Yes, laser hair removal works, but its effectiveness depends on several factors, including your skin tone, hair color, and the type of laser used.
How It Works:
Laser hair removal targets the melanin (pigment) in hair follicles, heating them to damage the follicle and inhibit future hair growth.
Factors Affecting Effectiveness:
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Hair Color & Skin Tone:
- Works best on dark hair and light skin (higher contrast allows the laser to focus on the hair).
- Can also work on darker skin tones using Nd:YAG lasers, which bypass melanin in the skin.
- Blonde, gray, white, and red hair are harder to treat since they lack enough pigment to absorb the laser.
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Laser Type:
- Alexandrite laser: Fast and the most effective for lighter skin.
- Nd:YAG laser: Best for darker skin tones but less effective on fine hair.
- Diode lasers: Effective for most skin tones, commonly used for medium to dark skin.
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Number of Sessions:
- Typically requires 6-8 sessions for optimal results.
- Hair grows in cycles, and lasers only target hair in the active growth phase (anagen phase).
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Maintenance & Permanency:
- Laser hair removal reduces hair growth permanently, but some maintenance sessions may be needed over time.
- Hormonal changes (e.g., pregnancy, PCOS) can cause some hair regrowth.
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