Various types of lasers are used to remove excess hair. Alexandrite, Nd: YAG, and Diode technologies are among the most widely used types of lasers for hair removal. These types differ in application. For example, alexandrite is most effective for people with fair skin, and Nd: YAG is more commonly used for darker skin. This functional difference is due to differences in the physical properties of the laser such as frequency and wavelength.

The laser affects the follicles. Hair removal laser is suspected of heating the hair follicles and damaging the follicles. Follicles are small organs within the skin that make up body hair. By damaging hair follicles, hair growth stops forever.

The laser causes selective harm. It is noteworthy that the laser heat causes damage to the follicles and their failure, but this damage is completely selective. That is, it does not damage the skin and tissues adjacent to the follicle at the same time. Of course, sometimes the skin is damaged due to the fault of the operator.

The laser permanently reduces excess hair. This method can permanently remove between 70 and 90% of excess hair. This is why we scientifically say that laser causes permanent hair loss, not permanent hair removal. Because in one treatment course we cannot get rid of 100% of excess hair. But those 70 to 90 percent that are removed will never grow again.

Laser applications for excess hair

Hair removal laser can be used anywhere on the body. Of course, laser referrals are more common in some parts of the body. For example, bikini lasers, genital lasers, and lasers are more common in women. In men, armpit hair is performed with laser, beard hair with laser, and back and neck hair is mostly performed. However, the laser method is flexible, fast and effective so that you can perform the laser procedure on the entire body in less than an hour in one session.

No matter how limited or extensive the treated area (whether it is just behind the lips or the entire body laser) to effectively remove or reduce excess hair, you must complete the treatment course. This course typically includes 4 to 6 laser sessions with intervals of about 6 weeks.