What To Know About Laser Hair Removal Toronto

By Shawn Hunter


A lot of people have body hair. It grows on many body parts. In the modern day, it has become a societal norm to remove it from certain areas, especially women. Laser hair removal Toronto is offered to Toronto residents through many facilities in the area.

The face, arms, underarms, legs, head and bikini area are the most common areas for this removal. It can be taken off nearly anywhere on the body, but usually it is removed from the hair in a different way. Laser hair removal is recognized as a cosmetic procedure done worldwide. It destroys and removes follicles.

People might get lazy or tired of shaving, tweezing or waxing to remove what is unwanted. Therefore, they want a solution that offers lasting results and can remove unwanted hair from various regions of the body. There are a lot of perceived benefits with this practice, such as: predictability, speed and precision.

Lasers used in this treatment are able to target dark and coarse strands and leave the surrounding skin without damage. This kind of precision is a positive. There is also the speed if offers. Each laser pulse takes a fraction of a second and can also treat multiple strands at one time. Lasers are able to treat the area the size of a quarter within a second. Smaller areas, like the upper lip, can be done in less than a minute. The legs or back are likely to take longer, usually around an hour. It can depend on factors such as size of body part and amount of hair.

Keep in mind that this involves more than simple zapping away. After all, this is a medical, cosmetic procedure that must be done by trained professionals. Risks will arise that people should be aware of. Before this is done, patients should do their research to see what all is involved, including: experience and credentials of practicing technicians, potential side effects, pros and cons, and potential side effects.

Those who are planning on having this done should, in preparation of this procedure, limit their electrolysis, waxing and plucking for up to six weeks. This is because the laser is designed to target the roots, which are temporarily removed through the mentioned practices. It is also important to avoid exposure to the sun for six weeks before and after this treatment, as this makes the process less effective and could cause complications.

Equipment that is used in the process will be matched with the thickness, location and color of the strands, as well as the skin color of the patient. It is important that the proper settings are in place. Technicians start with a pulse on the target area just to check that things are working well and there is no adverse reaction. When the procedure has been complete, the technicians often provide patients with anti-inflammatory lotions or creams, cold water and ice packs that can aid with any discomfort experienced.

This is not a permanent solution so treatments will be needed in the future. Usually it is best to schedule every four to six weeks. Results will differ. Costs, quality of services and other details will vary based on provider.




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