You must be aware of all the hype about laser hair removal, known as revolutionary, innovative and worth the buck hair removal procedure. But are you still not convinced that it is really best method to rid your body from unwanted hair? Is the word laser conjuring up the images of laser beams that penetrate walls or break ice? Do you consider laser penetrating into your skin not only harmful but painful as well? Your answer to these questions is probably yes. If it's so, you are not alone. There are many men and women who hesitate having laser hair removal considering it painful and harmful.
If you want to get satisfactory answers to your concerns and questions regarding laser hair removal, continue reading.
Well if we talk about pain caused by laser hair removal, the procedure can be somewhat painful but there are ways that can help you make your treatment virtually painless and tolerable. Some patients may experience warm or tingling sensation while for others discomfort may be same as caused by elastic band snapped on the skin.
Have a look how pain or discomfort caused by laser hair removal can be avoided:
* Apply cooling gel - A cooling gel is usually applied on the treatment area prior to procedure. It helps reduce pain and discomfort during procedure. It prevents inflammation and irritation as well.
* Adjust settings of laser - Experienced technician always adjusts settings of laser according to the patient's comfort level. It helps in reducing tingling and warm sensation during procedure.
* Perform test on small area - Laser experts prefer performing test on small patch of skin after applying cooling gel if you have never been exposed to laser hair removal device before. This ensures that you will not experience any reactions after treatment.
* Use right pace for the treatment - Though adjusting laser settings is helpful for reducing discomfort, it is not enough to completely eliminate the pain. So, performing treatment in right pace is also important to make discomfort tolerable. Using short bursts of laser in slower and more continuous pace makes the procedure comfortable.
* Use laser with cooling device - Some laser devices come with cooling devices attached with them. Cooling device minimizes discomfort by blowing cold air on the treatment area.
* Avoid waxing or plucking prior to treatment - Laser hair removal causes less discomfort if hair is easy to target. So avoid plucking and waxing at least three weeks prior to treatment.
* Apply ice packs after treatment - Applying ice packs or cold compresses on the treatment area is helpful for reducing post-procedure discomfort and burning sensation.
If you are seeking an effective, safe and painless laser hair removal in Dubai, book a free consultation with our laser experts. Visit our clinic today or fill the free online consultation form to book an appointment.
