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Laser hair removal has become one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States , ranked second among cosmetic procedures behind injections in frequency of procedures performed (see www.aboutskinsurgery.com). Laser hair removal utilizes beams of highly concentrated light designed to selectively penetrate into the hair follicles, to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles and to destroy the hair within that hair follicle.
A variety of lasers and light sources have been developed that may be employed in laser hair removal. The procedure was originally described to be performed on dark hairs on light skin; newer technologies have made the procedure safer for patients with darker skin and those of color. Various types of lasers are utilized with laser hair removal – the most common of which are alexandrite, diode, Neodymium YAG and intense pulsed light sources.
As with any cosmetic procedure, ask your physicians questions regarding their experience and training, including the training of any of the technicians who may perform the procedure. You should be able to get some degree of expectations from your physician, as to how many treatments he or she may think you may require and learn about the follow-up and how you go about speaking with the physician's office if you have any questions.
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