be avoided, make-up can be applied to the treated [...]
How long does laser hair removal take?
Depending on the area to be treated, laser hair removal can take only a few minutes or up to two hour for a full body laser hair removal in Houston treatment. The most commonly treated areas, bikini Brazilian, upper lip, chin, underarms, full legs and full back.
What does laser hair removal feel like?
Laser hair removal is a very tolerable procedure. The procedure is often likened to a rubber band snap. If you are super sensitive, you may want to use a topical anesthetic or numbing gel.