Q) How does hair removal by Laser/IPL work?
A) Permanent hair reduction can only be achieved by destruction of the hair roots, under the skin. The Laser or IPL (Intense pulsed light) beams are targeted to the hair roots, which contain melanin pigment. The pigment absorbs the energy and transfers it to the roots which get destroyed and are then unable to produce new hair. A layer of cooling gel may be sometimes used while doing a laser.

Q) Can I undergo permanent Hair reduction?
A) More hairy areas and Dark hair on a fair non tanned skin respond the best, barring grey and blonde hair almost anyone can undergo permanent laser hair reduction. If there are some hormonal problems then the response to treatment may be a little slower. The high tech machines have software that permits the doctor to set the energy differently for different skin types and different areas.

Q) How painful is it and how long does each session take?
A) Most patients do not need any numbing before the treatment. The sensation is usually described as heat or tingling by most patients. However if you are bothered by even minimal sensation then we can use numbing creams just before the treatment sessions. Treatment for the full face may take between 15 to 30 minutes and for arms and legs around 40 minutes each.

Q) How Safe is it and how many sessions are required?
A) The treatments are very safe no long term side effects are known. There may rarely be some pigment changes seen in darker patients.Repeat treatments are need because only the growing hair follicles can be destroyed and not the resting ones. Repeat sessions are needed as the resting follicles enter the growing phase. Repeat sessions may be done every 1-2 months sometimes even longer intervals for 3 to 8 sessions.

Q) How Safe is it and how many sessions are required?
A) The treatments are very safe no long term side effects are known. There may rarely be some pigment changes seen in darker patients. Repeat treatments are need because only the growing hair follicles can be destroyed and not the resting ones. Repeat sessions are needed as the resting follicles enter the growing phase. Repeat sessions may be done every 1-2 months sometimes even longer intervals for 3 to 8 sessions.

Q)Any special preparations/precautions required?
A)Nothing significant except that you should not bleach , wax or pluck your hair before a treatment session. Light shaving is done just before the treatment procedure or 1-2 days prior to treatment. After the treatment session sometimes some creams may be prescribed to take care of the irritation if any, also sunscreens should be used in the post treatment phase.

Q)Is it affordable?
A)The cost of getting a laser treatment has drastically come down now. And for this treatment, it is cheaper to get treatment done today, than to get regular waxing or any other hair removal method done life long.