Laser hair removal Honolulu has been one of the fast growing non-invasive or non-surgical procedures in the field of plastic surgery. Laser hair removal Honolulu was named by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery as the second most sought-after non-invasive procedure in 2007.
Laser hair removal Honolulu reduces undesirable hair from most parts of the body. The procedure effectively treats larger areas because it disables one strand of hair at a time. Laser hair removal Honolulu also evens skin color and complexion at minimal discomfort. Among the other advantages of laser hair removal Honolulu, the length of the procedure or treatment together with the long lasting results differentiates it from other cosmetic procedures.
Almost all areas of the body where there is excess hair can be treated with laser hair removal Honolulu. The most common areas requested for laser hair removal treatment are face, upper lip, neck, chest, periareaolar, underarms, back, abdomen, bikini line, and the legs.
Although laser hair removal Honolulu treatment is an excellent option, some patients still experience unwanted hair to grow back. Though very rare, possible side effects of laser hair removal include damage to the surrounding healthy tissues in the form of redness, swelling, burns, and scars. It should also be noted that laser hair removal Honolulu treatment is not as effective on unpigmented, red, or blonde hair.
The length of laser hair removal Honolulu treatment depends on the treated area. The whole procedure may take several minutes to several hours to complete. The patient’s skin is prepared prior to laser hair removal Honolulu. All topical applications such as makeup, creams, and powders are removed. Laser hair removal Honolulu is performed under local anesthesia.
During laser hair removal Honolulu treatment, surgeons use different kinds of lasers based on the intensity and complexity of the treated area. The most commonly used laser in laser hair removal Honolulu uses low energy beams. The beam passes through the patient’s skin and is attracted to the pigment of the hair. The hair follicle in the deeper layer of the skin is disabled by the energy from the laser beam that passes down the hair shaft. The hair follicles that are in dormant phase are not affected by the treatment. Most of the time, minimal pain is experienced.
The treated area should be cooled once laser hair removal Honolulu is completed. This procedure is done with clear gel cooling, contact cooling, cooling cryogen sprays, or airflow cooling. New and updated laser hair removal Honolulu equipments have the ability to simultaneously cool the treated area. This procedure decreases the chances of skin irritation and skin burns.
After laser hair removal Honolulu, skin pigmentation changes may occur. Pigmentation changes may last for months but are only temporary. Blisters and burns from laser hair removal Honolulu occasionally occur especially on patients with relatively dark skin.
