Laser Hair Removal For Men
Is That Shiny Smooth Look For You?
For years permanent hair removal was associated with women exclusively but not anymore. Thanks to changing styles men are now jumping on the band wagon to rid unwanted hair permanently and they are doing it with laser hair removal for men. Ever wonder why Luke Skywalker’s face was so smooth? Too many close shaves with that laser saber?
Seriously, men are getting treatments to remove hair from nearly every part of their body. While permanently removing facial hair takes the most time in terms of number of treatments, the advantage of never having to shave again is very attractive to many men. Other hair removal sites that are popular are earlobes, back, legs and toes.
So how does this work anyway?
Lasers emit a single color light at a specific frequency. These lasers are then targeted to cells that hold the follicle for a specific hair. The cell becomes irritated from exposure to the pulsating laser and ejects or sheds the hair. You can get an idea how long this process takes when you think of the number of individual hairs that you have at any given site.
Lasers work best on dark coarse hair and light complexions. The laser energy is absorbed by the dark hair and reflected off by the light skin. Technology is advancing and a laser treatment for light hair or dark complexions is not that far off but in the mean time, men with light hair or dark complexions should avoid trying this hair removal technique.
Laser hair removal for men is not a one stop procedure. Hair has three growing stages and the laser is only effective on one of them. Because hairs are in different phases of growth it will require multiple treatments to ensure that you get treatment on all of them. In between treatments, the hair that was removed may temporarily grow back as fine peach fuzz but will be eliminated with future sessions.
Probably the most important thing a man can do when considering this form of treatment, is find a qualified practitioner. This might be a dermatologist or a technician trained in the use of lasers. The best way to select a provider is on the recommendation of a friend. Failing that, make sure you confirm credentials, time in laser practice, and check with your BBC before committing to a contract.
If you’re really adventurous, or if you simply can’t afford a professional to do the hair removal, there are home use lasers available. Understand that these devices are not covered by the FDA so there is no real guarantee that they are safe. However, at about $800 they can be significantly cheaper than a dermatologist.
So men can have that smooth shiny appearance that many fashions are calling the next big thing simply by getting laser hair removal for men. It’s not for everybody but if it’s for you then follow the tips in this article to ensure you get the job done the way you want it.