Laser Hair Removal Machines
Since time immemorial females have been preoccupied with hair removal. Today’s progressive Removal of hair by laser technology and products offer a solution for unwanted body and facial hair that can finally offer a long lasting solution.
The Technology
Laser and light-based hair removal is performed by applying an extremely powerful ray of light with a certain wavelength to the skin. In an ideal situation the ray goes harmlessly through the skin without causing burns, and the laser ray’s energy is “soaked up” by the roots (or “follicles” as they are properly called), which are then disabled or destroyed.
Because the laser ray’s energy is “soaked up” by the dark pigment called melanin, these technologies work most successfully on light skinned, dark haired clients. However, new technology has now enabled manufacturers to construct laser hair removal products which can be employed safely on clients with darker skin, or clients who have sun tans. There is no such thing as the “best” laser machine - the best one for you will depend on the skin type and other biological factors.
Commercial Lasers and Home Devices
Some home laser hair removal systems continue to be marketed but most of these are simply not sufficiently powerful to give clients the desired lasting reduction of hairs that can be successfully obtained using professional lasers for removal of hair.
Most of the laser machines are designed for professional use only. There are very sound reasons for this - lasers are powerful tools that can cause serious injury to delicate human skin and organs - the eyes particularly. So obeying sensible safety procedures is vital, and appropriate training is required in order to perform laser hair removal properly and safely.
Common Sorts of Laser
The types of laser hair removal machines you are most likely to see in use in the marketplace are the following: Nd:YAG lasers (Neodymium YAG), Diode lasers, Alexandrite lasers and finally the IPL or “Intense Pulsed Light” systems. The IPL systems actually use a wide spectrum of light rays rather than a laser ray.
Many of the laser clinic for hair removals treat their clients with one certain laser. This is understandable as these are not cheap systems. And on the plus side there are in existence in the marketplace a number of machines which are very versatile. However, for your own certain skin and hair type a certain machine may be the most suitable. So please learn something about the types of laser hair removal devices before choosing a clinic.
Ingrid Preube
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