My Experience with Permanent Hair Reduction through Laser treatment

Of late I had been getting offers from some Beauty and Skin clinics to try out their laser hair removal , but I was sceptic .I was sceptic ,because from what I had heard – it is very painful and needs regular visits plus it is a long term commitment because a single sitting does not root out the hair .You need at least 6-7 regular sittings about 4 – 6 weeks apart to see a significant reduction in hair follicles .So I kept saying no to laser hair reduction .

But a few months back , I had to appear for an event and needed to get a waxing appointment .I managed  to be there on time but despite having an appointment, I had to wait for a good thirty minutes before I decided that enough was enough and I could not wait any further .

                                   

It was then that I made up my mind to try the permanent hair reduction through laser treatment .At least once the treatment was over , I did not need to be at the mercy of beauty parlors and could enjoy smooth skin at all times .

The consultation room where a short medical history was taken

I said “Yes” and turned up to meet Dr. Poonam Arya , who holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Cosmetology from the University of Greifswald ,Germany and is also a Senior Cosmetic Consultant at V.L.C.C.
I met Dr. Poonam Arya at her Radiance Aesthetic Clinic in Mayur Vihar phase 1, Delhi . She took a short medical history and then examined my hair growth pattern .She told me that she was going to use the Diode Laser on me as this was best suited to Asian Skins .Then she explained the whole procedure to me and offered to do a free underarms hair removal for me as a patch test . Since I had made up my mind ,I agreed readily and we started on the same day .

Points to take care before going for your appointment ( Pre -laser skin care )

1. You should not wax at least 4 weeks before the appointment though shaving is fine .But shaving should also be avoided up to two days prior to your appointment .
2. Avoid bleaching , it would sensitize the skin and your  hair would not absorb the laser once it loses its pigment .
3. Exfoliation of any sort should be avoided a few days prior to the treatment .
4. Use sunscreen and protect the skin  from harsh sunlight.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The Laser Room

                            

Using a broad spectrum sunscreen or sunblock is very important post laser treatment

1. No exfoliation , like scrubbing etc. to be done for at least one week. 
2. Sunscreen with SPF 50 to be used every 3 hours to avoid tanning of the area and to avoid pain and irritation .Even though I got my underarms done , yet I was asked to follow the same precautions .
3. No bleaching to be done .
4. Shaving can be done after one week .
5. Hair will loosen up from the roots and start falling off after about two weeks but the initial result may be patchy as our hair passes through different cycles of growth and rest at different times .

                             

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