8 Myths About Laser Hair Removal Busted

8 Myths About Laser Hair Removal Busted

Dr Niketa Sonavane, Dermatologist in Mumbai, India

Tired of constantly shaving, waxing, or epilating?

Body hair is normal, but many people are bothered by it and seek effective ways to achieve supple, smooth skin with minimal effort. Many people who are dissatisfied with the amount of unwanted hair on their bodies have had their lives transformed by laser hair reduction. It is the most effective, quick, and comfortable method of hair removal. Because of the myths surrounding laser hair removal in Mumbai, many people simply avoid it. Here are some myths about laser hair removal treatment that you should be aware of:

Myth: Laser hair removal promotes the growth of ingrown hairs.

Ingrown hairs are most common after shaving and waxing, but not after laser hair removal treatment. The laser treatment effectively targets hair follicles and removes body hair from the roots. Because the laser heat damages the hair bulb, the hair does not regrow, and the results are also long-lasting. As a result, this treatment aids in the reduction of hair growth.

Myth: Laser hair removal treatment promotes the growth of new hair.

Fact: Laser treatment removes hair from the skin by focusing on hair follicles in the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle. As a result, it helps to reduce the amount of hair growth, and the best part about this treatment is that the hair begins to thin with each session.

Myth: Laser hair removal produces the best results in a single session.

Fact: Laser hair reduction treatment can reduce hair growth in just one session. However, for the best and most long-lasting results, a minimum of six sessions are recommended to achieve smooth, hair-free skin.

Myth: Laser hair removal does not work on people with dark skin.

Fact: Laser hair removal treatment is effective on all skin types, including dark and fair skin. The laser light technology is customised to an individual's skin and hair type, resulting in effective hair removal and smooth hair-free skin.

Myth: Laser hair removal is a painful procedure.

Fact: The best laser hair removal in Mumbai is less painful than waxing. During the treatment, the skin is numbed with a numbing cream and cooled with a cooling gel. This aids in the reduction of discomfort cases caused by laser treatment, and it feels like a rubber band snapping on the skin, and the pain is generally tolerable.

Myth: Laser hair removal can result in scarring and burns.

Fact: There is a very small chance that the laser hair removal method will result in scarring. To reduce the risk of side effects caused by laser treatment, it is recommended that this treatment be performed by an expert and skilled laser specialist under the supervision of an expert skin doctor. It is also critical to adhere to pre- and post-treatment medications that help to reduce the risk of skin burns.

Myth: Laser hair removal causes skin damage by exposing it to radiation.

Laser hair removal does not emit any kind of radiation. As a result, it is not harmful to the patient undergoing laser hair reduction.

Myth: Only women can benefit from laser hair removal.

Fact: Both men and women can use laser hair removal. Men can have this treatment done on any part of their body, and it is particularly popular for beard shaping and chest hair removal.

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