How Can I Permanently Remove Back Hair?
Human hair grows at a rate of 0.4 mm a day. Different cultures deal with body hair in different ways; the American man and woman routinely remove body hair from various parts of the body. Many different hair removal methods are available, from shaving to waxing to laser treatments. The only permanent hair removal method is the laser treatment method, as the laser passes through the skin to damage the hair follicle and permanently halt hair production. Lasers are the only way to permanently remove back hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Interview laser hair removal doctors through scheduled consultations. Be comfortable with the doctor and make sure he is board-certified in dermatology or cosmetic surgery and has laser hair removal experience. Take the time to ask as many questions as needed to feel comfortable with both the doctor and the procedure. The consultation time will also be used to review your medical history, discuss the risks of the procedure, outline a treatment plan and take photos for before and after comparisons.
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Keep your shirt on before the appointment. Your back cannot receive any sun before the procedure. Do not shave or wax your back.
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Clear your calendar. Removing the back hair takes up to a few hours as each individual hair follicle needs to be damaged, so don't make plans to go to work or run errands after the procedure.
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Prepare for the possibility of multiple sessions, depending on the amount of hair follicles on your back. Some laser hair removal cases have seen hair regrowth, so be prepared to repeat the procedure in a few years in case you are one of these infrequent cases.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear shirts after the procedure for up to a week to keep the sun off your back. Gently wash your back with soap and water, avoiding scrubbing or picking at the back. There will be a stinging sensation in some cases for a day or two during recovery.
Back hair removal can get costly. As of 2011, the cost of removing back hair hovered near $200 or more per session. Larger areas always cost more than smaller areas of laser hair removal.
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