Reasons for Laser Hair Removal Not Working
While it seems that laser hair removal is the new miracle treatment to remove unwanted body hair, it is not free of problems. Laser hair removal is not always effective and is not suitable to everyone. Does this Spark an idea?
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"Permanent" Hair Removal
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Before understanding if the laser treatment is ineffective, it is worth examining what its actual guarantee is. There is no "permanent" hair removal because the word "permanent" is used to denote not having to use any hair removal methods for approximately one year (and requiring another treatment after this time). There is no quick method to remove hair forever.
Hair Color
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Dark hair is more effectively removed than light hair. The color of hair plays a factor in how well the laser hair removal treatment works. Generally speaking, those with light hair generally have poorer results because of the lack of melanin in their hair pigment. Dark hair is more easily removed.
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Hair Thickness
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Hair thickness can be the difference between effective and ineffective laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is not suitable for thin hairs but coarse ones instead. In fact, it is even recommended that thinner hairs be treated by electrolysis instead.
Skin Color
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Tan or darker skin is generally not suited to laser hair removal. It is generally found that those with fair skin have better results with laser hair removal because darker skin colors exude the laser, meaning the hair follicle is not reached. This is both ineffective and potentially damaging to darker skin colors.
Experience Specialist or Doctor
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Is your doctor or specialist experienced? Unfortunately, the actual experience of the specialist or doctor who is treating you can affect the effectiveness of your laser hair removal. For instance, it takes experience for him or her to know exactly how many treatments you require, if you are a suitable candidate or the wavelength the laser should be for your particular body.
Actual Effects of Laser Hair Removal
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Finally, laser hair removal never guarantees perfect results. It may not work for a specific genetic makeup. In any case, it does not even guarantee that hair will not come back but that it may become thinner and less dark after treatment. You may still require follow-up treatments.
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