Hair Removal Treatment - Remove Hair
There are a variety of methods that are in use to achieve hair
removal from various parts of the body like the face, underarms, pubic
area, legs, hands, etc. Some methods of hair removal are temporary while
some are permanent. The temporary methods of hair removal include:
This is the most common means of getting rid of unwanted
hair, requiring minimum equipment. Though not a long-lasting solution,
it is simply popular because it is so convenient. All that a person
needs to shave is a razor. Moreover, this equipment can be used on any
part of the body for effective results; but is the most temporary of
solutions. Shaving is an easy and inexpensive method of hair
removal. It is also the only method that is completely free from side
effects. However, the biggest drawback of shaving is that it is not a
permanent method of hair removal. It has been proven through research
that shaving does not result in the hair becoming thicker, as is
commonly contemplated.
This method is primarily used in beauty clinics, although it
can be used at home. It is mostly used for facial hair removal.
Threading involves rolling twisted cotton threads over untidy hairlines
and plucking out the unwanted hair. Though a temporary hair removal
method, it is both healthy for the skin and does not result in ingrown
hair either.
Epilatories, such as tweezers and waxes, pluck hairs from
below the surface of the skin. Waxing and tweezing may be often prove
more painful although the results will last longer. Because the hair is
plucked at the root, new growth is not visible for several weeks after
treatment.Tweezing is impractical for large areas. Waxing, on
the other hand can conveniently remove hair from larger areas, like the
hands, legs and bikini line in females. Men will commonly seek treatment
for their chest or back. Epilatory waxes are also available for home
use. There are 'hot' and 'cold' waxes.
A chemical depilatory is a solution of calcium thioglycolate
or barium sulfide that ensures painless hair removal. These creams are
widely used for hair removal in areas like the underarms, pubic area,
legs and hands. It works by reacting with the protein structure of the
hair, causing it to dissolve. The area is then washed and the growth
scraped away. The effect of a depilatory can last for up to two weeks.The
major advantage with depilatories is that they can work on hair of any
length, can be used on large parts of the body and the hair takes far
longer to grow back. The disadvantage of depilatories is that
dark-skinned users can be left with a visible "shadow" under the skin,
it can cause allergies or skin irritation, and they are smelly and leave
behind a mess. Hair removal creams must never be applied on the face
unless the label says so.
Abrasives are materials that are used to smoothen or roughen
surfaces through rubbing. They have a rough texture and are ideal for
removing dead skin from the feet.The biggest advantage of
using abrasives is that it is long lasting. Abrasives are also cheaper,
easy to use and are safer than chemical depilatories.The
disadvantages are that this is not an entirely painless method and take
time to work. Moreover, it is a long, slow and tedious process. Overuse
of abrasives can cause serious harm to the skin. As the abrasives do not
remove the hair below the skin surface, they need to be applied
frequently.
These creams help with facial hair removal. Eflornithine is a
hair removing agent and is a hair growth retardant. The cream is
applied around the lips or just under the chin. It works by blocking a
natural substance in the hair follicle that is needed for hair to grow.While
eflornithine slows hair growth it does not completely stop hair growth.
Moreover, it can take as long as four weeks, indeed sometimes even
longer, for the full effect of this method to become visible. It does
not give instant results.The permanent methods of hair removal include:
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Laser hair removal treatment
This is an effective and long-tern solution for unwanted
hair growth. With the introduction of this technique, more and more
people are turning to this permanent hair removal method. It is both
effective and affordable.The laser hair removal therapy first
became commercially available in the mid 1990s. Laser is used in a
variety of cosmetic procedures, including hair removal. Laser energy is
transformed into heat. This serves to disable the follicle and leave the
surrounding skin unscathed, thus arresting hair growth.
While the
number of sessions required for laser hair removal treatment varies
from patient to patient, it must always take into account the gender,
and the problem area in question. The average run is three to six
sessions, though some body parts require prolonged treatment.
Laser
hair removal is a long-lasting treatment for unwanted hair growth and
is far safer. The laser beam removes unwanted hair without causing
damage to the skin pores and structures. In addition, there are no major
side effects of hair removal laser surgery. Avoiding exposure to
sunlight greatly minimizes the risk of any complication.
Electrolysis is a good alternative to laser hair removal. It
is especially useful for people with light skin and grey hair.
Electrolytic method of hair removal works on most body parts, including
the face, thighs, abdomen, breasts and legs.The electrolysis
treatment uses shortwave radio frequency to destroy hair growth centers
through devices called epilators. This process is comparatively painful,
time consuming and expensive.
Post-treatment blues include dry skin, scabs, inflammation and scarring. Chances of an infection are also present.
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Intense Pulse Light therapy
Pioneered by Dr. Patrick Bitter Jr., this method of hair
removal uses high intensity pulses of light. This is an advanced method
of getting rid of unwanted hair. In addition, it can treat problems like
induced dyspigmentation, poikiloderma of civatte, acne rosacea, broken
capillaries and pigmented birth marks. This technology guarantees
effective and safe hair removal.Intense Pulse Light therapy
can be used at any age. The treatment involves the passing of an intense
flash of light or pulse through the prism, into the tissue of the skin
until it strikes the hair shafts or the hair roots, where the melanin is
located. This causes most of the hair roots and shafts to vaporize,
destroying the hair-producing papillae or the entire hair follicle. The
treatment is usually performed every 3-4 weeks.Intense Pulse
Light therapy is both long lasting and capable of treating large areas
of the skin simultaneously. The duration of the treatment depends on the
kind of problem being addressed, but generally lasts for up to six
months. After each session the treatment area is protected from UV rays
exposure.Side effects include probable blistering,
hyper-pigmentation or slight bleeding. Moreover, it can take from three
to 12 months for the normal skin tone to return. In rare cases, patients
have reported permanent skin pigmentation changes and scarring.
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