Effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal works for many skin and hair types. There's no way to be positive how effective laser hair removal will be for you until after a few treatments, but you can get an idea of whether the treatments will work for you and be worth the money.

Effectiveness on Light Hair

Because the lasers must "find" the hair, those with very light hair may need more treatments than those with dark hair.

Effectiveness on Coarse Hair

The idea of laser hair removal is the laser removing hair from beneath the root, singeing it, and bringing hair growth to a halt for six months to two years. Coarse hair is thick, so the laser cannot always pinpoint the root in order to stunt this growth.

Number of Treatments

Whether your hair is light or dark, coarse or fine, all determines how many rounds of laser hair removal you will need in order to achieve your desired look. The average person must undergo six to eight rounds, most costing between $600 and $1200 apiece.

Pain

While the pain of laser hair removal is minimal in most cases, it certainly exists and is to be expected. Expect a slight stinging sensation that is rapid and moves quickly over the area being treated. Taking a pain reliever such as aspirin about an hour beforehand may make the pain less severe.

Effects

The most common misconception about laser hair removal is that it permanently stunts the growth of hair, leaving you with smooth, silky skin forever. This isn't true. Eventually, the root re-emerges and is able to grow, though it's usually at a much slower rate than before.

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