Laser Hair Removal

We all love hair but having hair at unwanted places is disturbing. Regular waxing or threading needs to be done to remove the hair which is very painful. Skin4U Clinic brings to you permanent laser hair reduction to decrease the unwanted hair. Laser works on the growing phase of hair by targeting the melanin at the hair root level. About 6-8 sessions are required at timely intervals to cause considerable reduction in hair thickness, density and growth duration. The cool tip of 4 degcelsius and cool gel make the laser hair reduction procedure relatively painless. Our trained dermatologists and therapists will explain all the steps before starting the procedure and make you feel comfortable during the procedure.

1) How many sessions are required and at what interval?

Around 6-8 sessions are required. Initially the gap between 2 sessions is around 4 weeks. After 2-3 sessions the growth of hair is decreased hence session is done as required when growth of hair is present.

2) Why do we need multiple sessions for permanent laser hair reduction?

Hair grows in 3 phases :Anagen, catagen and telogen. Anagen phase (85%) is the growing phase of hairi.e the hair shaft is stuck to the hair root. Catagen (1%) is the phase of hair in which the hair shaft has got devoid of blood supply. Telogen phase (15%) is the resting phase of hair and they are ready to fall in case of extreme stress. Almost 70% of hair in telogen phase can fall off in cases of extreme stress to body in any form physical or mental. Laser targets only the anagen phase of hair. Hence multiple sessions are required.

3) I am scared of laser. Is laser painful?

Not really. There is minimal stinging sensation or heat felt when the laser shots are given. The tip of laser is very cool almost 4 degcelsius hence the heat is not felt much. Cooling is given before and after the laser session to make session comfortable.

4) Are maintainence sessions required?

Maintainence sessions might be required. They depend on case to case basis. After 6-8 sessions maintainence might be required once in 6 months or a year.

5) Is white hair also removed with laser?

No. White hair is not removed as it does not contain the pigment melanin which is targeted by laser and due to which hair are destroyed and permanent laser hair reduction occurs.