A lot of women have ditched the use of razors, tweezers, waxing kits and depilating agents. It's because laser hair removal Worcester practitioners are carrying out has grabbed their attention. Today, this is the only procedure which can reduce the number of unwanted facial and body hairs permanently, keeping the skin smooth and one's self-confidence intact.

This popular cosmetic procedure relies on the use of light pulses, set to a certain wavelength. They selectively target melanin, a type of pigment that dark hairs are rich in. Once they come into contact with melanin, heat is generated. It's due to this why the follicle, something that's responsible for hair growth, is fully or partially destroyed during the process.

Machine giving off these light pulses may be adjusted accordingly. During the first trip to the clinic, something that is commonly provided free of charge, a patch test is done by the practitioner. This is applied behind the ear or on a hidden area on the person's leg. Such test determines the right machine setting to produce impressive results. The practitioner will also take the individual's health and medical history to be certain that undergoing the procedure is perfectly fine.

Just about any area where unwanted hairs are present may undergo this cosmetic procedure. It is usually done on the chin, jaw line, cheeks and upper lip. Many women have had their arms, underarms, belly, bikini area and even nipples treated. Clinics providing the service also have male clients who like to get rid of hairs at the back, chest and elsewhere.

Certain factors determine how many times the treatment has to be done. They include the color and coarseness of the strands, the amount of unwanted hairs, and how favorably the person reacts to it. The problem can be significantly improved in 4-6 sessions. A reason why multiple treatments are done is to ensure that the hairs are exposed to the light beams while growing actively. If not, none of the expected results may be enjoyed by the individual.

Each session need not take up lots of your time. For instance, the upper lip may be treated in just 5 minutes. Multiple light pulses delivered per second are capable of targeting several strands. The technology used is nothing like the one involved with electrolysis, wherein the follicles have to be exposed to mild electric current individually.

There is some discomfort present when the light pulses strikes the skin, the level of which varies from one person to the other. It can range anywhere from a pricking sensation to a gently snapping rubber band. The discomfort is eased by the machine's cooling feature. Topical anesthetic may be used on people who cannot tolerate the discomfort well.

Even though laser hair removal Worcester clinicians perform is on the expensive side, many still go for it. This is the only procedure which can permanently reduce the amount of unwanted hairs you have. Especially if the clinician is someone highly qualified, it's a relatively safe procedure, with the risks put to a minimum as the machines being used are enhanced.