Laser Hair Removal Machines
The development of laser has made hair removal more convenient and comfortable. Now, laser hair removal machines are gaining popularity worldwide with its high-quality capability to produce permanent hair loss.
Before the development of laser, hair removal fanatics would often go to spas in order to have painful waxing procedures done. And there were other equally uncomfortable options as well, such as shaving, bleaching, tweezing and even electrolysis.
Laser hair removal machines have mini versions which are consumer-friendly and easy to carry around.
Laser hair removal equipment works by photoepilation, which uses a laser light beam. All laser hair removal machines use these light beams to target on melanin (dark pigmentation) in the hair. Melanin absorbs these light beams in order for hair removal to take place.
Generally, laser hair removal machines get optimum effects on dark hair with fair skin individuals. Through the development of laser hair removal machines, light hair such as red and blond hair can now be treated (but some machines may indicate longer treatment sessions in order to gain satisfactory results). Before, dark-skinned individuals are at a disadvantage using these laser hair removal machines since laser beams are more likely to be absorbed in melanin concentrated areas (so mostly on the skin). But now, there is an equal chance of treatment for fair-skinned and dark-haired individuals.
Laser hair removal machines are now capable of treating almost every body part and even hard-to-reach areas such as the armpits, bikini lines and pubic areas. Most laser hair removal machines are handled by skilled professionals. These laser hair removal machines are now available in spas and clinics and are usually maneuvered by doctors, nurses or laser technician.
Unlike traditional hair removal methods, laser hair removal machines made it convenient for individuals by scheduled treatment sessions. Laser hair removal machines treatments usually takes 3 to 8 initial treatments in order to get satisfying results. However, this depends on the area treated (usually takes longer with large areas) and expertise of the laser operator.
Laser hair removal machines come with different wavelengths and even laser emission. Laser light quality may be in a form of a visible light to that close to infrared in quality. These wavelengths are measured in nm (nanometers). Below are some generally used in laser machines:
- Alexandrite (775nm): Preferably for light skin types
- Pulsed diode array (810nm): Medium skin types
- Nd:YAG (1064nm): Usually for dark skinned individuals but treats all skin types all the same.
Most laser machines use shorter wavelengths to get optimum hair loss results and with laser hair removal machines, treatments need not to be a hassle!
