The nature mocks at us. It gives us imperfect bodies. All our life we struggle to improve them. Sometimes with the help of a stylish hairdo, make-up or fashionable clothes; sometimes with the help of plastic surgery.
Hair has always played an important role in our appearance, therefore nature has always had one more thing to torture us with. (Do you remember Forest Gump used to say, Life is not a box of chocolates? Yeah, I fully agree with him!) It happens often that hair grows in the places where it should not; at the same time, many of us become bold where a thick forelock is supposed to be.
Humans are inventive what we cannot have from nature, we try to get with the help of our clever minds. We can fight with boldness, and of course, we can overwhelm excessive amount of hair.
The newest invention in the hair removal branch of science is laser technology. For about 30 years scientists from many countries have been doing their best to achieve the results we observe today. Millions of people successfully solved the problem of unwanted hair with the help of laser hair removal.
To analyze the advantages and weak-points of this method, we must know how it actually works. Laser beam disables or destroys hair follicles that are in the active growth cycle. Therefore, the treatment must be repeated at least thrice: every time when a number of hair follicles proceeds from the passive to active growth cycle.
Laser hair removal is convenient to be applied on back and legs. The beam is wide, so it destroys many hairs at once. This makes the procedure fast: chin or cheeks need only 10-15 minutes, bikini or underarms 30 min, back or legs a little more than an hour.
Many research studies were carried out to make the treatment safe. As a result skin is not damaged during the procedure, as the beam is on only for a fracture of a second. The patients usually report about slightly red and puffy skin, though it all subsides in several hours. At the same time, laser hair removal works best for dark-haired persons with fair complexion. Dark skin, on the other hand, can be harmed, as laser beam destroys melanin in the skin, which is available in the smaller amount in white people (mainly in hair).
Another point is important for non-masochists. It is surely about pain. Persons who removed hair with the help of laser report of only mildly uncomfortable feeling during the procedure. Nevertheless, you can always ask about the anesthetic. Besides, the newest lasers are equipped with a cooling system, which is said to help a lot (at least psychologically).
The last question is of no less importance for many people. Laser hair removal costs more than other methods, but those who tried it confirm that it is worthy paying.
Since the described technology is new, there is much ado about it. Some people are satisfied with the results, another specialize in criticizing. Well, sometimes the consequences can be seen long afterwards. Let us hope, they will be only positive.
Ivanna
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