How long do the treatments take?
The treatment time can vary considerably depending on the size of the area treated, and
the particular technique used. A small area such as the upper lip may take only five
minutes, while a larger area like the back or legs may take up to one hour. Since the
laser affects only those hairs in the growing stage, and not all hairs will be in this stage
at the same time, several treatments will most likely be needed to effectively remove all
the hair from one area. Subsequent sessions will be scheduled at least a month apart. By
this time you will probably begin to notice the re-growth of hairs that were previously in
the resting stage.
How many treatments are required?
Although the FDA has approved several types of laser for permanent hair reduction,
results can vary. An individual's metabolism, hormonal level, hair quality and number of
hair follicles can all affect the outcome. Moreover, normal hair goes through a growth
cycle in three stages: the anagen, or growing phase; the telogen, or resting phase; and
the catagen, or transitional phase. During the anagen phase, hair is susceptible to the
lasers energy, but during the telogen and catagen phases, it is resistant. At any one time,
various percentages of body hair will be in each of these phases, making complete
removal unlikely without multiple sessions. Typically five treatments are necessary to
achieve the desired result.
How long do the treatments take?
The treatment time can vary considerably depending on the size of
the area treated, and the particular technique used. A small area such
as the upper lip may take only five minutes, while a larger area like
the back or legs may take up to one hour. Since the laser affects only
those hairs in the growing stage, and not all hairs will be in this
stage at the same time, several treatments will most likely be needed
to effectively remove all the hair from one area. Subsequent sessions
will be scheduled at least a month apart. By this time you will
probably begin to notice the re-growth of hairs that were previously in
the resting stage.
How many treatments are required?
Although the FDA has approved several types of laser for permanent
hair reduction, results can vary. An individual's metabolism, hormonal
level, hair quality and number of hair follicles can all affect the
outcome. Moreover, normal hair goes through a growth cycle in three
stages: the anagen, or growing phase; the telogen, or resting phase;
and the catagen, or transitional phase. During the anagen phase, hair
is susceptible to the lasers energy, but during the telogen and catagen
phases, it is resistant. At any one time, various percentages of body
hair will be in each of these phases, making complete removal unlikely
without multiple sessions. Typically five treatments are necessary to
achieve the desired result.
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