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Hair is all over the human body. It’s desired in some places and not others. Unwanted hair is removable by plucking, shaving and waxing, but it always grows back. It’s a vicious cycle but doesn’t have to be. Laser treatments administered by a plastic surgeon can minimize regrowth. Though laser removal doesn’t guarantee permanence, the regrowth will be finer, lighter and fewer in number.
The office of MOSA Surgery is an expert in the field of plastic surgery. We enthusiastically give our patients as much time as they need to ask questions and express any of their concerns. They receive clear explanations regarding their treatment options. Right after their consultation appointment, our patients know they’ll be in expert hands.
Laser hair removal works using intensely focused light to infiltrate hair follicles. The hair’s follicle pigment absorbs the laser beam’s heat, which impairs the follicle’s ability to produce to grow future hair. Due to a lack of pigment, individuals with gray, blond or white hair are likely not good candidates for laser hair removal.
Only hair follicles that are actively growing are affected by the laser, which is why the hairs in an area about to be treated should not be manually removed. It’s also why multiple sessions and periodic maintenance treatments will likely be needed to deliver a considerable decrease in hair. The pubic region, armpits, legs, face and back are the most requested areas for laser hair removal.
Potential temporary results of using a laser to remove hair include mildly swollen hair follicles, a minor redness on the skin, blisters, crusting, scarring and small alternations in skin texture. If you have darkened your skin via sun rays, a spray tan or a tanning booth, you must wait until the tan has dwindled. Your temporarily darkened skin will soak up the laser light and mitigate the treatment’s efficacy.
MOSA Surgery is dedicated to providing the ultimate in skilled and considerate care. For more information, please don’t hesitate to call us today for an appointment. We look forward to finding out how we can help you.
By Mosa Plastic Surgery
February 27, 2023
