Laser Treatment for Excess Facial Hair

Laser treatment for excess facial hair can offer a more permanent solution than some of the other, more temporary options available.

Benefits

Laser treatments for removing excess facial hair often hurt less than some other forms of hair removal, such as electrolysis. Treatments take up to an hour, depending on the amount of hair to be removed, and are generally spaced out over weeks at a time.

Function

Laser diodes are used to heat the excess facial hair penetrate the hair follicle. The heat and light aid in the damage of the hair follicle, preventing or slowing further hair growth.

History

Though the medical community began experimenting with laser hair removal in the 1970s, it wasn't until the mid-1990s that the medical community began using the techniques to remove hair.

Considerations

Laser hair removal for excess facial hair can take more than one visit to a specialist. The coarseness of the hair, skin color, amount of melanin and the area being treated all help determine how many sessions are needed.

Warning

Generally considered to be safe, laser hair removal may cause mild burns, a temporary increase in acne, hypo-pigmentation or mild swelling.