The Best At-Home Laser Hair Removal

Hairlessness is a goal for many women, and so are easy, painless ways to do so, as having it done professionally can be expensive and inconvenient. Accordingly, the prospect of getting rid of unwanted hair in the comfort of one's own home has become popular, just as the range of products promising to accomplish this goal has grown. And these days, men are also discovering the benefits of permanent hair removal.

Home Laser Hair Treament Facts

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration originally approved the first laser hair removal system technology required that the area had to be waxed first. Since then, progress has been made, and home laser hair removal products on the market today use a powerful light beam that permanently removes hair by targeting follicles.
The benefits of laser hair removal are longer-lasting results and a less-painful procedure than electrolysis. The process works thanks to small doses of radiation in the form of a heated beam of light trained on the treatment area. As a result, hair follicles become damaged and incapable of producing new hair. If hairs do grow back they will be sparse, pale in color and thin.

Silk'n Hair Removal System

Silk'n hair removal system by Home Skinovations Ltd. won FDA approval for use at home, though it must be under a doctor's care. Silk'n, which was approved after a clinical study involving 150 patients in four medical centers in the U.S. and Israel, relies on the use of a photothermal laser to disable hair follicles.

The Negative Aspects of Home Hair Laser Removal

The efficacy of home laser hair removal treatment is dependent on how carefully it is used, as it can cause injury and scarring if the laser is applied to the same area too many times. Other potential side effects include skin crusting, darkening or reddening of the skin, eye injury, blistering, hypo-pigmentation, darkening of tattoos and infections. For these and other reasons, all home hair laser treatments should be done under the guidance of a doctor.

References

• Thefreelibrary.com: Does Home Laser Hair Removal Work?
• Medgadget.com: Silk'n Hair Removal System FDA Approved