 
Everyone wants smooth, attractive looking skin. Unwanted hair on various parts of the body can create a problem, particularly at this time of year.
This is not a new dilemma, unwanted hair has bothered people for centuries.
There have been many types of hair removal techniques tried over the years.
Fortunately, innovative laser technology has provided the current solution to safe and painless unwanted hair removal.
There are many questions to consider when planning laser hair removal treatments. Below you will find a few that are important to answer in order to achieve the ultimate results from this innovative technology.
1. What area of the body are you considering for laser hair
removal? Lasers can treat all areas of the body (except
adjacent to the eye) including face, upperlip, neck, chest,
periareolar, underarms, back, abdomen, bikini line and legs.
2. What method of hair removal have you used in the past?
Waxing, tweezing, shaving or nothing?
3. What colour is the hair in the area where you want to be
treated? Blonde, black, brown, grey, white or red?
Hair with pigment in it, responds most effectively.
4. What colour is the skin in the area you want to be treated?
White, black, brown or light brown.
5. Do you have a sun tan? Generally, tanning and laser hair
removal are not compatible.
6. What is the skin type in the area you are considering
for laser hair removal treatment? Aways book a free
consultation with the laser clinic before treatment to assist
with skin type analysis.
7. What are the number of laser treatments required? This
greatly depends on several factors related to specific hair
and skin types. Usually up to 6 treatments are needed to
achieve optimal results.
8. Which laser is right for you? Depending on your skin tone,
type and colour, as well as texture and darkness of your
hair, the medispa will decide which laser will best suit your
needs.
9. Have you been on Accutane
(a trademark used for the drug
isotretinoin) in the past 6 months?
10. Are you currently on any medication? Advise the laser clinic
about any and all medication before receiving laser hair
removal treatment.
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