It can be a chore to get rid of unwanted body hair. Hair removal means that are commonly done are tiresome work and they don't even last for long. It's quite painful and even messy to wax, but the result can last from a few days to a few weeks. Shaving, on the other hand, only lasts for a few hours before the hair begins to grow back. As for plucking the hair, it's just too much work. It can even inflame the skin and cause chicken skin spot, or the condition when the skin becomes swollen and rough. Maybe you'd want to try laser hair removal if you are not happy with these means.

Laser hair removal has gathered quite a following in the cosmetic industry in the recent years. It is a popular hair removal means simply because it produces long-lasting results. The process is considered harmless and only takes a few seconds. It can also cover almost all face and body parts, including the chest and back, legs, and underarms.

How exactly does laser hair removal work? Plainly put, it beams highly concentrated light into the hair follicles to kill them. Using selective photothermolysis (SPTL), it matches specific wavelength of light and pulse duration. This allows the laser to localise the effect on its target and avoid causing harm on the proximate tissues. It can zap several hair follicles at the same time without damaging the skin because only the dark objects in the skin, which are the hair follicles, absorb the laser energy, leaving the lighter coloured skin untouched.

It may not work effectively on some patients, though. The best mixture for this kind of hair removal technique is dark hair and light skin. It's not ideal for patients with light, white, or grey hair, or those with very dark skin tone. Patients may also feel slight pain during the procedure. The pain is akin to the sharp snap of a rubber band on the skin, though it still depends on the type of machine used and the sensitivity level of the patient. It's tolerable, but it can cause temporary soreness around the area. A simple application of topical gel can cure the soreness.

It is falsely claimed that hair removal gets rid of hair permanently. Rather, it's a really effective hair reduction technique. Hair can still grow back some time after the last treatment, but its total number can be permanently reduced following several sessions.

The procedure can be done in informal sites, such as mall spas and clinics, but it must be carried out by a qualified professional. Have your laser hair removal done in a reputable clinic in Singapore. Many aesthetic clinics in Singapore also provide other aesthetic and medical treatments, like remove pigmentation marks from the face and other body parts and Zeltiq Singapore slimming procedures.