All you need to know about facial laser hair removal

Are you tired of going to the salon every fortnight to get your upper lip or sideburns hair removed?

If yes, facial laser hair removal can give you a long lasting solution. Laser hair removal on the face works in the same way it does for other parts of the body. It is an effective method of removing hair on any part of the body. A study showed that laser hair removal resulted in a significant reduction of hair after the first visit, unlike other methods like waxing or which showed no notable difference in the number of active hair follicles

The number of sessions needed by an individual will depend on an individual’s skin and hair type. Most people require 6-12 sessions for laser hair removal on the face to be effective.

How Laser Hair Removal is Done on Face?

When you decide to get your facial hair removed with the help of laser therapy, usually you will go through the following procedure:

The dermatologist will verify what treatment is appropriate for you.

Your face will be prepped for the procedure. This may include putting an anesthetic cream on the treatment area and marking the treatment area.

You will be asked to wear an eye protection gear during the treatment.

The hand-held laser device will be used across the treatment area.

Your face will be cleaned and the therapist will give you post-treatment instructions.
The treatment is quick and most sessions just take 10-15 minutes.

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for Face?

Absolutely yes! Laser hair removal is safe for your face. You may notice redness, mild swelling after the session but it is temporary and usually goes away after a couple of hours of the session. Severe side-effects like skin tone change or burns are very rare and the professional doing the laser treatment will guide you properly to avoid these side-effects.

Best laser hair removal (Candela GentleYAG PRO Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Machine)

There are a number of laser hair removal systems to choose from, but Candela Gentle YAG PRO Long-pulsed Nd: Yag Machine stands out from the other options available in the market by providing virtually painless and effective laser hair removal.

How  it Works?

Gentle YAG PRO is the fastest and most powerful ND:YAG laser which offers 1064nm wavelength and combines both energy and power with variable pulse duration.  It can remove unwanted body hair without destructing the delicate pores or structure of the skin. It emits a gentle beam of light that reaches the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The energy is transformed into heat destroying the hair follicle.

Advantages

There are numerous advantages of using Nd:YAG laser for laser hair removal. Some of them are:

  • Painless hair removal: Candela laser hair removal treatments come with a patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD). Before and after each laser pulse it releases bursts of cryogen to maintain a consistent skin temperature.
  • Suitable for any part of the body: Multiple spot sizes ranging from 105 to 24mm are appropriate for treating larger areas and makes it ideal for hair removal on legs and back. It can also be used for removing fine hair.
  • Revitalizing skin effect: Along with laser hair removal Gentle YAG PRO is also found to remove pigmented lesions and help with skin rejuvenation. You can get a silky smooth skin that you always desired with this laser treatment.
  • Quicker treatment: An increased 2 Hz repetition rate makes it faster than other laser hair removal It is more effective than IPL treatments for removing unwanted body hair removal.
  • No down time: Patients can return to their normal activities soon after the treatment.
  • Safe for all skin types: Microsecond to milliseconds pulse duration makes it safe to be used while treating pigmented and vascular lesions on all skin types.