A Typical Laser Hair Removal Treatment

When the day arrives that you have your first laser hair removal treatment, it is natural to feel nervous and maybe a little concern. This is something you've never done before, and you are not sure what to expect. Try to relax and think of this as any other doctor's visit.

If there is a waiting period once you arrive at the Office, try to keep your mind busy so you won't worry about future actions. Maybe a friend can takes you to your appointment, or, if you're alone, reading a book or magazine. After your ready to pay will also help you relax as it will be less the one thing you need to worry about.

hair follicle (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

When it is your turn to enter the treatment room, you are advised to remove all clothing and dress will be provided. If you do not take photographs of the area to be treated with laser hair removal during the consultation, a nurse or Assistant will take them now.

Will wash to treat to cleanse any lotions, cosmetics, perfumes or deodorants. Then it'll be prepped with alcohol. Depending on the action, the region, or may not, be shaved. May cool the skin before treatment to help reduce any side effects from occurring. Will you, and anyone else in the room, wearing goggles during the procedure.

The doctor or technician, and that performs laser hair removal will test terephthalate patch. This will provide an opportunity to measure tolerance for treatment and also select the correct levels of fluence. It will give you the opportunity to experience how it feels and we hope to relieve some of your anxiety. One pulse will be sent to the test area, which will be near the area to be treated. It would be to sing any damage to the skin such as ulcers or separation.

Hair Removal laser  (Photo credit: secretlondon123)

When the doctor was ready to start proceedings, it will aim the laser in hair follicles from the area to be treated. The dark pigmentation of hair follicles, they will absorb the energy of laser light. The time required for the procedure will depend on the amount of hair to be removed, the spot size of the beam, scan pattern hand piece used by the doctor. Laser hair removal treatment can take anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes, depending on the area treated.

Many people say that laser feels like a rubber band that cut on your skin. Others describe that more intense. If you feel discomfort or pain, you will be given anesthesia or cold remedies.

Once you have laser hair removal, you will be ready my clothes and discuss aftercare. You may experience some temporary side effects such as redness and swelling, which usually disappear within a day or two.

Once you have experienced the first laser hair removal treatment will be more relaxed if you need additional treatments.