Dr. Saumya T. Gautam, an aesthetic medical doctor and co-owner of S&S Aesthetics – shares how you can get rid of unwanted permanently, hair while protecting and preserving the largest organ of the body, the skin:
Why do you want unwanted hair removed permanently?
According to a 2013 study, women spend an average of 72 days shaving over an entire lifetime! 1,700+ hours are wasted just getting rid of unwanted hair that can be eliminated forever in just a handful of 30-minute sessions. Shaving, waxing, and plucking are rated as the ‘most loathed’ beauty task lists, so it makes sense that laser hair removal is the 2nd most common cosmetic procedure. Removing hair also minimises body odour due to the accumulation of odour-causing micro-organisms in hair, and by most are deemed to support improved hygiene.
How does pertinent laser removal work?
New laser technology allows for a gradual heating method that effectively damages the hair follicles while avoiding injury to the surrounding skin. Simultaneous contact cooling prevents burns and allows for more comfortable treatment, while a specialised applicator allows your physician to treat large areas in less time. This technique keeps the laser in constant motion ensuring full coverage.
An average of 6-10 sessions are needed dependant on the patient’s skin colour, hair type and the area being treated. Treatment time can range from a few seconds for a small area such as above the upper lip, to 8 minutes for the entire back.
How does virtually pain-free hair removal work?
By targeting the area under the skin’s surface, your skin is left completely intact and untouched with virtually no visible symptoms. The laser treatment is also paired with an effective air-cooling tool on the surface so that your skin feels a little warm and tingly, at most. Unlike other laser treatments and short-term waxing, you won’t experience any superficial burns or pain and there’s no need for numbing or anaesthesia.
Although the new laser treatments are promising, be sure to get the best quality laser hair removal available to guarantee the best results. In addition, it is an attractive option for busy people, as there is little to no downtime after the procedure.
If you are considering hair removal or other best advance laser treatments, looking for advice or medical information on skin rejuvenation or skin health you can go to www.sandsaesthetics.co.za or follow @sands_aesthetics.
