Unwanted hair can be embarrassing, unattractive, and even painful. Depending on the location of the hair and the amount of hair you want to remove, laser hair removal may be an option for you. While it’s typically not covered by insurance and requires multiple treatments, laser hair removal can permanently reduce or eliminate unwanted hair from your body. 

Getting laser hair removal is a great way to remove unwanted hair from your body permanently. Laser hair removal can be used on any area of skin that has unwanted hair, including legs, arms, chest, and back. Most patients see results after just one treatment! It reduces unwanted hair growth for those with excess facial or body hair, but it can also boost self-confidence by making skin look smoother and even. 

Laser treatment for unwanted hair is a simple and effective process. Most lasers use light to target and destroy hair follicles. The actual removal of hair takes only minutes, and there is no recovery time once you leave your doctor’s office. Some patients experience mild discomfort during their treatment. However, these reactions vary widely from patient to patient based on skin type, size of the treatment area, the color of hair being removed, or other factors. In addition to removing facial hair permanently with a few treatments, laser treatment can also temporarily remove unwanted leg or back hair, so you don’t have to shave anymore.

Laser hair removal is considered safe as long as you receive treatments at Lime Skin Care which uses FDA-approved laser technology. Lasers use heat energy and light energy to remove unwanted hair. The goal of laser hair removal is to reduce and prevent future growth of hair on a person’s body through a process called thermal therapy. People can receive treatments on any part of their body, but most women will opt for treatment on their legs, underarms, eyebrows, or face. Treatments can last from five minutes to an hour, depending on how many areas are being treated and how many passes are necessary for each area.

The process of removing unwanted hair has been around for several years. Laser hair removal technology allows you to quickly and efficiently remove unwanted facial or body hair with little discomfort or pain, and return visits are not required. Once your skin is treated with a laser, it becomes less susceptible to the growth of those hairs that have been removed. Repeated sessions may be necessary if you wish to maintain smooth skin in those areas where you have previously undergone treatment. Still, most people will not need further treatment after just one session in most areas.