Hair Removal Laser Candidates-
Do You Qualify?

With today's hair removal laser equipment, almost every person is a good candidate for laser hair removal.  The old conventional hair removal techniques, such as waxing, shaving, and plucking, only provide temporary relief from unwanted hair.  The older permanent hair removal techniques were very time-consuming and expensive.  

Electrolysis was the only long-lasting solution to hair removal problems, until the introduction of the hair removal laser in the late 1990's.  The standing issue with electrolysis has always been the lengthy treatment sessions and the very limited areas that could be treated per session (each hair must be treated individually).  

One of the major benefits of the hair removal laser is that it can treat a large number of hair follicles concurrently (at the same time).  This results in a much faster hair removal treatment process and more permanent results.  For example, bikini and facial areas can be treated in less than one 20 minute session.  Obviously, larger areas, like the back or legs, will take longer.  Another benefit is that the hair removal laser is non-invasive and can safely and effectively remove unwanted hair without damaging the sensitive pores and layers of skin.

With this said, the optimal candidates are those individuals with dark, coarse hair and light skin.  The darker tones of hair, brown and black, are the easiest to remove by laser, but other factors can affect the outcome, such as dark or tanned skin. 

But don't let this discourage those of you with lighter colored hair.  In the past, individuals with blonde, red, or gray (unpigmented) hair have had limited success with the laser procedure.  However, with the new hair removal laser, treatment can be effectively administered on those same individuals that would otherwise have been rejected in the past for the laser treatments.  Ongoing advancements in laser technology will further expand the effectiveness of the hair removal laser for all candidates.    

If you have any questions regarding your potential success with laser hair removal, we suggest that you talk to your prospective hair removal clinic specialist.