What is Involved with Laser Hair Removal?

Unwanted hair can be ugly and embarrassing. You may be plucking, waxing, and shaving, only to find the hair growing back quickly. It’s time for a different approach. You need to discover the benefits of laser hair removal, offered by your dermatologist. Drs. Melanie and David Hecker at Hecker Dermatology Group offer comprehensive dermatology services, including laser hair removal. They have two convenient office locations in Pompano Beach, and Tamarac, FL.

What You Need To Know About Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal involves a laser being applied to the treatment area. The laser produces heat and light which damages the hair follicle, so hair stops growing in the area. The laser hair removal process provides some important benefits, including:

• Virtually painless treatment, because the laser damages only the hair follicle, not the surrounding skin
• Safe treatment, because laser hair removal has a long history of safe and effective treatment
• Versatile treatment, because unlike electrolysis, laser hair removal can be used on both small and large areas of the body

Your treatment session time will vary, depending on which area or areas of the body are being treated. Small areas like the upper lip can be treated in just a few minutes, and large areas like the legs and back can be treated in 30 to 90 minutes. You may need 4 to 6 treatments, depending on your skin characteristics, hair color and texture, and other factors.

Side effects of laser hair removal are typically minimal. After treatment, your skin may have a slight sunburnt feeling, redness, and slight swelling which will resolve within 2 to 24 hours after treatment.

Want To Know More?

You can stop plucking, waxing, and shaving, thanks to laser hair removal. To learn more about what is involved with laser hair removal, call Drs. Melanie and David Hecker at Hecker Dermatology Group. You can reach them in both the Pompano Beach and Tamarac, FL, offices by calling (954) 783-2323, so call today.