The laser light is directed at and gets absorbed by the pigment in the hair itself, which sits in the hair follicle. When the laser light gets absorbed, it creates heat. If enough heat is generated down the hair follicle, it will destroy the hair growth centre in the follicle. If the hair growth centre is destroyed, you should not create a new hair.
Body hair goes through a resting and growth cycle, which is why a series of follow-up treatments are scheduled every 4-6 weeks.
When the hair is in a resting portion of the cycle, it may not be able to absorb enough laser light or generate enough heat to destroy the hair growth centre. This means is that you have to laser multiple times -– usually about 6 sessions ― to remove a substantial portion of the hair from an area.
Lasermed uses the gold standard Alexandrite and ND:Yag hair removal lasers. Treatments are simple and virtually painless on any skin pigment. We also offer a free patch test. During April, Lasermed is offering 15% off on the quoted price for laser hair removal.
